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2011 SHW Grand Prix: Last 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diary of a Madman. Eli Gull has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Dunn's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Gull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn tries to clinch up but Gull circles away and keeps his distance.
Gull tries to clinch but Dunn moves away
and Dunn moves into the clinch.
Gull manages to break the clinch.
Gull checks a leg kick.
Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gull throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunn.
Dunn stalling in the clinch but Gull improves position.
Gull is trying to break the clinch but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Gull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gull swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Gull moves into the clinch successfully.
Gull working hard to break the clinch.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but Gull blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Dunn.
Gull can't break the clinch.
Dunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Gull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gull working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gull stops a takedown attempt from Dunn.
Gull breaks from the clinch.
Gull gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dunn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunn lands a couple of elbows.
Gull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gull is on top in guard.
Dunn looking for a guillotine here but Gull defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gull defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gull gets to his feet. Dunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Dunn with that takedown attempt.
Gull tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Gull moves out of range.
Gull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gull clinches.
Gull stops a takedown attempt from Dunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gull.
Gull wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gull dodges an elbow strike from Dunn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gull.
Dunn taking a breather.
Gull wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gull stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Dunn missing with knees to the body.
Gull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Dunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Gull avoids the damage to the body.
Gull is trying to break free.
Gull is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dunn.
Dunn prevents Gull from breaking the clinch.
Gull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Gull blocks the low kick.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Gull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gull tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gull throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunn.
Eli Gull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gull throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gull cracks Dunn with a good jab.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gull tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gull to the ground. Gull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Gull misses with a double jab
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunn punishes Gull's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gull.
Dunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Gull.
Gull keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gull tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Gull moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away
and Dunn counters with a leg kick.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mark Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gull does no damage.
Gull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mark Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Gull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a leg kick
and Gull counters with a two punch combo.
Gull keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Gull moved away.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dunn counters with a head kick.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gull counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull connects with a body shot that sends Dunn's belly button to the back.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gull lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Gull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gull lands with an overhand left.
Dunn throws a jab when Gull was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eli Gull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gull wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunn has time to react.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Gull keeps it at a distance.
Gull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gull wants to clinch.
Gull misses with a low kick as Dunn jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gull is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Gull down.
Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Gull circles away.
Dunn lands with a nice body punch.
Dunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Gull which made him look bad.
Dunn misses with a combination
enabling Gull to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Gull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gull lands a slapping body shot.
Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gull tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn rushes Gull and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Gull tries to break free but Dunn pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gull is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Gull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Dunn is working for takedown but Gull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eli Gull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gull's efforts to push away.
Gull prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn looking for a takedown.
Gull breaks the clinch.
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gull slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Gull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick by Dunn misses
and Gull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gull tries to clinch up.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gull's waist but Gull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Gull is looking to clinch.
Dunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gull. Gull obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunn is looking to wear down Gull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gull is fending him off so far but Dunn persists. Nope, Gull circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gull moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
Gull closes the distance but Dunn moves to the side
and Gull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gull wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gull takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunn is working for takedown but Gull is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gull 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rice Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel has chosen Lay Low as his entrance music. Matt Manuel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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155 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rice Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manuel lands with a right to the head.
Boyd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manuel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boyds head.
Manuel tries a body shot but Boyd blocks it.
Manuel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boyd up against the cage.
Boyd blocks a body shot from Manuel.
Manuel tries a body shot but Boyd blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyd's elbow.
Manuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manuel can't find room to land a body shot as Boyd controls the action.
Boyd is trying to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling him.
Manuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyd avoids it.
Manuel tries a body shot but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rice Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manuel lands with a short shot to the head.
Manuel digs a right hand into Boyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyd's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
Manuel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manuel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boyd is trying to keep an underhook but Manuel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyd defends it well.
Boyd pushes Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Boyd has a takedown stuffed.
Boyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel lands a jab to the nose.
Manuel misses with a hook
and Boyd counters with a one-two to the body.
Manuel moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyd.
Boyd fails to pull guard.
Manuel scores a nice knee to the body.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Manuel cracks Boyd with a nice body shot.
Manuel digs a right hand into Boyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyd's gas tank.
Manuel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manuel.
Manuel lands an uppercut.
Boyd is rocked!
Manuel misses with some punches.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manuel has Boyd pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Boyd is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Manuel - that's hurt Boyd badly! Oh, another knee lands and Boyd is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Boyd doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Matt Manuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bang Your Head. On his way into the cage it seems that Warren Adams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Warren Adams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Hodges sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodges stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hodges counters with an outside leg kick.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Hodges defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodges swivels and escapes.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gerald Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Hodges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodges sprawls well. Hodges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Hodges thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Adams's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams shoots and misses
and Hodges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Adams's side.
Hodges lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Hodges lands with a slapping head kick.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams's calf.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hodges throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerald Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hodges lands a nice looking body kick.
Hodges lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hodges connects with a solid leg kick.
Hodges lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hodges scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hodges feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Hodges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hodges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hodges thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodges's waist but Hodges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Hodges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hodges quickly recovers to half guard.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams trying to move into half guard but instead Hodges has managed to sweep!
Adams has a closed guard, preventing Hodges from standing up.
Hodges controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodges is one step ahead there.
Hodges is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him.
Adams striking off his back but it's not causing Hodges any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Hodges decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adams, up you get!
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Hodges sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hodges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hodges gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Hodges manages to retain guard.
Hodges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hodges.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hodges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Hodges.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hodges pinned against the cage. Hodges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges 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!
Hodges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hodges - that will leave a mark!
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodges circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hodges, right into the meat.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodges tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hodges.
Hodges scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
Hodges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hodges with a jab.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hodges can pounce on him.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hodges.
Hodges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Hodges slams his shin into Adams's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adams. That did some damage!
Hodges lands with a nice body kick.
Hodges throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hodges gets back to full guard.
Adamsis looking to pass into half guard but Hodges pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hodges is in guard.
Adams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hodges puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hodges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges controlling his opponent.
Warren Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hodges gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hodges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hodges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hodges!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by №1. Super Trooper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Trooper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cheese's guard.
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trooper is stalling in the full guard.
Trooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cheese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Super Trooper.
Cheese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trooper's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese prevents Trooper from improving his position.
Trooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cheese moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Trooper.
Trooper is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese working away.
Cheese wants to control but Trooper is keeping him busy.
Trooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Trooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheese working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trooper wants to get back to his feet but Cheese drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trooper controls the position for a moment.
Trooper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheese's best efforts.
Trooper is pressing down on Cheese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cheese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
Trooper keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully.
Trooper is trying to keep Cheese in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trooper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into side control.
Trooper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cheese's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Trooper 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.
Cheese closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trooper circles away.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Cheese. Those never looked like landing.
Trooper fails to land the takedown.
Trooper has his takedown stuffed
and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trooper is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cheese has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cheese pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Trooper is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cheese!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Cheese!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Dinkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Blazek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakub Blazek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramses Dinkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Blazek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkin wants to clinch.
Blazek throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinkin.
Dinkin clinches up with Blazek and pushes him back against the cage.
Blazek tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dinkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazek is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Dinkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinkin looking to stall.
Blazek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramses Dinkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Blazek.
Blazek avoiding damage as Dinkin throws knees to the body.
Dinkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinkin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blazek looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinkin connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jakub Blazek has been cut.
Dinkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinkin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dinkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blazek jumps guard but Dinkin stands there with Blazek around his waist. Blazek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dinkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blazek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinkin tries to clinch up.
Blazek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dinkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinkin is looking to clinch but Blazek is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinkin is fending him off so far but Blazek persists. Nope, Dinkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blazek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinkin tries to clinch up.
Blazek swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinkin.
Dinkin tries to clinch up.
Dinkin tries to clinch up but Blazek circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinkin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Blazek or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinkin which made him look bad.
Blazek keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blazek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinkin wants to clinch.
Blazek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dinkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinkin wants to clinch up but Blazek keeps it at a distance.
Blazek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blazek keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Blazek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blazek shoots in but Dinkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dinkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blazek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinkin tries to avoid it but Blazek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinkin to the ground. Dinkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dinkin tries to clinch there but Blazek circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Blazek or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinkin which made him look bad.
Blazek swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinkin.
Blazek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dinkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blazek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinkin tries to clinch but Blazek is having none of it.
Blazek swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinkin.
Dinkin moves in looking to clinch but Blazek pushes him off.
Dinkin is looking to clinch but Blazek is avoiding it.
Dinkin tries to clinch there but Blazek circles away.
Dinkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blazek shoots in for a double leg but Dinkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinkin tries to clinch but Blazek moves out of range.
Dinkin wants to clinch.
Dinkin wants to clinch.
Dinkin instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dinkin.
Dinkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Blazek avoids the damage to the body.
Dinkin manages to break the clinch.
Dinkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Dinkin keeping moving, preventing Blazek from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinkin keeping full guard, as Blazek tries to pass.
Dinkin wants to sweep here but Blazek controlling him for the moment.
Blazek pushes down on Dinkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dinkin keeping hold of Blazek's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Dinkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Blazek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dinkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blazek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blazek 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.
Blazek has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinkin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Blazek yanks on the arm and Dinkin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Blazek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakub Blazek!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoa Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny's entrance music is Hipitus Hopitus. A fine choice. Drogo has chosen Sadeness, Part 1 by Enigma as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Momoa Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick but Drogo moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Drogo moves out of range easily.
Drogo walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a wild body kick that Drogo sees coming a mile off.
The Easter Bunny lands with a kick to the temple. Drogo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Momoa Drogo has been cut.
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogo swings widly with a right hand
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo shoots in for a double leg but The Easter Bunny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Easter Bunny.
Drogo blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drogo will feel that in the morning.
Drogo looks gassed!
The Easter Bunny lands a head kick!
Drogo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that half lands.
The Easter Bunny lands a big head kick that sends Drogo tumbling to the mat! The Easter Bunny takes a step backwards and waves Drogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Easter Bunny moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for The Easter Bunny.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny effectively controlling the action here.
The Easter Bunny manages to break the clinch.
The Easter Bunny lands a big head kick that sends Drogo tumbling to the mat! The Easter Bunny takes a step backwards and waves Drogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drogo is rocked!
That has opened up Momoa Drogo's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! The Easter Bunny throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Drogo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JC The Easter Bunny!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato's entrance music is In The Morning. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroshi Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Headden.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sato feints and then cracks Headden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Headden down.
Headden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sato's waist but Sato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Headden off to one side.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Headden.
Headden shoots in but Sato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Headden coming out on top.
Sato throws a leg kick
and Headden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Headden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Headden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato jabs Headden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sato misses with the combination.
Sato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Headden is defended easily by Sato.
Hiroshi Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden cracks Sato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Headden ducks down to avoid it.
Headden tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Headden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Headden blocks the body kick.
Hiroshi Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Headden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Headden on the inside.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Headden swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato tries to land knees in the clinch but Headden avoids the damage to the body.
Headden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Headden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Headden is trying to drag Sato to the mat but Sato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Headden avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
A short left from Headden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Headden is defending well for now.
Headden lands with a short shot to the head.
Headden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Headden.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Sato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Headden moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Headden tries a knee to the head but Sato blocks it.
Headden digs a right hand underneath Sato's ribcage. Sato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Headden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Headden struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Headden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Headden.
Headden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Headden controls his hands.
Headden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Headden tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Headden back against the cage.
Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Headden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Headden trying to land knees to the body.
Sato trying to land knees to the body.
Headden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Headden gets through Sato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Headden lands a shoulder strike.
Headden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Headden lands a shoulder strike.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
Headden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Headden lands a body punch.
Headden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato avoiding damage as Headden throws knees to the body.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Headden connects with a knee to the head.
Headden lands a nice uppercut.
Headden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Headden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Headden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sato's face.
Headden lands a shot to the body.
Headden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Headden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Headden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Headden slips a nice elbow through Sato's hands, connecting with Sato's forehead.
Headden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sato is pressing down on Headden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sato has control of Headden's left arm, preventing Headden from doing any damage.
Headden thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden throws a big right hand that misses.
Headden throwing strikes but missing.
Sato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Headden on the ground.
Sato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Headden throws a head kick that half lands.
Sato throws a hook but Headden avoids it easily.
Headden lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Headden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Headden throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Headden only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Headden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden 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!
Sato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Headden.
The fighters circle momentarily. Headden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Headden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato misses with a hook to the body
and Headden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Headden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Headden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Headden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Headden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Headden.
Headden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Headden.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Headden as Sato tries to tie him up.
Headden lands with a short shot to the head.
Headden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Headden scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Headden.
Headden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Headden lands a knee to the body.
Headden looking to throw knees to the head but Sato is blocking nicely.
Headden lands a good knee to the midsection. Sato won't want to take too many of those.
Headden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Headden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiroshi Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
Headden lands a nice knee to the body.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Headden blocks an elbow strike.
Hiroshi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden dodges an elbow strike from Sato.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Headden's brow.
A hook to the body from Headden.
Sato misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Headden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Headden.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Headden's elbow.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Headden.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Headden scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato trying to land knees to the body.
Sato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Headden blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steve Headden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Headden.
Nice body punch from Headden - that landed with a thud.
Headden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Headden.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato missing with knees to the body.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Headden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Headden is taking a breather. Sato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Headden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Headden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Headden misses with a wild body shot.
Headden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Headden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Blood Sugar - Pendulum as his entrance music. 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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24
290 lbs
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296 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a hook but Rosalando blocks it.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane blocks a body shot from Rosalando.
Rosalando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
Rosalando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosalando goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Kane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rosalando will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage.
Rosalando drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kane slows down the pace here.
Kane lands a right hand.
Rosalando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Rosalando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosalando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosalando tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Merrick Kane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kane wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosalando keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Rosalando - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosalando.
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rosalando takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rosalando is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rosalando crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kane - the referee stops the clock and Rosalando gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kane. Rosalando manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Rosalando takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. Rosalando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rosalando at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kane.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane controlling the pace.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosalando's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rosalando misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane counters with a crisp right that sends Rosalando to the canvas! Kane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrick Kane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes into the arena with The Champ by Ghostface Killah blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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272 lbs
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282 lbs
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Leznar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leznar.
Leznar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanonv if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Leznar.
Schlock Leznar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leznar cracks Ivanonv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leznar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ivanonv has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leznar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leznar scores with a leg kick.
Ivanonv looks gassed!
A bone on bone clash there as Ivanonv blocks the leg kick.
Leznar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leznar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leznar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Leznar misses
enabling Ivanonv to counter with a crisp jab.
Leznar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanonv shoots for a takedown but Leznar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leznar misses with a kick to the body.
Ivanonv throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leznar throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanonv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leznar lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leznar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leznar lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanonv off balance momentarily.
Leznar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivanonv tries to bum rush Leznar with a series of wild strikes but Leznar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanonv slips under a jab.
Leznar misses with an uppercut.
Ivanonv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leznar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Leznar.
Leznar throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanonv counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leznar won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leznar sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanonv looks to land a strike but Leznar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Leznar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanonv stacks Leznar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanonv!
Leznar is trying to improve his position.
Leznar manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanonv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leznar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanonv looking to pass the guard.
Leznar working a defensive guard here.
Leznar keeping moving, preventing Ivanonv from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leznar looking for a sweep. Not yet Leznar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar dominated that round.
That's time! Leznar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leznar ducks under a wild hook from Ivanonv.
Leznar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanonv throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanonv misses the shot to the body.
Ivanonv jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanonv sizes up Leznar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanonv slaps away a takedown attempt from Leznar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leznar scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar throws a jab when Ivanonv was well out of range.
Leznar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ivanonv is breathing heavily.
Ivanonv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanonv misses with an uppercut
and Leznar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leznar scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leznar throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanonv moves out of range easily.
Leznar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv throws a head kick but Leznar moves out of range.
Leznar throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leznar doesn't seem bothered though.
Schlock Leznar is winning the standup battle so far.
Leznar throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanonv moves out of range easily.
Ivanonv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leznar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leznar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanonv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Ivanonv misses
letting Leznar counter with a right hand.
Ivanonv misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Leznar.
Leznar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanonv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leznar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivanonv misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leznar.
Leznar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leznar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leznar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leznar throws out a leg kick but Ivanonv moves out of range and Leznar only half commits.
A head kick by Ivanonv misses
and Leznar counters with a leg kick.
Ivanonv takes one on the button.
Ivanonv moves out of range as Leznar strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leznar moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leznar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leznar scores with a jab. Ivanonv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanonv as he connects with a hook.
Leznar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Leznar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leznar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanonv quickly recovers to half guard.
Leznar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanonv wants to get back to full guard.
Leznar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leznar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanonv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leznar is keen to just control but Ivanonv is a slippery customer.
Leznar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ivanonv.
Leznar cracks Ivanonv with a big right hand but Ivanonv just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leznar lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Ivanonv wants to control but Leznar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv is looking to regain half guard here but Leznar keeps moving and retains side control.
Leznar controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leznar working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanonv is not content to let Leznar control the position.
Leznar just content to control the position.
Leznar grinds an elbow into Ivanonv's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leznar cracks Ivanonv with a big elbow.
Leznar tries to score with some ground and pound. Ivanonv controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leznar lands some shots froms side control.
Leznar trying to control the position but Ivanonv is working away.
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!
Leznar working the body and head with strikes.
Leznar scoring with punches and elbows.
Leznar working the ground and pound.
Ivanonv is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv being controlled for a moment.
Ivanonv is still in real trouble! Can Leznar finish him?
Ivanonv is trying to work for a sweep but Leznar has mounted him!
Leznar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ivanonv! More shots from Leznar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlock Leznar!
Schlock Leznar retains his heavyweight title!
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