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MIFC Contenders 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinji Kagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kagawa shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Kagawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kagawa gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Kagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kagawa dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Kagawa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Kagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kagawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Kagawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kagawa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Kagawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kagawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Kagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinji Kagawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kagawa is defended easily by Smith.
Kagawa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kagawa.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kagawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Kagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kagawa stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
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 Shinji Kagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kagawa shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kagawa shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Kagawa. 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.
Kagawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kagawa.
Kagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Kagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa decides to stand up.
Kagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Kagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Kagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Kagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Kagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck for Kagawa with that takedown attempt.
Kagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shinji Kagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kagawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kagawa showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kagawa prevents Smith from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Kagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kagawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Kagawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Von Rothlesberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rothlesberger comes to the cage accompanied by Armin Van Buuren - Sail. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roger Gracie enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Von Rothlesberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rothlesberger closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Von Rothlesberger walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Rothlesberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Rothlesberger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Von Rothlesberger 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 Gracie!
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Rothlesberger pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie has hold of Von Rothlesberger's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Von Rothlesberger seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Von Rothlesberger is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Von Rothlesberger is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever. 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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217 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos blocks a head kick by Barnett.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Barnett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Barnett misses.
Santos tries to land a body kick
and Barnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Barnett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos.
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.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnett quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Ruiner Barnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos blocks a head kick by Barnett.
Santos is looking to slow Barnett down with leg kicks.
Barnett checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos works Barnett's body with a nice hook.
Barnett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett checks the leg kick.
Barnett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a leg kick but Barnett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santos takes a swing at Barnett's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnett.
Barnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnett connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ricardo Santos has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Barnett motions for Santos to come forward. Barnett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Barnett counters with a big head kick but Santos shrugs it off.
Santos throws a hook but Barnett blocks it.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnett's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santos staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Crunch! Barnett slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Barnett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santos on the side of the head.
Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnett rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Barnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnett.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Barnett counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Barnett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruiner Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnett 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wasil Wasilew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonio Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortega has chosen Last Caress as his entrance music. Wasil Wasilew could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tonio Ortega's chin.
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147 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasil Wasilew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonio Ortega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasilew throws a good cross that connects.
Wasilew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wasilew throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Ortega keeps control of Wasilew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wasilew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortega prevents Wasilew from breaking the clinch.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wasilew or not.
Ortega lands an elbow inside.
Wasilew has had enough of the clinch but Ortega keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Wasilew is trying to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Ortega scores with a knee to the head.
Ortega with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortega.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega is working Wasilew over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Wasilew working hard to break the clinch.
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wasilew is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wasilew's face.
Ortega keeps control of Wasilew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wasilew can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Wasilew working hard to break the clinch.
Ortega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ortega scores with a knee to the head.
Wasilew takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ortega lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ortega landing knees to the body.
Ortega lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortega is struggling to control the position.
Wasilew looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Ortega landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wasilew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but Wasilew blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ortega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wasilew can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wasilew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wasilew takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wasilew is trying to push Ortega away but Ortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wasilew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wasilew avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Wasilew wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Wasilew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ortega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Wasilew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wasilew could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wasilew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortega misses with a knee strike.
Wasilew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wasilew trying to control the position but instead, Ortega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wasilew into the cage.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wasilew.
Wasilew is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wasilew up against the cage.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Wasilew's ribcage.
Wasilew wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega prevents Wasilew from breaking the clinch.
Wasilew lands with a right to the head.
Ortega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wasilew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ortega obliges.
Ortega lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ortega scores a nice knee to the body.
Wasilew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wasilew blocking some punches.
Wasilew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortega.
Wasilew tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position.
Wasilew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortega misses with a knee strike.
Wasilew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega misses with a knee strike.
Wasilew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wasilew wants to break free but Ortega has control.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Wasilew trying to land knees to the body.
Ortega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasilew is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasilew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wasilew loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega takes a swing at Wasilew's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Wasilew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasilew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Wasilew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasilew.
Wasilew throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Wasilew catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonio Ortega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wasilew jabs at Ortega's body.
Wasilew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wasilew misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wasilew finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Wasilew misses with a two punch combination.
Wasilew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Wasilew checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wasilew misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Wasilew's ribcage.
Wasilew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wasilew wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Wasilew is trying to break free.
Wasilew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wasilew working hard to break the clinch.
Ortega prevents Wasilew from breaking the clinch.
Wasilew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wasilew is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Wasilew's ribcage.
Ortega connects with a knee to the head.
Ortega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wasilew takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wasilew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortega landing knees to the body.
Ortega scores with a knee to the head.
Wasilew is trying to break free.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wasilew backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Wasilew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wasilew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Wasilew has had enough of the clinch but Ortega keeps him there for the moment.
Ortega lands a nice elbow.
Ortega lands a knee to the head.
Ortega managing to block the knees to the body from Wasilew.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wasilew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tonio Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wasilew wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wasilew backwards.
A hook to the body from Ortega.
Ortega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wasilew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasilew wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Wasilew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wasilew is trying to break the clinch but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ortega avoids a wild elbow strike from Wasilew.
Wasilew taking a breather.
Maybe Wasilew would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ortega utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wasilew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Wasilew.
Ortega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wasilew is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wasilew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wasilew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wasilew looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Ortega.
Wasilew is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Ortega.
Wasilew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wasilew tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wasilew misses with a knee to the head.
Wasilew is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortega is defending well for now.
Ortega keeps control of Wasilew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wasilew or not.
Ortega with a knee to the head.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega tries to stall but Wasilew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wasilew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wasilew.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonio Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Wasilew misses.
Wasilew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wasilew throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Wasilew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasilew thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Wasilew misses.
Wasilew thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasilew.
Wasilew throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasilew connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Wasilew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wasilew sizes up Ortega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wasilew dips to his left and cracks Ortega with an uppercut!
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Wasilew.
Ortega lands a front kick.
Wasilew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wasilew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wasilew cracks a nice hook into Ortega's ribs.
Ortega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wasilew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wasilew misses with a body shot.
Wasilew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ortega is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasilew is pawing at Ortega, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ortega's nose. Ortega is badly hurt! Wasilew pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ortega tries desperately to hold on but Wasilew is relentless in his assault! As Ortega receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Wasilew away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasil Wasilew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
275 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Werdum is fending him off so far but Grimm persists. Nope, Werdum circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werdum trying to remain calm as Grimm controls from the top position.
Werdum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Werdum manages to get back to half guard.
Grimm is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimm is thwarting Werdum's attempts to control the position.
Werdum is pressing down on Grimm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Werdum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Werdum wants to sweep here but Grimm controlling him for the moment.
Werdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimm manages to get himself to full guard.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Werdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum throwing strikes from guard but Grimm blocks nicely.
Werdum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werdum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimm!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Werdum wants to control but Grimm postures up.
The referee asks Grimm politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grimm prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum tries to buck Grimm off but Grimm is having none of it.
Grimm working away.
Werdum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Werdum defends it well.
Grimm looks gassed!
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is looking to control Grimm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Werdum avoid being mounted?
Werdum tries to roll over but Grimm keeps him under control.
Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Werdum keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Werdum trying to control but Grimm postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Renato Werdum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grimm tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
Grimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grimm.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Grimm 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.
Werdum closes the distance and pushes Grimm back into the cage.
Werdum breaks from the clinch.
Werdum has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
It looks like John Grimm has been cut.
Werdum jumps into guard, dragging Grimm to the mat.
Grimm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum is trying to control the position but Grimm postures up.
Grimm drops back looking for a leg! Werdum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werdum manages to kick Grimm off! Grimm jumps back into Werdum's guard.
Werdum looking to control.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Werdum doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Werdum looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimm is aware though and is defending well.
Grimm passes Werdum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grimm seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.
Grimm is breathing heavily.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimm wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Grimm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimm prevents Werdum from standing back up.
Werdum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimm's back!
Werdum has the hooks in. Grimm is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grimm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Grimm manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Werdum is now in side control.
Werdum 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.
Werdum could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grimm wants to control but Werdum postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimm is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Werdum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Werdum's guard! Nice work there by Grimm!
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Grimm is proving a slippery customer.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Werdum pulls Grimm in to control the position.
Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimm drops back looking for a leg! Werdum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werdum manages to kick Grimm off! Grimm jumps back into Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Werdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Werdum controls Grimm momentarily but Grimm frees himself.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimm is aware though and is defending well.
Grimm tries to free his leg and advance position but Werdum is retaining full guard.
Grimm won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
Grimm postures up.
Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Grimm defends easily.
Grimm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Grimm'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. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimm jumps guard but Werdum stands there with Grimm around his waist. Grimm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm jumps guard but Werdum stands there with Grimm around his waist. Grimm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Werdum tries to circle away but Grimm has him pinned against the cage.
Grimm has Werdum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Werdum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Renato Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grimm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grimm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Werdum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grimm looking very determined here, making life difficult for Werdum.
Werdum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grimm showing good submission defense here.
Werdum working for a choke but Grimm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control his opponent's hands but Werdum gets his hands free.
Grimm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grimm has a hand on Werdum's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Werdum takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Werdum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grimm manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimm keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grimm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Werdum works his way into full mount!
Werdum is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimm frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to hold on but Werdum postures up.
Werdum landing punches.
Werdum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grimm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Werdum.
Werdum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Werdum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Maggro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McGarrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggro comes to the cage accompanied by 4th Chamber. McGarrett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the theme from Hawaii 5-0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Maggro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McGarrett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrett needs to keep his hands up - Maggro had a free shot at his head there.
Maggro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maggro throws a right hand that McGarrett ducks under and follows up with a left that McGarrett also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from McGarrett both land. Nice combination.
Maggro tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve McGarrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrett misses with the combination.
McGarrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maggro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGarrett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maggro sneaks back into half guard.
Maggro tries to kick McGarrett off but McGarrett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maggro trying to control from the bottom.
McGarrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGarrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarrett passes to full mount!
McGarrett breaks from Maggro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGarrett landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrett working the ground and pound effectively.
Maggro is rocked!
It looks like Vinny Maggro has been cut.
McGarrett cracks Maggro with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve McGarrett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Deadpool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Stephens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
177 lbs
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19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Deadpool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Stephens!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Deadpool.
Deadpool shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deadpool has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deadpool thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deadpool throws a big right hand that misses.
Deadpool drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deadpool jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deadpool in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadpool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deadpool drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stephens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deadpool has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stephens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deadpool has tightened it up now! Stephens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Deadpool!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Squires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Madukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Squires!
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, Brian Madukes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squires as he avoids it easily.
Squires fails with the takedown
and Madukes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Squires is trying to get back to full guard.
Madukes wants to control but Squires is keeping him busy.
Madukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madukes not doing much here.
Madukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madukes thows a huge punch but Squires dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madukes in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madukes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Squires reverses the position - he's now on top in Madukes's guard.
Squires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Madukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madukes wants to stand but Squires is controlling the position.
Madukes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Squires stopping the sweep attempt from Madukes.
Madukes wants to stand and escape but Squires is having none of it.
Madukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Squires.
Madukes wants to get back to his feet but Squires is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madukes wants to sweep here but Squires controlling him for the moment.
Squires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Squires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Squires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Squires is looking to work some ground and pound but Madukes has wrist control.
Squires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squires 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.
Madukes trying to control the position.
Squires working some strikes from top position.
Squires wants to pass the guard but Madukes is keeping the position.
Madukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes keeping moving, preventing Squires from controlling successfully.
Squires stopping the sweep attempt from Madukes.
Squires postures up.
Squires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Squires thows a big elbow that misses.
Madukes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Squires pushes Madukes off looking to stand but Madukes dives back in and keeps control.
Squires is looking to improve his position.
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.
Squires is refusing to be controlled, as Madukes sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squires is looking for a sweep. Madukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madukes is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Madukes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Madukes with a poor takedown
and Squires counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Madukes's guard now.
Madukes wants to sweep here but Squires controlling him for the moment.
Madukes is wriggling around but Squires manages to pass to half guard.
Squires is thwarting Madukes's attempts to control the position.
Squires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Madukes tries to kick Squires off but Squires keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Madukes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Squires shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madukes's guard.
Madukes working a defensive guard but Squires passes into half guard.
Squires lands with a punch from half guard.
Madukes is controlling Squires's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Madukes manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires is pushing down on Madukes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Madukes is fighting to maintain full guard but Squires has managed to sneak the leg through.
Squires looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Squires connects with a nice short shot to Madukes's temple.
Madukes wants to improve his position but Squires is controlling well.
Madukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Squires.
Madukes is looking to control Squires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madukes avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Squires there.
Madukes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Squires is working away from the top position though.
Squires passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squires throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Madukes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Squires seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madukes trying to control here.
Squires thows a huge punch but Madukes dodges it nicely.
Squires slips a nice elbow through Madukes's hands, connecting with Madukes's forehead.
Squires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madukes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Squires.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes tries to roll over but Squires keeps him under control.
Madukes trying to control but Squires postures up.
Squires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Squires prevents Madukes from improving his position.
Madukes manages to get to full guard.
Squires looking to pass the guard.
Squires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madukes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Squires stopping the sweep attempt from Madukes.
Madukes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Squires misses with a takedown attempt
and Madukes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madukes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Squires preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madukes wants to control from the top but Squires keeps moving.
Madukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Squires takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Squires dominated that second round.
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!
Madukes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Squires counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Squires.
Brent Squires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madukes is on top in guard.
Squires looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Squires is retaining full guard.
Madukes throws and elbow that misses. Squires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madukes's guard. Nice move by Squires!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Squires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Madukes is looking for a triangle but Squires pushes his legs off easily.
Madukes keeping moving, preventing Squires from controlling successfully.
Squires is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Madukes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Squires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Squires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Squires being controlled here momentarily.
Madukes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Madukes with shots to the head and body - Squires looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madukes unloading with bombs!
Squires manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Madukes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Madukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madukes thows a huge punch but Squires dodges it nicely.
Madukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Squires has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madukes is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes thows a huge punch but Squires dodges it nicely.
Madukes passes to full mount!
Madukes landing punches.
Madukes punching from mount but Squires doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Madukes content just to control the position here.
Madukes goes for an armbar but Squires turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Squires.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squires preventing the sweep.
Squires forces his way into half guard.
Madukes is looking to improve his position.
Madukes trying to control but Squires postures up.
Squires is pressing down on Madukes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madukes is holding on for now.
Madukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Madukes kicks off Squires and gets to his feet.
Squires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madukes.
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 Brent Squires.
I think Squires 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Iglesias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Tribbett's chin.
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19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Iglesias!
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, Robert Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iglesias blocks a head kick by Tribbett.
Tribbett tries to clinch there but Iglesias circles away.
Iglesias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iglesias scores with a head kick.
Tribbett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tribbett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Iglesias counters with a thumping low kick.
Iglesias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Iglesias counters with a leg kick.
Tribbett wants to clinch but Iglesias slips to the side
and Iglesias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iglesias stuns Tribbett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iglesias thuds his shin into the meat of Tribbett's side.
Tribbett looks gassed!
Tribbett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iglesias.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iglesias.
Iglesias throws a front kick that sends Tribbett stumbling back into the cage.
Iglesias scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Iglesias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias lands with a straight right. Tribbett didn't see that one coming.
Iglesias lands a right hook to the body.
Iglesias scores with a kick to the midsection.
Robert Tribbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribbett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Iglesias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iglesias lands with a straight right. Tribbett didn't see that one coming.
Iglesias connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Iglesias.
Iglesias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribbett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iglesias to score with a decent uppercut.
Iglesias scores with a kick to the body.
Iglesias lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iglesias. That's going to slow Tribbett down.
Decent striking displayed by Iglesias there.
Iglesias lands a brutal head kick. Tribbett looks out on his feet and Iglesias throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alexandre Iglesias!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade misses with a hook.
McQuade throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
McQuade throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
McQuade misses the jab.
McQuade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
A jab from McQuade misses.
McQuade misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
McQuade throws a big shot that misses.
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuade throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuade manages to avoid it.
McQuade gets a clinch.
McQuade digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McQuade lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from McQuade fails to land.
McQuade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuade misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade misses with a looping left.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuade moves into the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQuade working aggressively here.
McQuade gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuade pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McQuade.
McQuade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
McQuade misses with the head strike.
A short right from McQuade.
McQuade lands a body punch in the clinch.
McQuade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuade slips a straight right by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
JJ McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McQuade cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
McQuade looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
McQuade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
JJ McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQuade.
McQuade throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McQuade loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
McQuade lands with a left to the head.
McQuade lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuade breaks from the clinch.
Lee slips under a jab from McQuade.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
McQuade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
McQuade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
McQuade misses with the combination.
McQuade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McQuade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Nice body punch from McQuade - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade lands a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McQuade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for McQuade.
A nice left hand lands by McQuade.
McQuade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQuade manages to break the clinch.
McQuade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from McQuade does it's job there.
McQuade lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McQuade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ McQuade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McQuade digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McQuade misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuade.
McQuade works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
McQuade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McQuade misses with some punches.
JJ McQuade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuade gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McQuade.
Nice body punch from McQuade.
McQuade manages to break the clinch.
McQuade throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
McQuade digs a good hook to Lee's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade digs a good hook to Lee's body.
McQuade takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQuade stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuade.
McQuade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Lee wants to break free but McQuade has control.
McQuade lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
McQuade digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McQuade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee is rocked!
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
A shot in the inside from McQuade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McQuade is unloading with more strikes now! Lee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ McQuade!
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