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Catfight 16: Kitty Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Adriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlade Divac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlade Divac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Adriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlade Divac!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adriano tries to clinch up
so Divac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adriano looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Adriano wants to get back to his feet but Divac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Divac gets to his feet - Adriano follows without any prompting.
Divac throws a series of punches but Adriano moves out of range.
Divac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divac throws a right and a left that Adriano avoids nicely.
Divac looks to land a combination but Adriano avoids it well.
Divac swinging wildly here.
Divac misses with the combination.
Divac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Divac fails to land with a series of punches.
Divac feints a jab promting Adriano to slip. Divac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adriano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adriano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to clinch up
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlade Divac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Adriano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Divac.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruno Adriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adriano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Divac wants it to stay on the feet.
Divac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vlade Divac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adriano wants to clinch.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Divac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adriano misses with a combination
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Divac is working the combinations to good effect here.
Adriano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Adriano wants to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlade Divac 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! This is the final round!
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Divac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adriano tries to clinch up
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adriano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divac throws a series of punches but Adriano moves out of range.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Divac misses with a series of wild punches.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Adriano wants to clinch
and Divac counters with a two punch combo.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Divac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Divac. No joy for Adriano on that attempt.
That's two 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.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano wants to clinch but Divac slips to the side
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to clinch but Divac moves away
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano misses with a two punch combination.
Divac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divac misses with a few strikes there.
Adriano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Divac sprawls well. Divac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adriano gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlade Divac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Adriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Divac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Divac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adriano moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano shoots in but Divac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Adriano shoots and misses
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a three punch combo that has Adriano backing up. Adriano nods at Divac to acknowledge the strikes.
Adriano closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adriano tries to close the distance and clinch but Divac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Divac counters with a left and a right that stings Adriano.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Divac counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruno Adriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlade Divac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Divac swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlade Divac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Divac 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Vlade Divac!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Vlade Divac!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Vlade Divac!
Vlade Divac wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
152 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
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, Training Partner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and Elkins counters with a single leg into guard. Partner didn't expect that.
Partner tries to strike from the bottom.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Partner keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Partner can't keep his opponent in guard - Elkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elkins blocks the strikes from Partner.
Partner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elkins jumps into side control!
Partner tries to bench press Elkins off him but Elkins keeps the position.
Elkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Partner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Partner keeps working.
Elkins takes a little break here. Partner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Partner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partner throws a few strikes from the bottom but Elkins takes advantage and mounts!
Elkins controlling his opponent.
Partner is squirming around, avoiding Elkins's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Partner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Partner tries to bench press Elkins off him but Elkins keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins advances to mount.
Elkins trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
Partner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Partner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Elkins.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Partner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Partner working to try and regain half guard.
Partner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Elkins content just to control the position here.
Partner tries to lock up and control but Elkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Partner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Elkins controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Partner wants to control but Elkins is having none of it.
Elkins content just to control the position here.
Elkins trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Partner is desperately trying to improve his position but Elkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Elkins wants to control the pace but Partner is squirming around nicely.
Elkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Partner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkins wants to control the pace but Partner is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Partner?
Elkins working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Partner looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Elkins! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cody Elkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ert Lopus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson comes into the arena with Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Kegan Williamson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kegan Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ert Lopus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopus tries to clinch but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williamson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williamson is taking a breather. Lopus 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.
Williamson stands up and beckons Lopus to join him on the feet.
Lopus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Williamson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopus looks to clinch
and Williamson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson wants to stand but Lopus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williamson won't allow Lopus to get back to his feet.
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopus is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopus keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Williamson wants to stand but Lopus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williamson stands and throws Lopus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopus is looking to get back to his feet here but Williamson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lopus's back.
Williamson controlling the position well here. Lopus rolled but Williamson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
Lopus looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Williamson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lopus's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lopus trying to get back to his feet but Williamson is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because Kegan Williamson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lopus misses with a wild combination.
Ert Lopus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lopus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopus wants to clinch but Williamson slips to the side
and Williamson counters with a shoot takedown. Lopus fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopus keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
Williamson wanted to stand there but Lopus had control of the position.
Williamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegan Williamson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopus looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopus dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
Lopus throws a head kick that misses.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Lopus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson dodges the punch combination from Lopus.
Lopus throws a series of strikes that have Williamson backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopus misses with a lunging right hand
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Lopus swings widly with a right hand
and Williamson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ert Lopus has been cut.
Lopus throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Lopus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopus tries to clinch but Williamson moves out of range.
Lopus misses with a combination
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
Lopus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson connects with a right hand. Lopus shakes it off.
Lopus darts in trying to clinch
and Lopus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopus throws a combination that misses
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
Williamson throws a series of strikes that have Lopus backpedaling.
Lopus is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopus tries to clinch
and Williamson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williamson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopus's head.
Lopus forces Williamson back against the ropes and clinches.
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopus misses with a double jab
and Williamson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williamson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Ert Lopus's cut even more.
Williamson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Lopus. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Lopus to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Lopus is rocked!
Williamson forces his way into half guard.
Williamson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williamson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lopus to get to his feet.
Lopus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopus misses with a hook
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
The cut above Ert Lopus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williamson counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopus tries to clinch but Williamson moves out of range.
Lopus misses with a double jab
and Williamson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopus misses with a wild combination.
Lopus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ert Lopus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lopus lands with a slapping head kick.
Lopus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ert Lopus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegan Williamson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Wilbur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Wilbur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hajime Saito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wilbur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilbur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saito.
Saito swings widly with a right hand
and Wilbur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saito is looking for a sweep. Wilbur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saito trying to hold on to Wilbur's head to control him but Wilbur postures up.
Wilbur trying to control from Saito's half guard. Saito has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saito looking to control.
Wilbur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saito looking to control.
Wilbur wants to control from the top but Saito keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hajime Saito just wasn't active enough.
Saito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilbur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilbur moves in looking to clinch but Saito pushes him off.
Saito circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilbur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saito.
Marcus Wilbur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilbur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saito tries to pass to full mount but Wilbur defends it.
Wilbur trying to hold on to Saito's head to control him but Saito postures up.
Saito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilbur defends it well.
Saito wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilbur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saito moves nicely into side control.
Wilbur tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Saito easily slips into full mount!
Saito looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saito looking to control but Wilbur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saito with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilbur wants to control but Saito is having none of it.
Saito tries to control but Wilbur wriggling away.
Saito wants to take his opponent's back but Wilbur doesn't allow it.
Saito takes Wilbur's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saito tries to keep control of the position but Wilbur is staying busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilbur trying to control the action but Saito just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wilbur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saito kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilbur wants to escape the position.
Wilbur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilbur is defending well though. Saito let's go of the attempt for now.
Saito trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saito looking to break Wilbur's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilbur remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saito is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wilbur has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Saito has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wilbur taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Saito doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hajime Saito!
Hajime Saito retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game- Motorhead. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Singh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watanabe lands a head kick. Singh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sher Singh has been cut.
Watanabe throws a head kick that misses
and Singh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Watanabe!
Singh looking to secure an arm triangle but Watanabe defends it well.
Singh has hold of Watanabe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Watanabe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Singh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Watanabe is surviving well by controlling Singh's body position as best he can.
Watanabe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh seems to be looking for submissions.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh seems to be looking for submissions.
Singh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watanabe defends it well.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Watanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Watanabe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Singh has gone for a leg lock! Watanabe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Singh's guard.
Singh has an active guard here but Watanabe has managed to pass into half guard.
Singh looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh won't allow Watanabe to pass to mount.
Singh looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Singh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watanabe passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh actively working from the bottom here.
Watanabe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Singh.
Watanabe wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Singh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half 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 Wanderlei Watanabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watanabe leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh gets the takedown into side control.
Watanabe can't do much from the bottom here.
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Singh tries for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Watanabe wants to get back to his feet.
Singh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is looking to reverse the position.
Singh tries for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Watanabe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Watanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Singh stops Watanabe from getting back to his feet.
Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Singh is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Watanabe wants to get back to full guard.
Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watanabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watanabe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Singh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watanabe wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watanabe is trying to keep Singh in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watanabe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watanabe has escaped and now he's on top!
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Watanabe pushes his legs off easily.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watanabe stands and throws Singh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singh looks to move to half guard but instead Watanabe has passed into mount! Damn!
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 Wanderlei Watanabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Singh's cut.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Watanabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watanabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh is trying to work for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Singh is working for a submission of some sort.
Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watanabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying is best to control the position here.
Watanabe trying to control but Singh postures up.
Watanabe is trying to stand up here but Singh is controlling him well.
Singh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Singh is working for a submission of some sort.
Watanabe is trying to stand.
That's two 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.
Singh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watanabe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singh.
Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watanabe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watanabe is trying to stand back up but Singh is controlling him
Watanabe is defending against the submission attempts here by Singh.
Singh tries to pass to full mount but Watanabe defends it.
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.
Watanabe pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
Singh tries to pass to full mount but Watanabe defends it.
Singh is trying to work for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Watanabe is looking to escape.
Watanabe tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Watanabe is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watanabe avoid being mounted?
Watanabe moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watanabe 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 George Francis scores the fight for Sher Singh!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sher Singh!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sher Singh!
Sher Singh wins by unanimous decision!
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