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RFC 14: Glory Road PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hebert is trying to stand.
Hebert is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Hebert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hebert defending well though.
Hebert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman throwing shots but Hebert is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hebert stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hebert. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hebert circles away.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Hebert feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Hebert looks to land a combination. Coleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hebert as he avoids it easily.
Hebert lands a high kick!
Coleman is rocked!
Hebert lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Coleman crumples to the floor! Hebert milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Hebert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells. Carmelo Razor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Carmelo Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor forces Kiki back against the cage and clinches.
Kiki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Razor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiki looking to slow down the pace here.
Razor pushes Kiki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Razor as the two fighters clinch.
Razor scores with a shot to the side of Kiki's head.
Razor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiki pulls guard successfully.
Razor wants to control from the top but Kiki keeps moving.
Razor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Razor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiki has wrist control.
Kiki has his foot on Razor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Razor works his way back into a safe position though.
Razor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiki keeping moving, preventing Razor from controlling successfully.
Razor is really struggling to control Kiki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Razor throws and elbow that misses. Kiki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Razor's guard. Nice move by Kiki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Razor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki looking to pass the guard.
Razor looking to control.
Kiki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carmelo Razor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Razor checks a leg kick.
Kiki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carmelo Razor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Kiki.
Razor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Razor checks a low kick from Kiki.
A good leg kick by Razor.
Kiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Razor tries to clinch but Kiki moves out of range.
Razor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Razor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Razor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good exchange - Kiki coming out on top.
Kiki tries a low kick but Razor avoids it.
Razor misses with a double jab.
Razor wants to slow Kiki down by chopping away at his legs.
Razor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Razor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiki blocks a head kick by Razor.
Razor misses with a two punch combination.
Razor is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Kiki.
Kiki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiki.
Kiki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kiki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Razor is rocked!
Kiki punching from mount but Razor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kiki with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Razor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Razor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Razor is looking to reverse the position.
Kiki wants to control but Razor is keeping him busy.
Razor seems to have got his legs back now.
Razor sneaks back into half guard.
Kiki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Razor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiki.
Kiki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiki wants to work for an arm triangle but Razor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Razor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiki.
Kiki is looking for a kimura here.
Kiki trying to control from half guard but Razor is working away.
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.
Kiki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Razor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiki.
Kiki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Razor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Razor tries to get out of the position.
Kiki working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Razor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kiki off and cradles Razor's limp body as Kiki celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ishi Kiki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Bako!
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, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bako.
Bako comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salcedo looks for a takedown but Bako sprawls well.
Bako closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bako.
Salcedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bako gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salcedo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salcedo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bako breaks from the clinch.
Bako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salcedo wants to clinch.
Salcedo gets a clinch.
Salcedo pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bako looking to pass the guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Salcedo has eaten all the pies!
Salcedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bako can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bako has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salcedo is proving hard to escape from.
Salcedo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bako is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Salcedo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bako's back instead.
Salcedo looks gassed!
Bako trying to control but not successfully.
Salcedo looking for the RNC.
Salcedo working for the choke.
Salcedo controlling well, preventing Bako from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bako trying to control the action but Salcedo just sinks the hooks in.
Bako rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Salcedo is pressing down on Bako's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bako is holding on for now.
Salcedo is looking for a kimura here.
Bako won't allow Salcedo to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Salcedo looks for a takedown but Bako sprawls well.
Nick Bako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Salcedo.
Bako shoots for a takedown but Salcedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salcedo.
Salcedo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bako can't keep his opponent in guard - Salcedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salcedo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bako wants to control but Salcedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salcedo trying to mount his opponent but Bako defends it.
Bako actively working from the bottom here.
Salcedo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salcedo avoids the attempt from Bako to control.
Salcedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bako has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salcedo prevents Bako from getting the reversal.
Bako is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bako is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Salcedo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bako is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bako and Salcedo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Salcedo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salcedo on the ground.
Bako manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bako wants to get back to his feet.
Salcedo 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.
Salcedo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salcedo has control of Bako's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bako regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salcedo working for a guillotine from mount but Bako is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bako shoots in but Salcedo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salcedo misses with a takedown attempt - Bako sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salcedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bako sprawls well initially but Salcedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salcedo works his way into full mount!
Bako is working to get back to half guard.
Bako has given up his back here. Will Salcedo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Salcedo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salcedo is looking for the choke from the back position but Bako is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bako breaks Salcedo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bako trying to control but Salcedo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salcedo 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.
Salcedo has his foot on Bako's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bako works his way back into a safe position though.
Salcedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salcedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Salcedo, not yet.
Salcedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bako is defending well. Salcedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bako has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Salcedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Salcedo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Swain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Out!
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, Bryan Swain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but Out swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Out keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Out or perhaps it was just good defense by Swain which made him look bad.
Out fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swain sprawls well initially but Out persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Out is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Out is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swain wants to hold on but Out pushes him away.
Out landing strikes from the mount and Swain is in trouble!
Swain is rocked!
It looks like Bryan Swain has been cut.
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swain is still in real trouble! Can Out finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out is landing with some decent strikes but Swain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Out cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Out pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Out lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That has opened up Bryan Swain's cut even more.
A nice elbow there by Out.
The cut above Bryan Swain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryan Swain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Out!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konnan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rees has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konnan King!
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, Kyle Rees!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King has closed the distance and engaged Rees in a clinch.
Rees should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rees blocks it with crossed arms.
Rees pulls guard.
King won't allow Rees to sweep him here.
King tries to stand but Rees is controlling from the bottom.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rees on the ground.
Rees manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Rees tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Rees pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
King is looking to escape.
Rees is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King is trying to stand back up but Rees is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Rees uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Rees looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rees throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
King is trying to escape the mount.
King wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
King is breathing heavily.
King tries to buck Rees off but Rees takes his back!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rees has eaten all the pies!
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
King prevents Rees from getting a body triangle.
Rees has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, King has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rees tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke.
Rees is persistently looking for the submission but King is defending it well.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Rees has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be King right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rees trying to control.
Rees lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rees.
Rees trying to control.
King is trapped and Rees is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rees is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rees is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Rees. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rees's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rees is on top in guard.
Rees trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King is looking to stand up but Rees isn't so interested in that idea.
Rees wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees throwing strikes but missing.
Rees with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rees advances position into side control!
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rees asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
King wants to get back to his feet but Rees drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rees dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King tries to clinch up.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Rees moves out of range easily.
King misses with a head kick.
Rees gets the takedown into side control.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rees has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rees working the ground and pound.
Rees remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rees asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rees wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rees is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rees misses with the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rees fails with the takedown.
King shoots for a takedown but Rees saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rees fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Rees persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King tries to kick Rees off but Rees keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rees is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King tries to kick Rees off but Rees keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rees manages to mount him!
King wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King tries to buck Rees off but he can't manage it.
Rees controlling the position easily from mount.
Rees looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rees might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rees controlling from mount.
Rees working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees tries to control but King wriggling away.
Rees looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rees with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rees landing strikes, looking to finish!
King is squirming around, avoiding Rees's attempts to control the action.
Kyle Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rees working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rees shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King clinches.
Rees is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Konnan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rees.
Rees is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Rees manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rees throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King moves in looking to clinch but Rees pushes him off.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rees but Rees pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rees instigates a clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Rees has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rees tries for a takedown. No joy.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rees is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King is looking to control Rees's arms but Rees gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rees working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rees drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rees showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rees changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Rees manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King pushes Rees up against the cage in a clinch.
Rees is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rees.
Konnan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rees.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rees looking for a takedown.
Rees changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Rees on that attempt.
Rees doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from King misses.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King looks to clinch
and Rees counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rees.
Rees gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to stand and escape but Rees is having none of it.
Rees passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rees trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King is trying to stand back up but Rees is controlling him
Rees is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rees prevents King from standing back up.
Rees in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. King tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rees!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Rees!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Kabyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Jenkin (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Kabyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Jenkin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkin throws a chopping leg kick but Kabyo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kabyo lands a jab-cross combination.
Kabyo looks to land a combination but Jenkin avoids it well.
Kabyo walks into a jab.
Kabyo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkin tries to sprawl out of it but Kabyo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Jenkin misses.
Jenkin stuffs the takedown.
Kabyo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Kabyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kabyo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabyo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kabyo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kabyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkin defend it? Kabyo steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kabyo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Kabyo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cleagen throwing punches despite being mounted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smeer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cleagen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Smeer.
Smeer working the ground and pound effectively.
Cleagen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smeer throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cleagen has his hands clasped together but Smeer breaks the hold and Cleagen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smeer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Smeer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson has chosen Of Wolf And Man-Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Robertson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor landing punches.
Robertson is rocked!
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor landing shots from mount.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Robertson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson tries to improve his position but Taylor has taken his back! Taylor has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Robertson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Taylor pushes Robertson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Taylor!
AJ Taylor retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valhall comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me. Dan Connor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vale Valhall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valhall is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Valhall circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valhall's waist but Valhall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connor off to one side.
Valhall throws a leg kick which misses Connor's front leg but catches the back leg as Connor tries to avoid it.
Valhall drops Connor with a left and a right! Oh, Connor is hurt - Valhall dives into side control looking to finish!
Connor is rocked!
Connor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valhall off and has taken his back!
Connor is still in real trouble! Can Valhall finish him?
Valhall is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Connor off. It looks like it's working - Connor slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Valhall displaying calm under pressure there.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valhall as he avoids it easily.
Vale Valhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Connor.
Valhall catches Connor napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Connor to the canvas!
Valhall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valhall wants to stand but Connor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valhall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Connor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valhall!
Valhall tries to lock up and control but Connor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall is looking to get to half guard.
Valhall tries to lock up and control but Connor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Connor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valhall turns into him and now he's in Connor's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor looks gassed!
Valhall stands and steps away. Connor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dan Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valhall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valhall scores with a nice strike.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valhall feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Connor sprawling to the canvas! Connor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valhall finish him?!
Connor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valhall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valhall is trying to stand up here but Connor is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valhall kicks off Connor and gets to his feet.
Valhall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valhall cracks Connor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valhall looks for the body kick but Connor saw that one coming.
Connor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valhall throws out the jab.
Valhall stuffs the takedown.
Valhall clinches with his opponent.
Connor wants to stall.
Valhall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valhall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Valhall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valhall pinned against the cage. Valhall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Valhall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall is looking to chop away at Connor's legs.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Valhall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Valhall, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Valhall against the cage but Valhall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valhall lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Valhall.
Valhall stuns Connor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Connor tries for a takedown but Valhall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valhall lands a left and a right that sends Connor crashing to the canvas! Valhall dives into mount looking to finish!
Valhall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valhall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Valhall maintains control.
Valhall controlling his opponent.
Valhall'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valhall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall 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.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valhall scores with a body shot.
Valhall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valhall cracks Connor with a hook to the temple - Connor is on wobbly legs here! Valhall swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Connor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Valhall wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vale Valhall!
Vale Valhall retains his heavyweight title!
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