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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mama Said Knock You Out. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hade Wood!
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, William Slider!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider avoids the body shot from Wood.
Wood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wood looking to pass the guard.
Wood trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Slider is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Slider is keeping the position.
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Slider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slider manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Slider's guard.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Slider is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood is really struggling to control Slider but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slider drops Wood with a right and a left! Slider comes rushing in but Wood regains his composure and manages to keep Slider in guard.
Wood is rocked!
It looks like Hade Wood has been cut.
Slider pushes down on Wood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Slider escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Slider!
Slider works to advance to full mount. Wood defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Slider controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood tries to hold on but Slider postures up.
Slider controlling from the full mount.
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
Slider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood just holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wood is looking to improve his position but Slider isn't that keen on the idea.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Wood flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Wood is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slider is working away from the top position though.
Wood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slider is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wood gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.
Slider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Slider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slider trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slider passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Slider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hade Wood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Slider finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
William Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood looks for a takedown but Slider sprawls well.
Slider throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Wood stumbling backwards into the cage! Wood bounces back off the cage towards Slider, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Slider lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Slider celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Slider!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Smooth Criminal. Pete Cherry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Cherry!
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, Azeroth King!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cherry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cherry throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cherry backs up against the cage.
It looks like Pete Cherry has been cut.
Cherry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cherry.
Cherry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cherry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to his feet.
Cherry tries to move to mount but King blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cherry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cherry is controlling him well.
King looks gassed!
King prevents Cherry from improving position.
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King wants to get back to his feet but Cherry is dominant here and he's now got King's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cherry looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Cherry working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
Cherry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cherry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cherry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Cherry's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cherry has taken his back.
Cherry has his arm under King's chin here. Game over son! Cherry squeezes tightly and King is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Cherry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Wankerl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dersu Uzala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wankerl comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Wankerl!
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, Dersu Uzala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wankerl is looking for a sweep. Uzala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzala seems to be looking for submissions.
Wankerl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzala.
Wankerl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wankerl throws an overhand right that lands on Uzala's shoulder, as Uzala tries to avoid the shot.
Wankerl shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wankerl prevents Uzala from improving his position.
Wankerl stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Uzala tries to clinch but Wankerl is having none of it.
Uzala tries to clinch there but Wankerl circles away.
Wankerl has his takedown stuffed
and Uzala counters with a shoot takedown. Wankerl fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzala drops back looking for a leg! Wankerl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wankerl manages to kick Uzala off! Uzala jumps back into Wankerl's guard.
Wankerl is trying to control the position but Uzala postures up.
Uzala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uzala 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. Wankerl tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Uzala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dersu Uzala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conquer This has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Conan Herugrim's chin.
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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, Conan Herugrim!
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, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This throws a head kick that misses.
This throws a shot to the body.
Herugrim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This misses with a head kick.
Herugrim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Conan Herugrim has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from This and Herugrim falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by This!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conquer This!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Diipadaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto da Silva!
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, Repa Diipadaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diipadaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
da Silva trying to stall but Diipadaa improves his position.
Diipadaa wants to get back to striking at distance but da Silva won't allow it.
da Silva fails to pull guard.
da Silva keeps control of Diipadaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diipadaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
da Silva wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diipadaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diipadaa can't break the clinch.
da Silva tries to pull guard but Diipadaa won't allow it.
da Silva stalling in the clinch but Diipadaa improves position.
Diipadaa breaks from the clinch.
A choreographed right hand from Diipadaa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diipadaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
da Silva tries to clinch up.
da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Diipadaa which made him look bad.
Diipadaa scores with a jab. da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Gilberto da Silva has been cut.
da Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diipadaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diipadaa lands a lovely overhand right.
da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Diipadaa lands a nice looking body shot.
da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Diipadaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
da Silva jumps guard but Diipadaa stands there with da Silva around his waist. da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diipadaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
da Silva successfully pulls guard.
da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diipadaa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diipadaa looks a forlorn figure.
da Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diipadaa looks a forlorn figure.
da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
da Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
da Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diipadaa wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa taking shots to the head.
da Silva looking to control but Diipadaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diipadaa's face.
Diipadaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diipadaa tries to lock up and control but da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diipadaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
da Silva trying to control but Diipadaa is having none of it.
da Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diipadaa's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diipadaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diipadaa trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diipadaa looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Diipadaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diipadaa as he avoids it easily.
Diipadaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Diipadaa which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diipadaa misses with a few strikes there.
Diipadaa stuffs the takedown attempt from da Silva. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diipadaa swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from da Silva.
Diipadaa stuffs the takedown attempt from da Silva. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Diipadaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diipadaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diipadaa's waist but Diipadaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing da Silva off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diipadaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Diipadaa tries to clinch up but da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Diipadaa.
Nice takedown defense from Diipadaa. No joy for da Silva on that attempt.
Diipadaa throws a lazy right hand but da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
da Silva looks for a takedown but Diipadaa sprawls well.
Diipadaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
da Silva connects with a high kick.
Diipadaa is rocked!
da Silva instigates a clinch.
da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diipadaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
da Silva wants a takedown.
Diipadaa has had enough of the clinch but da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
da Silva jumps guard but Diipadaa stands there with da Silva around his waist. da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva jumps guard but Diipadaa stands there with da Silva around his waist. da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diipadaa up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
da Silva keeps control of Diipadaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diipadaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diipadaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from da Silva.
da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diipadaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
da Silva is working for takedown but Diipadaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
da Silva prevents Diipadaa from breaking the clinch.
Diipadaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa is trying to break free.
da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diipadaa wants to get back to striking at distance but da Silva won't allow it.
Diipadaa can't break the clinch.
da Silva fails to pull guard.
Diipadaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from da Silva.
da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Diipadaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diipadaa wants to get back to striking at distance but da Silva won't allow it.
Diipadaa is pressed up against the cage. da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diipadaa down to the mat. Diipadaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Repa Diipadaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
da Silva clinches.
da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diipadaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
da Silva looks for a takedown but Diipadaa sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Diipadaa.
Diipadaa stuffs the takedown attempt from da Silva. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Diipadaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diipadaa is still in real trouble! Can da Silva finish him?
da Silva slips nicely into half guard.
da Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diipadaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. da Silva connects with a nice short shot to Diipadaa's temple.
da Silva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diipadaa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilberto da Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Ringo sees coming a mile off.
Reed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Ringo defends it.
Reed is working for a kimura but Ringo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ringo trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ringo won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Ringo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ringo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ringo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Ringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ringo tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ringo as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Ringo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Reed throws a combination that misses
and Ringo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Ringo counters with a nice body shot.
Reed looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Ringo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ringo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ringo.
Ringo avoids the head kick by Reed.
Ringo scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ringo counters with a straight right hand.
Ringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
Ringo wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Ringo is looking to improve his position.
Reed passes to full mount!
Reed throwing strikes here but Ringo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ringo is working to get back to half guard.
Reed throwing strikes here but Ringo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed looking to ground and pound but Ringo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed avoids the attempt from Ringo to control.
A nice elbow there by Reed.
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Reed controls the position.
Ringo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reed's guard. Nice work there by Ringo.
Reed has Ringo pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ringo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed shoots and misses
and Ringo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnny Ringo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Ringo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Ringo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Reed with a poor takedown
and Ringo counters with a left to the body.
Ringo is looking to wear down Reed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ringo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ringo lands with a cross.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ringo.
Reed tries for a takedown but Ringo circles away easily
letting Ringo counter with a right hand.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Ringo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Ringo postures up.
Ringo tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ringo passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Ringo has control of the leg.
Reed is not content to let Ringo control the position.
Reed trying to control here.
Ringo moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that!
Reed wants to control but Ringo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ringo goes for an armbar but Reed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reed.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ringo dives on top into guard.
Ringo postures up.
Ringo slips nicely into half guard.
Reed trying to hold on to Ringo's head to control him but Ringo postures up.
Ringo trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to control but Ringo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed moves into full guard.
Reed has an active guard here but Ringo has managed to pass into half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Ringo has control of the leg.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed has his foot on Ringo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ringo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringo has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ringo's guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ringo keeps moving.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ringo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reed misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ringo misses.
Reed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ringo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed misses with the ground and pound.
Reed tries for a kimura but Ringo is defending well.
The ground and pound from Reed seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed trying to control the position but Ringo is working away.
Ringo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Ringo is looking to improve his position.
Dean Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is controlling the pace.
Reed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ringo looks a forlorn figure.
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Reed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ringo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ringo and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reed trying to control the position but Ringo is working away.
Ringo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Reed easily slips into full mount!
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ringo is looking to escape.
Reed breaks from Ringo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed avoids the attempt from Ringo to control.
Reed moves to the back.
Reed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ringo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reed has Ringo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ringo showing good submission defense here.
Ringo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Reed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fontana tries to avoid it but Bravado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fontana to the ground. Fontana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bravado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fontana swivels and escapes.
Bravado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paulo Fontana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravado.
Fontana lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut.
Fontana throws a combination. Bravado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bravado is rocked!
Fontana connects with a nice cross there... Bravado is looking wobbly and Fontana recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bravado to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Fontana jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Fontana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astyn Martin (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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Astyn Martin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Astyn Martin has been cut.
Swanson digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Martin is rocked!
Swanson connects with a nice cross there... Martin is looking wobbly and Swanson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Martin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Swanson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Swanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Steggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Naaktgeboren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bas Naaktgeboren was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Steggman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Naaktgeboren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naaktgeboren swinging wilding here.
Bas Naaktgeboren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steggman closes the distance and clinches.
Naaktgeboren taking a breather.
Naaktgeboren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steggman dodges the punch combination from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren clinches but Steggman breaks the clinch
and Steggman counters with a shoot takedown. Naaktgeboren fights it but they end up in guard.
Naaktgeboren looking to control.
Naaktgeboren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steggman!
Naaktgeboren tries to control but Steggman wriggling away.
Naaktgeboren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from Steggman to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steggman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naaktgeboren trying to control the action but Steggman is working from the bottom.
Steggman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naaktgeboren.
Steggman is defending against the submission attempts here by Naaktgeboren.
Steggman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steggman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steggman is trying to keep Naaktgeboren in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Naaktgeboren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steggman closes the distance and clinches.
Naaktgeboren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steggman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Naaktgeboren to the mat. Naaktgeboren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steggman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steggman wants to control from the top but Naaktgeboren keeps moving.
Naaktgeboren looking for a guillotine here but Steggman defends easily.
Steggman is breathing heavily.
Steggman cracks Naaktgeboren with a solid left hand.
Steggman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naaktgeboren is keeping the position for now.
Naaktgeboren is pulling down on Steggman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naaktgeboren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steggman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steggman won't allow Naaktgeboren to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Steggman takes one to the chin there.
Naaktgeboren looks to clinch
and Steggman counters with a shoot takedown. Naaktgeboren fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naaktgeboren throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naaktgeboren 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.
Naaktgeboren striking off his back but it's not causing Steggman any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steggman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naaktgeboren's head.
Steggman wants to control from the top but Naaktgeboren keeps moving.
Naaktgeboren trying to control the position.
Steggman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Naaktgeboren's guard.
Steggman working over Naaktgeboren with some ground and pound. Naaktgeboren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naaktgeboren has hold of Steggman's hands but Steggman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naaktgeboren is in trouble now - Steggman has advanced to mount!
Steggman dominating with strikes here.
Naaktgeboren tries to reverse the position but Steggman maintains control.
Steggman looking to finish Naaktgeboren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Naaktgeboren!
Naaktgeboren tries to hold on but Steggman pushes him away.
Naaktgeboren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naaktgeboren tries to lock up and control but Steggman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Naaktgeboren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Naaktgeboren regains half guard.
Naaktgeboren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steggman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steggman's back!
Naaktgeboren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Naaktgeboren tightening his grip on Steggman, looking for the choke.
Naaktgeboren trying to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naaktgeboren landing with strikes.
Naaktgeboren scores with punches to the body.
Naaktgeboren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steggman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Steggman dominated that round.
That's time! Steggman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steggman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steggman jumps guard but Naaktgeboren stands there with Steggman around his waist. Steggman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Naaktgeboren using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch
and Steggman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steggman.
Naaktgeboren trying to keep a closed guard but Steggman is proving a slippery customer.
Naaktgeboren looking for a sweep. Not yet Naaktgeboren, not yet.
Naaktgeboren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naaktgeboren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naaktgeboren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Naaktgeboren.
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!
Naaktgeboren with a couple of short strikes.
Naaktgeboren cracks Steggman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steggman's face.
Naaktgeboren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steggman's face.
Naaktgeboren lands a nice shot to the head.
Steggman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naaktgeboren is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steggman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Naaktgeboren looking to finish Steggman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steggman!
Steggman is bucking up trying to escape but Naaktgeboren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Naaktgeboren landing strikes from the mount and Steggman is in trouble!
Naaktgeboren moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steggman has worked his arm free - good work by Steggman!
Naaktgeboren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steggman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steggman can't do much from the bottom here.
Naaktgeboren is looking to take a break and control but Steggman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steggman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steggman tries to buck Naaktgeboren off but Naaktgeboren is having none of it.
Steggman is not content to let Naaktgeboren control the position.
Steggman regains half guard.
Steggman trying to hold on to Naaktgeboren's head to control him but Naaktgeboren postures up.
Naaktgeboren is looking to take a break and control but Steggman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Naaktgeboren working away.
Steggman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naaktgeboren is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steggman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Naaktgeboren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steggman's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steggman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Steggman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naaktgeboren's head.
Steggman throws a big right hand that misses.
Steggman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naaktgeboren keeping moving, preventing Steggman from controlling successfully.
Steggman wants to pass the guard but Naaktgeboren is keeping the position.
Steggman throws a strike but Naaktgeboren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steggman striking off his back but it's not causing Naaktgeboren any problems.
Steggman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naaktgeboren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naaktgeboren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naaktgeboren trying to control but Steggman is working from the bottom.
Naaktgeboren is looking to work some ground and pound but Steggman has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steggman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steggman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steggman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naaktgeboren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steggman is trying to control the position but Naaktgeboren postures up.
Steggman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naaktgeboren lands a couple of elbows.
Naaktgeboren looking to pass the guard.
Steggman wants to sweep but no luck.
Naaktgeboren stands up over Steggman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naaktgeboren postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Naaktgeboren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naaktgeboren stuffs the takedown.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch up but Steggman circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Naaktgeboren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch but Steggman moves out of range.
Steggman clinches.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Steggman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren gets a takedown into half guard.
Naaktgeboren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steggman's head.
Naaktgeboren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steggman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steggman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naaktgeboren is one step ahead there.
Naaktgeboren wants to pass the guard but Steggman is keeping the position.
Steggman controls Naaktgeboren momentarily but Naaktgeboren frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naaktgeboren trying to control the position from guard on top but Steggman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren won't allow Steggman to sweep him here.
Naaktgeboren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steggman controls Naaktgeboren momentarily but Naaktgeboren frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naaktgeboren lands a jab-cross combination.
Naaktgeboren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steggman moves out of range as Naaktgeboren strikes.
Steggman shoots in but Naaktgeboren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naaktgeboren wants to clinch
and Steggman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steggman.
Naaktgeboren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steggman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steggman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steggman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Steggman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steggman shoots in but Naaktgeboren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naaktgeboren clinches but Steggman breaks the clinch
and Steggman counters with a nice body kick.
Steggman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naaktgeboren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steggman momentarily.
A head kick misses from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren clinches but Steggman breaks the clinch
and Steggman counters with a shoot takedown. Naaktgeboren fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steggman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Naaktgeboren's guard.
Naaktgeboren is trying to get back to full guard.
Steggman is trying to control the action in half guard but Naaktgeboren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christian Steggman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steggman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steggman's back!
Naaktgeboren 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, Steggman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Steggman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Naaktgeboren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Naaktgeboren has Steggman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Naaktgeboren throwing damaging strikes from the back! Steggman could be in trouble here!
Steggman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Naaktgeboren gets his way!
Naaktgeboren looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Naaktgeboren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steggman is defending well though. Naaktgeboren let's go of the attempt for now.
Naaktgeboren lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steggman breaks Naaktgeboren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Naaktgeboren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steggman is one step ahead there.
Steggman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Naaktgeboren is trying to control the position but Steggman postures up.
Steggman connects with a couple of short punches.
Naaktgeboren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steggman moves into full guard.
Naaktgeboren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steggman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naaktgeboren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naaktgeboren postures up.
Naaktgeboren wants to control from the top but Steggman keeps moving.
Naaktgeboren lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Naaktgeboren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naaktgeboren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Naaktgeboren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Noburo Kobayashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Thor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi fails with the takedown.
Kobayashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thor misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thor's guard now.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
Kobayashi slips nicely into half guard.
Thor is looking to control Kobayashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thor avoid being mounted?
Kobayashi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kobayashi tries to clinch up.
Kobayashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Thor circles away easily
and Thor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kobayashi!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to roll over but Thor keeps him under control.
Thor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kobayashi tries to roll over but Thor keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Thor pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Thor won't allow Kobayashi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thor passes into half guard.
Thor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thor with good strikes from the mount here!
Thor wants to control the pace but Kobayashi is squirming around nicely.
Kobayashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Thor looking to control but Kobayashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kobayashi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Thor looking for the RNC.
Thor is hanging on to Kobayashi's back as he tries to escape.
Thor tries to keep control of the position but Kobayashi is staying busy.
Kobayashi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kobayashi tries to improve his position but instead Thor has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi trying to control the hands but Thor breaks the grip.
Thor 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, Kobayashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kobayashi covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi trying to control the hands but Thor won't let him.
Thor controlling well, preventing Kobayashi from escaping the position.
Thor tries to get the hooks in deep but Kobayashi pushed the leg off.
Kobayashi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kobayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Thor.
Kobayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Thor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kobayashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Thor is having none of it.
Thor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thor controls the position from side control.
Thor trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Damien Thor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kobayashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kobayashi is trying to control Thor's posture but Thor avoids it.
Thor gets to mount! Kobayashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thor.
Thor is breathing heavily.
Thor prevents Kobayashi from getting the reversal.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobayashi is looking to escape.
Kobayashi trying to control here.
Kobayashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thor.
Thor trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobayashi working for a triangle but Thor defends it easily.
Thor is stalling in the full guard.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thor wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
Thor won't allow Kobayashi to sweep him here.
Thor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobayashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thor's calf.
Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
so Thor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thor wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kobayashi 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.
Thor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thor 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.
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobayashi defending well though.
Kobayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Thor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kobayashi to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a single leg into guard. Thor didn't expect that.
Thor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thor has picked Kobayashi up and slammed him! Kobayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Thor manages to pass to side control!
Thor wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
Kobayashi manages to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi trying to control here.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi is working hard here to advance position.
Kobayashi trying to hold on to Thor's head to control him but Thor postures up.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thor 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!
Kobayashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thor!
Kobayashi looking to control but Thor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kobayashi get's back to his feet.
Kobayashi shoots and misses
and Thor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kobayashi!
Thor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobayashi is looking to escape.
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi has given up his back. Will we see Thor going for some submissions?
Kobayashi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kobayashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thor looking to finish Kobayashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kobayashi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thor avoids the attempt from Kobayashi to control.
Thor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kobayashi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kobayashi is looking to get to half guard.
Thor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kobayashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Thor pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thor working for a submission but Kobayashi is keeping him at bay.
Kobayashi tries to reverse the position but Thor maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobayashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thor.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position but Thor isn't that keen on the idea.
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Thor pushes him away.
Kobayashi working to try and regain half guard.
Kobayashi wants to hold on but Thor pushes him away.
Thor dominating with strikes here.
Thor wants to finish this one by submission but Kobayashi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thor.
Kobayashi reaches up and holds on to Thor to control the position.
Thor wants to stand but Kobayashi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Thor has a good base and remains in mount.
Thor wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
BOOM! Thor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kobayashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thor counters with a single leg into guard. Kobayashi didn't expect that.
Thor stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Thor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thor dips to his left and cracks Kobayashi with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thor trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is controlling Thor's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobayashi keeping full guard, as Thor tries to pass.
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Thor pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thor stays in close to Kobayashi's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Thor is controlling the position.
Kobayashi has his feet on Thor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thor really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobayashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thor's guard.
Kobayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kobayashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thor has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a series of strikes. Thor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobayashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kobayashi is controlling the pace.
Kobayashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thor is controlling Kobayashi's trapped leg to prevent Kobayashi from advancing to side control.
Thor kicks Kobayashi off and gets back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thor trying to mount his opponent but Kobayashi defends it.
Kobayashi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thor pulls his head out easily.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Thor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kobayashi's thigh. Kobayashi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thor trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
Kobayashi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobayashi won't be happy with that.
Thor tries for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending well.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kobayashi manages to get to full guard.
Kobayashi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kobayashi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thor's back instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi has got his arm under Thor's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Thor has spun round into Kobayashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kobayashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thor is one step ahead there.
Kobayashi controls Thor momentarily but Thor frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thor is defending well. Kobayashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thor has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kobayashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noburo Kobayashi!
Noburo Kobayashi retains his light heavyweight title!
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