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MMA Show 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between kimula sondre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myeong Jae Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sondre comes to the cage accompanied by Archie- We REady. Kim has chosen Wonder Girls - Nobody as his entrance music. The key to victory for kimula sondre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kimula sondre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myeong Jae Kim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myeong Jae Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim gets a clinch.
sondre wants to break free but Kim has control.
Kim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but sondre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
sondre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a knee to the head but misses.
sondre wants to break free but Kim has control.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim tries a knee to the head but sondre blocks it.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
Kim looks gassed!
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
sondre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
sondre digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - sondre scores with a four punch combination!
Kim is rocked!
It looks like Myeong Jae Kim has been cut.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can sondre finish him?
Kim tries to clinch up.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
sondre tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries to clinch but sondre moves away
and sondre counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Kim has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). kimula sondre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urie Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urie Fedotov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urie Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rick ross!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ross forces Fedotov back against the cage and clinches.
ross breaks the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a takedown attempt - ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ross feints and as Fedotov raises his hands in defense, ross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedotov keeping moving, preventing ross from controlling successfully.
Fedotov has his foot on ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ross works his way back into a safe position though.
ross trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
ross won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Fedotov is looking to sinch up a triangle. ross throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fedotov's body to avoid the submission. Fedotov has instead reached around ross's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fedotov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urie Fedotov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donivan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donivan Hall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conan Herugrim's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donivan Hall!
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, Conan Herugrim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall slips a straight right by Herugrim.
Herugrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Herugrim and sends Hall crashing to the mat! Herugrim follows him down to the mat - Hall regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Hall is rocked!
It looks like Donivan Hall has been cut.
Herugrim wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Oh Hall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herugrim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Herugrim fails to advance to Hall's back.
Herugrim looking to finish with strikes here!
Hall wants to control but Herugrim is having none of it.
Herugrim unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Herugrim working for a guillotine from mount but Hall is in no mood to give up.
Hall wants to hold on but Herugrim pushes him away.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Herugrim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Herugrim has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Herugrim. What's that going to do exactly?
Herugrim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herugrim wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Herugrim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Herugrim eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herugrim wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Herugrim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Herugrim is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Herugrim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hall has given up his back here. Will Herugrim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Herugrim wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall holding both Herugrim 's hands and preventing any damage.
Herugrim looking for the choke but no joy.
Herugrim looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks Herugrim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Herugrim working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Herugrim.
Herugrim looking to control.
Herugrim 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donivan Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Herugrim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall blocks a jab.
Herugrim throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Herugrim throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herugrim throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall slips a straight right by Herugrim.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall is looking to clinch but Herugrim is avoiding it.
Herugrim tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Herugrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Herugrim circles away.
Herugrim punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan Herugrim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herugrim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herugrim swinging wilding here.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Conan Herugrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herugrim looks to land a combination. Hall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hall tries to clinch up but Herugrim circles away and keeps his distance.
Herugrim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Herugrim misses.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Herugrim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hall tries to clinch but Herugrim moves out of range.
Herugrim misses with a straight right.
Herugrim throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herugrim.
Herugrim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Herugrim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herugrim.
Herugrim lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into rage.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Herugrim slips the punch.
A lazy left from Herugrim finds it's target.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Herugrim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conan Herugrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herugrim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herugrim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Herugrim.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herugrim.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herugrim throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herugrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but Herugrim moves out of range.
Herugrim throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herugrim misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Herugrim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hall lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall crunches a lovely knee into Herugrim's ribcage.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall slips a jab from Herugrim.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donivan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herugrim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Herugrim wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herugrim gets full guard.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herugrim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Herugrim trying to strike off his back.
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hall wants to get up but he can't break Herugrim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herugrim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donivan Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Herugrim misses.
Herugrim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herugrim swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall blocks a jab.
Herugrim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Herugrim misses.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herugrim as he avoids it easily.
Herugrim throws a combination that misses
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Herugrim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall crunches a lovely knee into Herugrim's ribcage.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Herugrim's takedown attempt.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Herugrim uses from the top position.
Herugrim preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to stand up but Herugrim is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall keeping full guard, as Herugrim tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to stand up but Herugrim is controlling him.
Herugrim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herugrim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Herugrim's best efforts.
Herugrim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Herugrim lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hall can't escape the position.
Herugrim has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hall is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conan Herugrim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Nelson!
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, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Garcia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Garcia wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Garcia looks gassed!
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcia tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nelson off and has taken his back!
Garcia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nelson is defending well though. Garcia let's go of the attempt for now.
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Garcia working for the choke.
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nelson is holding on tight.
Garcia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nelson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nelson is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has isolated one of Nelson's arms. Nelson looking to fight him off but Garcia twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Las Vegas Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Baby!
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, Tyler Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Cunnings scores with a four punch combination!
Vegas Baby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunnings but Cunnings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vegas Baby looks for a takedown but Cunnings sprawls well.
Vegas Baby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Vegas Baby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas Baby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegas Baby fails with the takedown.
Vegas Baby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunnings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Cunnings as Vegas Baby shoots in.
Cunnings stuffs the takedown attempt from Vegas Baby. Vegas Baby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings scores with a shot to the body.
Vegas Baby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunnings is fending him off so far but Vegas Baby persists. Nope, Cunnings circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas Baby shoots in and drives through. Cunnings sprawls well.
Vegas Baby is breathing heavily.
Cunnings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegas Baby is rocked!
It looks like Las Vegas Baby has been cut.
Cunnings measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vegas Baby! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyler Cunnings!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Elkins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Earp!
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, Cody Elkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins lands with a shot to the body.
Earp fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkins tests Earp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Earp shoots in but Elkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Earp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkins swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Earp shoots in and bounces Elkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Earp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elkins wriggles free and stands up.
Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Earp, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Elkins.
Elkins breaks from the clinch.
Elkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from Earp.
Elkins wants to break free but Earp has control.
Earp looking for a takedown.
Elkins breaks from the clinch.
Elkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkins but Elkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cody Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earp fails with the takedown.
Earp is breathing heavily.
Elkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Earp up against the cage.
Elkins is leaning against Earp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Earp keeps him there for the moment.
Elkins can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Elkins.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath Earp's ribcage. Earp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Earp is controlling the position.
Earp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Earp has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath Earp's ribcage. Earp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elkins.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Elkins is stalling here.
Elkins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elkins.
Elkins instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Earp is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Elkins.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Elkins breaks from the clinch.
Elkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Earp. Earp gets slowly back to his feet.
Elkins darts in and clinches Earp up against the cage.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins scores with a shot to the side of Earp's head.
Elkins is leaning against Earp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from Earp.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Elkins.
Elkins breaks the clinch.
Earp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elkins clinches up against the cage.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Earp goes for a takedown attempt but Elkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Earp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Earp shoots in for a takedown but Elkins shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Elkins as Earp shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkins but Elkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elkins rushes Earp and presses him up against the cage.
Elkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dave Earp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elkins has Earp up against the cage in a clinch.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Earp has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins wants to break free but Earp has control.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Earp has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Earp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkins stuffs the takedown.
Cody Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Earp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Earp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkins pinned against the cage. Elkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkins swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Earp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Earp, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Earp keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earps head.
Earp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Earp has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elkins stalling against the cage.
Earp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp misses with a takedown attempt - Elkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Elkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Elkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Earp won't allow it.
Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkins moves into range and clinches up with Earp.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Elkins scores with a four punch combination!
Elkins scores with a hook to the body. Earp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from Elkins.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Earp's body. Earp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins works over Earp's head and body with a nice combination.
Elkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Earp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkins clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkins can't break the clinch.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Earp.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Earp.
A hook to the body from Elkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Earp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkins swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Earp.
Elkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elkins breaks from the clinch.
Elkins tries to clinch there but Earp circles away.
Earp shoots in but Elkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Earp goes for a takedown attempt but Elkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Earp shoots for a takedown but Elkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Earp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins gets a clinch.
Earp prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins wants to break free but Earp has control.
Elkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Elkins digs a right hand into Earp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Earp's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Earp keeps him there for the moment.
Elkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Earp has double underhooks.
Earp is working for takedown but Elkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Earp has Elkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Elkins.
Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elkins.
Elkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Earp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.
Earp wants a takedown but no success here.
Elkins can't break the clinch.
Elkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elkins wants to break free but Earp has control.
Earp prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Elkins.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Earp is controlling the position.
Earp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earps head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Earp has double underhooks.
Elkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Earp is controlling the position.
Elkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Earp prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Earp prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Earp is controlling the position.
Earp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elkins pushes Earp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elkins.
Elkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Elkins lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Earp backwards.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Earp has double underhooks.
Elkins is stalling here.
Earp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Earp manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins is trying to control Earp's posture but Earp avoids it.
Elkins is looking to regain half guard here but Earp keeps moving and retains side control.
Elkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dave Earp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Earp throws an elbow but Elkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Earp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Elkins some visible discomfort.
Elkins gets back to half guard.
Earp working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Elkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Not Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Norey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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, Not Enough!
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, Derek Norey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norey misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Norey.
Norey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Norey catches Enough right on the button with a cross.
Enough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Enough does no damage.
Derek Norey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enough closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enough.
Norey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norey misses with a punch on the inside.
Enough lands with a light punch inside.
Norey avoids the elbow strike from Enough, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Norey - that landed with a thud.
Enough throws an elbow but it misses.
Norey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norey is leaning against Enough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norey working aggressively here.
Norey is working Enough over against the cage.
Enough throws an elbow that misses.
Enough ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Enough no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Enough lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norey!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Enough working for a guillotine from mount but Norey is in no mood to give up.
Enough unloads with some shots from mount but Norey bucks and avoids them well.
Enough looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Enough controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enough goes for an armbar but Norey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Norey.
Enough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enough is looking for a triangle here but Norey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Enough is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norey off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Enough.
Enough is trying to stick to Norey's back but Norey is turning into Enough. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Enough's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norey.
Norey trying to control the position from guard on top but Enough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enough is looking for a triangle but Norey pushes his legs off easily.
Enough wants to sweep here but Norey controlling him for the moment.
Enough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Enough is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norey is one step ahead there.
Enough has Norey pulled in close to control his posture.
Enough working for a triangle but Norey defends it easily.
Norey won't allow Enough to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Not Enough will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norey lands a really nice looking cross but Enough seems unphased.
Enough thows a body kick. Norey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norey scores with a body shot.
Enough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norey, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enough.
Enough throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Enough.
Enough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enough wants to stall.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Enough leaning against his opponent.
Enough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Norey.
A right hand to the body from Enough.
Enough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enough tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norey works on Enough's body with a couple of short punches.
Enough pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Norey fails to land.
A short right from Norey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough pulls guard effortlessly.
Enough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enough looking to control.
Enough has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Enough looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norey trying to control but Enough is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enough is looking to sweep but instead, Norey has passed into half guard.
Norey is pressing down on Enough's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enough is holding on for now.
Norey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Norey is looking to clinch but Enough is avoiding it.
Enough lands a head kick!
Norey is rocked!
Enough has managed to clinch.
Norey is still on wobbly legs! Can Enough finish him?
Norey throws a head punch that misses.
Norey seems to have recovered his senses.
Enough looking to slow down the pace here.
Enough tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Norey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enough backwards.
Norey scores with a shoulder strike.
Norey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norey working aggressively here.
Enough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Not Enough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enough trying to land knees to the body.
Norey has a couple of punches blocked by Enough.
Nice elbow from Enough.
Enough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enough wants a takedown but no success here.
Enough lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norey scores with a shot to the side of Enough's head.
Norey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enough backwards.
Norey misses with some punches.
Enough looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Norey.
Enough stalling in the clinch but Norey improves position.
Enough tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enough's elbow.
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enough stalling.
Norey blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norey lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Enough.
Norey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Norey scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norey.
Norey swings wildly with an uppercut but Enough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enough gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Enough wants to work for an arm triangle but Norey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norey is trying to stand up here but Enough is controlling him well.
Enough moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enough tries to move into full mount but can't pass Norey's legs.
Enough wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norey, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Not Enough will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Enough takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norey tries to clinch but Enough moves away
and Enough counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Enough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norey wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enough wants to work for an arm triangle but Norey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enough is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Norey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Enough wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norey keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Enough is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enough is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Enough seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Enough is looking for a kimura but Norey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enough to get the leverage.
Enough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Enough trying to control the action but Norey is working from the bottom.
Enough works his foot free and advances to mount.
Not Enough overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Enough can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norey is looking to escape.
Norey is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enough is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Norey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Enough fails to move to back control.
Derek Norey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enough controlling from mount.
Norey blocking the ground and pound.
Enough goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norey is on top in guard.
Enough is trying to keep Norey in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enough trying to control the position here.
Enough looking for a sweep. Not yet Enough, not yet.
Enough keeping moving, preventing Norey from controlling successfully.
Enough controlling Norey's posture.
Enough is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Not Enough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enough, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Enough!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Robson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. William Slider has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Slider!
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, Nathan Robson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Slider.
Slider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Nathan Robson has been cut.
Robson misses with a few strikes there.
Robson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Slider lands.
Slider waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Robson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Robson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Robson is rocked!
Slider controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robson is still in real trouble! Can Slider finish him?
Slider wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Slider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Robson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Slider from controlling successfully.
Robson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slider has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is trying to improve his position.
Robson is not content to let Slider control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying to improve his position.
Slider is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Slider just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Slider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slider connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Robson tumbling to the canvas! Slider pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Robson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Slider!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lancett Cridle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cridle comes to the cage accompanied by Counterfeit by Limp Bizkit. Wood has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lancett Cridle!
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, Hade Wood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cridle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wood connects with the punch.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Cridle on that attempt.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wood takes a swing at Cridle's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Cridle or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lancett Cridle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cridle. Cridle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown by Cridle or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Cridle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood pushes Cridle off and gets back to his feet.
Cridle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wood punishes Cridle's body with a nice straight punch.
Cridle is breathing heavily.
Wood lands a body shot.
Cridle misses with a body punch
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cridle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood punishes Cridle's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cridle shoots and misses
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Hade Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cridle fails with the takedown
and Cridle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cridle is rocked!
Cridle tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a right hand from hell and Cridle is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hade Wood!
Hade Wood is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Phillips (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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182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swanson!
Phillips prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.
Swanson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Phillips.
Swanson really wants to buck Phillips off and get back to his feet.
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swanson wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Phillips has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phillips.
Phillips pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Phillips content just to control the position here.
Swanson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Phillips locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Swanson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Phillips!
Milo Phillips is the new welterweight champion!
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