 |
RFC 4: Road to the Top PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between cody klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). klein comes to the cage accompanied by remember the name. Matti Vanhanen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cody klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matti Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen throws a body kick that misses.
klein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vanhanen's guard.
klein won't allow Vanhanen to sweep him here.
Vanhanen wants to stand and escape but klein is having none of it.
klein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
klein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanhanen wants to sweep here but klein controlling him for the moment.
Vanhanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in klein's guard.
klein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
klein looking to control but Vanhanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen is trying desperately to improve position.
klein working Vanhanen over with strikes here.
Vanhanen tries to reverse the position but klein maintains control.
Vanhanen is squirming around, avoiding klein's attempts to control the action.
klein is breathing heavily.
klein is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vanhanen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vanhanen!
klein wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanhanen stands up from klein's guard - Vanhanen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanhanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
klein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
klein is rocked!
It looks like cody klein has been cut.
Vanhanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen cracks the inside of klein's front leg.
klein seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but klein moved out of range.
klein closes the distance and clinches up with Vanhanen, looking for a takedown. klein pushes Vanhanen against the cage but Vanhanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanhanen keeps the fight on the outside.
klein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vanhanen blocks a head kick by klein.
klein fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cody klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
klein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanhanen. Vanhanen obviously looking to wear him down.
klein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanhanen as he avoids it easily.
klein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vanhanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vanhanen is looking to regain half guard here but klein keeps moving and retains side control.
klein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
klein wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen is trying to get back to half guard.
klein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
klein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vanhanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for klein but great work by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
klein is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
klein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
klein manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vanhanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
klein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vanhanen!
Vanhanen working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
klein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
klein landing strikes from the mount and Vanhanen is in trouble!
Vanhanen wants to control but klein is having none of it.
klein looking to control but Vanhanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
klein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vanhanen is now in klein's guard. A big mistake from klein there, giving up the dominant position!
klein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanhanen manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
klein prevents Vanhanen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matti Vanhanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on cody klein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
klein shoots in but no luck this time.
klein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by klein.
Vanhanen is looking to get back to his feet here but klein is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vanhanen's back.
Vanhanen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen moves into full guard.
klein pushes down on Vanhanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
klein wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
Vanhanen is trying to stand up here but klein is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cody klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
klein passes to side control.
Vanhanen is wriggling around trying to escape but klein has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Vanhanen taps out and klein picks up the big win! Great work there by klein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). cody klein!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dax MaCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Life in a Marvelous Time-Mos Def. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dax MaCauley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Black!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black thuds his shin into the meat of MaCauley's side.
Black throws a series of strikes that have MaCauley backpedaling.
Black scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black keeps MaCauley at a distance using the push kick.
MaCauley is breathing heavily.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black throws a leg kick but MaCauley moved away.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black throws a looping overhand right but MaCauley ducks down to avoid it.
Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MaCauley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Black does no damage.
MaCauley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
MaCauley misses with a two punch combination.
MaCauley wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
MaCauley tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
MaCauley throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
MaCauley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MaCauley tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
MaCauley tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for MaCauley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a right hand that MaCauley ducks under and follows up with a left that MaCauley also avoids with ease.
Black throws a right and a left that MaCauley avoids nicely.
MaCauley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses MaCauley's sensitive parts.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MaCauley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MaCauley prevents the takedown attempt.
MaCauley breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Black cracks the inside of MaCauley's front leg.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaCauley clinches up against the cage.
Black has MaCauley pushed against the cage.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MaCauley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dax MaCauley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Black.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MaCauley smiles and moves away.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MaCauley is rocked!Black throws a combination that misses
letting MaCauley counter with a right hand.
Oh MaCauley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - MaCauley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MaCauley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
MaCauley seems to have got his legs back now.
Black misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaCauley lands with a right hand.
MaCauley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MaCauley tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
MaCauley tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
MaCauley fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaCauley lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Black.
Black Rushes MaCauley and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! MaCauley is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Black Piles on the pressure and MaCauley crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Black!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies by Drowning Pool. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs is rocked!
It looks like Colin Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Jacobs moves into full guard.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wallace tries to hold on but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacobs landing punches.
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Jacobs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacobs looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs looking to ground and pound but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace tries to improve his position but instead Jacobs has taken his back!
Wallace prevents Jacobs from getting a body triangle.
Wallace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wallace knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wallace for a finish.
Jacobs controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace breaks Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wallace distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Wallace is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Wallace passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs gets full guard.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wallace is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jacobs Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wallace's back instead.
Jacobs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jacobs is hanging on to Wallace's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control.
Jacobs cracks Wallace with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wallace from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jacobs is looking for the choke from the back position but Wallace is controlling his hands well.
Jacobs tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jacobs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wallace. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wallace has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jacobs looking for the choke but no joy.
Wallace is trapped and Jacobs is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wallace. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jacobs tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke.
Wallace tries to roll but Jacobs sticks to his back.
Wallace looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jacobs.
Wallace 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 Jacobs gets his way!
Jacobs controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
Jacobs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jacobs tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Jacobs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Jacobs is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace feints and as Jacobs raises his hands in defense, Wallace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wallace is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jacobs Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wallace's back instead.
Jacobs scores with punches to the body.
Jacobs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wallace trying to control the position but Jacobs manages to sink in the hooks.
Jacobs is hanging on to Wallace's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacobs doesn't have the hooks in and Wallace manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacobs, up you get!
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace letting Jacobs take a breather here.
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!
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Jacobs.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacobs lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Jacobs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallace is looking to escape.
Wallace is looking to get to half guard.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Jacobs controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wallace gets a takedown into half guard.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace is keen to just control but Jacobs is a slippery customer.
Jacobs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobs.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallace works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacobs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Jacobs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
Wallace tries to move to mount but Jacobs blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace looks up at the clock and then as Jacobs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wallace smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wallace landing a few strikes.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobs is looking to reverse the position.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
Jacobs trying to control but Wallace postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
Jacobs stands and throws Wallace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wallace wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallace is looking to escape.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Wallace really wants to buck Jacobs off and get back to his feet.
William Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jacobs throws some wild stikes that Wallace manages to avoid easily.
Jacobs tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
Jacobs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jacobs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wallace's face.
That's four 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.
Jacobs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs looking to secure an arm triangle but Wallace defends it well.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
Jacobs dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs working Wallace over with strikes here.
Jacobs get's back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chilo Menga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen Mos Def - I Against I as his entrance music. Jimi Floyd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chilo Menga's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilo Menga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Floyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menga is stalling in the full guard.
Floyd wants to stand but Menga is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Floyd can't keep his opponent in guard - Menga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet.
Menga is looking to advance position but Floyd won't allow it.
Menga is keen to just control but Floyd is a slippery customer.
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Menga stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menga gets the takedown into side control.
Menga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Menga is breathing heavily.
Menga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Floyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menga wants to control but Floyd is keeping him busy.
Floyd is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Menga is controlling him well.
Menga has an Americana. Floyd didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Menga is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Menga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chilo Menga!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki's entrance music is Remember the Name. A fine choice. Gabriel Dickson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Plays chess |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickson wants to break free but Rutecki has control.
Dickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Rutecki.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutecki has him pressed against the cage.
Rutecki has picked Dickson up - he's going for a ride! Rutecki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rutecki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rutecki has Dickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutecki scores a nice knee to the body.
Rutecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Dickson looks gassed!Rutecki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicksons head.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch but Rutecki keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Rutecki.
Rutecki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dickson is trying to keep an underhook but Rutecki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rutecki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rutecki pulls his head out easily.
Rutecki decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickson, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutecki lands a knee to the body.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutecki has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson is trying to break free.
Rutecki lands a takedown into guard.
Rutecki won't allow Dickson to get back to his feet.
Dickson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rutecki stands and steps away. Dickson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Dickson.
Nice sprawl there from Rutecki as Dickson shoots in.
Rutecki drives through and clinches with Dickson against the cage.
Rutecki crunches a lovely knee into Dickson's ribcage.
Rutecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutecki scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki crunches a lovely knee into Dickson's ribcage.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutecki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickson seems keen to control Rutecki's posture.
Dickson is looking to stand up but Rutecki isn't so interested in that idea.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Rutecki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickson is proving hard to escape from.
Dickson pushes a forearm under Rutecki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rutecki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Dickson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredrick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, Dredrick Tatum!
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, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spade sprawls well initially but Tatum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tatum pulls his head out easily.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Spade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spade defends it well.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum is pressing down on Spade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spade is holding on for now.
Tatum is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Spade works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spade is on top in guard.
Spade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade works over Tatum's head and body with a nice combination.
Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Spade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatum.
Spade misses with a few strikes there.
Tatum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spade!
Tatum working for a submission but Spade is keeping him at bay.
Tatum working for a submission but Spade is keeping him at bay.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tatum isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatum lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatum has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tatum isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tatum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spade sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tatum is controlling him.
Tatum postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tatum, into his guard.
Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade pushes down on Tatum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatum tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Tatum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spade works his way into side control.
Spade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tatum, who protects the arm well.
Spade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spade stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spade throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Spade throws a nice looking combination but Tatum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spade wants to stand and escape but Tatum is having none of it.
Spade had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tatum is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Spade Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tatum's back instead.
Tatum tries to escape the position.
Tatum showing good submission defense here.
Tatum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Spade has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tatum is trying to defend against the choke here but Spade has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Spade Tightens the hold and Tatum taps out furiously! Spade displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Spade!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aschen Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
20
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast |
|
| |
|
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, Aschen Breaker!
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, joe cool!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for cool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Breaker. No joy for cool on that attempt.
cool has a takedown stuffed.
Breaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. cool looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Breaker tries for a kimura but cool is defending well.
cool is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Breaker trying to control the position but cool is working away.
cool is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
cool sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cool tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Breaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
cool makes his way to full guard. A much better position for cool.
Breaker won't allow cool to sweep him here.
cool throwing short punches from the bottom.
Breaker working some strikes from top position.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Breaker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
cool wants to sweep here but Breaker controlling him for the moment.
cool is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cool is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
cool is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cool throwing shots but Breaker is blocking nicely.
cool is nestled in close to Breaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
cool scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breaker is pressing down on cool's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
cool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breaker is trying to keep cool in close.
Breaker seems keen to control cool's posture.
cool has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Breaker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! cool is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Breaker pulls down on the head and he's put cool to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aschen Breaker!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
