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EUFC 37: Argyle vs. Hamilton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Mandic (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Mandic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandic lands a big uppercut and Drago crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drago looks OK.
Drago is rocked!
Mandic blocks the strikes from Drago.
Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mandic lands a brutal head kick. Drago looks out on his feet and Mandic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marcel Mandic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Dont trust me as his entrance music. Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell off to one side.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortiz rushes Liddell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Liddell has double underhooks.
Liddell controlling the action here for a moment.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Liddell.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz throws a head kick that Liddell semi-blocks.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liddell is in trouble now - Ortiz has advanced to mount!
Ortiz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Liddell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Liddell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz cracks Liddell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cronus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Never Thought About Going Back. The crowd seem to be enjoying Solo's choice of entrance music: Highway to the Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cronus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Solo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Solo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Solo struggling a bit here.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Solo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Solo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to advance position but instead Solo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solo controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo is looking to escape.
Jones is working for a kimura but Solo is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Solo is not content to let Jones control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solo fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Solo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Solo is in no mood to give up.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Solo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Solo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Solo is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has his foot on Solo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Solo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Solo's back instead.
Jones looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Solo tries to buck him off.
Jones keeps control of the position as Solo tries to break free.
Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Solo is defending it well.
Jones scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jones lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jones is looking for a rear naked choke here but Solo reverses the position brilliantly into Jones's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cronus Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is working an open guard so Solo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Solo scores with a decent looking hook.
Solo gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
Solo is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones wants to control but Solo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Solo in his half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
Solo is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Solo is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Solo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cronus Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arias has chosen Don Omar - Conteo as his entrance music. David Arias struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.7lbs 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Duke!
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, David Arias!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke scores with a leg kick.
Arias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duke lands a body shot.
A head kick lands from Duke that sends Arias to the canvas. Arias tries to scramble back to his feet but Duke brings him back down into side control.
It looks like David Arias has been cut.
Duke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Duke working the head with strikes.
Arias takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias wants to control but Duke postures up.
Duke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arias, who protects the arm well.
Duke throws an elbow but Arias slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duke is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duke slips a nice elbow through Arias's hands, connecting with Arias's forehead.
Duke is looking for a kimura here.
Duke working Arias over with strikes.
Arias throws a strike from the bottom but Duke passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arias some visible discomfort.
Arias takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Duke keeps moving and retains side control.
Duke working away.
Arias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Duke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arias wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arias tries to strike from the bottom.
Arias 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.
Duke landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Arias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duke shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well.
Arias moves in looking to clinch but Duke pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Duke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duke.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke lands a high kick!
Arias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arias avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke tries to clinch up but Arias circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Duke.
A head kick from Duke lands but Arias takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Duke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duke clinches up with Arias and pushes him back against the cage.
Arias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arias avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias breaks from the clinch.
Arias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke scores with a head kick.
Arias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Duke lands but Arias takes it in his stride.
Duke looks to land a body kick but Arias moved away.
Duke swats away the attempt to clinch by Arias.
Duke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arias tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arias misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke thuds his shin into the meat of Arias's side.
Arias tries to keep at a distance but Duke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arias takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Arias.
Arias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Duke.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Arias's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Duke.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arias.
Arias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arias gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duke regains guard.
Duke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Duke is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Duke lands a couple of elbows.
Duke preventing the sweep.
Duke cracks Arias with a solid left hand.
Duke throwing strikes from guard but Arias blocks nicely.
Arias lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias is looking for a triangle here but Duke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Arias's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duke throws a head kick but Arias moves out of range.
Duke lands a with a good body shot.
Duke has managed to clinch.
Arias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arias misses with some punches.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Arias is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Duke missing with knees to the body.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duke wants to break free but Arias has control.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arias moves in looking to clinch but Duke pushes him off.
Arias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arias tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke lands with a nice body kick.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias doesn't manage to clinch there - Duke circles away.
Duke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke clinches.
Arias looking to stall.
Duke keeps control of Arias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke has Arias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arias tumbling to the mat - Duke dives into Arias's guard.
Duke stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Duke off and has taken his back!
Arias is trying to stick to Duke's back but Duke is turning into Arias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Duke.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke 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.
Arias lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arias working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias drops an elbow to the side of Duke's head.
Arias slips a nice elbow through Duke's hands, connecting with Duke's forehead.
Duke punching from the bottom.
Duke is trying to get back to full guard.
Duke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Duke working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard.
Duke pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duke is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
David Arias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke moves nicely into side control.
Raoul Duke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arias is trying to work for a sweep but Duke has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fedor lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee has chosen East Coast West Coast Killaz as his entrance music. fedor lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Simmons!
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, fedor lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simmons.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons connects with a crisp jab.
lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simmons throws a right hand that lee ducks under and follows up with a left that lee also avoids with ease.
Earl Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons scores a takedown into full mount!
Simmons get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons misses with a hook. lee ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Simmons misses.
Simmons throws a body punch but lee moves out of range.
Simmons slow jab from lee misses its intended target.
lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons misses the jab.
Simmons throws a hook but lee avoids it easily.
lee blocks a head kick by Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Simmons throws a jab when lee was well out of range.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
A nice combination there by lee.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simmons's knee momentarily.
lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
lee fails with the takedown.
lee misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lee shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Earl Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fedor lee.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Simmons scores with a three punch combo!
Simmons gets off balance looking for a body kick
and lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Simmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
lee shoots in but no luck this time.
lee lands with a slapping head kick.
lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but lee moved out of range.
Simmons misses with a body punch
and lee counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and lee counters with a solid body kick.
lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simmons really felt that one!
lee misses with the combination.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a body shot
and lee counters with a head kick.
lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
lee slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
lee is breathing heavily.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. lee saw that one coming.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simmons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but lee manages to avoid it.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and lee counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Simmons misses
and lee counters with a head kick.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lee counters with a head kick.
Simmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Earl Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons punishes lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by lee.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that lee sees coming a mile off.
Simmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and lee counters with a leg kick.
lee is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simmons is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee counters with a head kick.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lee counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fedor lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and lee counters with a nice leg kick.
lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Simmons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lee counters with a two punch combo.
Simmons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Simmons misses with a shot to the body
and lee counters with a big head kick but Simmons shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simmons's knee momentarily.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Simmons shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and lee counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons throws a body kick the misses
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Simmons misses with a hook.
Simmons lunges at lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by lee's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
lee with a poor takedown
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
lee scores with a one two! Simmons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Simmons.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but lee ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons throws a series of punches but lee avoids them all with ease.
Simmons works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a double jab
and lee counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons works over lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Simmons misses with a combination
and lee counters with a nice body kick.
lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earl Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fedor lee.
lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
No joy there for lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a double jab
and lee counters with a head kick.
lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a body shot
and lee counters with a nice body kick.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Simmons digs a good body shot into lee's ribs.
Earl Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lee counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons misses the jab.
Simmons lands a nice shot that snaps lee's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Simmons!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pallai Zoltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden MacMadchea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoltan's entrance music is Sub Bass Monster - Hol a szeretet?. A fine choice. MacMadchea has chosen London Calling by The Clash as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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153 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pallai Zoltan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden MacMadchea!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoltan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zoltan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoltan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacMadchea shoots in and bounces Zoltan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zoltan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoltan is working hard here to advance position.
MacMadchea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacMadchea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacMadchea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zoltan controls MacMadchea momentarily but MacMadchea frees himself.
MacMadchea controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacMadchea stands and throws Zoltan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea is putting a hurting on Zoltan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zoltan is looking to reverse the position.
MacMadchea is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zoltan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zoltan is looking for a sweep.
MacMadchea advances to full mount.
MacMadchea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacMadchea prevents Zoltan from getting the reversal.
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.
MacMadchea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zoltan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacMadchea is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zoltan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacMadchea looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacMadchea is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zoltan is surviving well by controlling MacMadchea's body position as best he can.
MacMadchea lands a nice shot to the head.
Zoltan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacMadchea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoltan is looking to escape.
Zoltan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea tries to control but Zoltan wriggling away.
Zoltan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
MacMadchea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoltan is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by MacMadchea.
Zoltan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zoltan looking to pass the guard.
MacMadchea has his foot on Zoltan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoltan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacMadchea is trying to control the position but Zoltan postures up.
MacMadchea throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacMadchea pulls Zoltan in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMadchea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacMadchea keeping full guard, as Zoltan tries to pass.
MacMadchea pulls Zoltan in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacMadchea is on top in guard.
MacMadchea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden MacMadchea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacMadchea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zoltan!
MacMadchea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aiden MacMadchea just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacMadchea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aiden MacMadchea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMadchea drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacMadchea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacMadchea passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacMadchea escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea shoots in and bounces Zoltan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacMadchea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacMadchea throwing strikes from guard but Zoltan blocks nicely.
MacMadchea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoltan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zoltan looking for a guillotine here but MacMadchea defends easily.
Zoltan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacMadchea!
Zoltan get's back to his feet.
Zoltan doesn't manage to clinch there - MacMadchea circles away.
Zoltan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoltan lunges at MacMadchea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacMadchea's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoltan tries to clinch there but MacMadchea circles away.
MacMadchea looks for a takedown but Zoltan sprawls well.
MacMadchea avoids the head kick by Zoltan.
Zoltan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zoltan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacMadchea can't get the takedown.
Pallai Zoltan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden MacMadchea.
MacMadchea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacMadchea jumps into guard, dragging Zoltan to the mat.
Zoltan wants to control from the top but MacMadchea keeps moving.
MacMadchea pulls Zoltan in close to his closed guard and prevents Zoltan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zoltan preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea keeping full guard, as Zoltan tries to pass.
Zoltan stands and throws MacMadchea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoltan trying to control the action but MacMadchea is working from the bottom.
MacMadchea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoltan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zoltan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoltan working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacMadchea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zoltan's best efforts.
Zoltan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden MacMadchea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zoltan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacMadchea shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoltan sprawls well. He's pushed MacMadchea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zoltan as MacMadchea shoots in.
Zoltan tries to clinch there but MacMadchea circles away.
MacMadchea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacMadchea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMadchea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pallai Zoltan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden MacMadchea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacMadchea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoltan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea shoots in for a double leg but Zoltan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacMadchea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoltan counters by moving into the clinch.
MacMadchea is trying to break the clinch but Zoltan has him pressed against the cage.
Zoltan looking to stall.
Zoltan tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMadchea avoids the damage to the body.
MacMadchea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoltan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zoltan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacMadchea swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoltan.
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.
MacMadchea has a takedown stuffed.
MacMadchea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacMadchea trying to control the pace.
Zoltan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacMadchea is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacMadchea connects with a nice short shot to Zoltan's temple.
Zoltan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zoltan wants to sweep here but MacMadchea controlling him for the moment.
Zoltan has his foot on MacMadchea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacMadchea works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoltan keeping moving, preventing MacMadchea from controlling successfully.
Zoltan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MacMadchea is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zoltan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MacMadchea's back instead.
MacMadchea prevents Zoltan from getting a body triangle.
MacMadchea breaks Zoltan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoltan is on top in guard.
MacMadchea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pallai Zoltan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea has his hands on Zoltan's head, controlling the position.
Zoltan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zoltan preventing the sweep.
MacMadchea has Zoltan pulled in close to control his posture.
Zoltan wants to pass the guard but MacMadchea is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pallai Zoltan.
I think MacMadchea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden MacMadchea!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markakis has his takedown stuffed
and Hanma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanma.
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markakis keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markakis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Markakis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markakis manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Markakis's guard.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Markakis misses with the combination.
Markakis has Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markakis backwards.
Markakis can't break the clinch.
Markakis tries for a takedown but Hanma manages to get underhooks.
Markakis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markakis backwards.
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.
Markakis trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
Hanma can't get the takedown.
Markakis jumps guard but Hanma stands there with Markakis around his waist. Markakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Markakis.
Hanma wants the takedown. Markakis is fighting it off but Hanma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markakis's guard against the cage.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markakis pulls Hanma in to control the position.
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Markakis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markakis manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Markakis's guard.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma stands and throws Markakis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markakis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hanma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markakis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanma has hold of Markakis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Markakis seems comfortable defending it but Hanma has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Markakis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Markakis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hanma couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton has chosen OTC- why can't i as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trajan Argyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamilton as he jumps to the side.
Hamilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Argyle.
Argyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamilton pinned against the cage. Hamilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Argyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argyle.
Argyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamilton doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Argyle does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but Argyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trajan Argyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argyle misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Argyle is having none of it.
Argyle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hamilton.
Hamilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton clinches.
Hamilton digs a right hand into Argyle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Argyle's gas tank.
Argyle can't break the clinch.
Hamilton has a couple of punches blocked by Argyle.
Hamilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Argyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Argyle scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argyle throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Argyle checks it well.
Argyle slow jab from Hamilton misses its intended target.
Hamilton lands with a shot to the body.
Argyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamilton as he avoids it easily.
Hamilton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Argyle. Argyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Argyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Argyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Argyle looks to land a right hand but Hamilton moved out of range.
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Argyle.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argyle throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Argyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamilton is looking to clinch but Argyle is avoiding it.
Hamilton clinches up with Argyle and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a shot to the body.
Argyle is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.
Hamilton lands a right hand.
Argyle is trying to break free.
Hamilton'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.
Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argyle looking to pass the guard.
Argyle is working hard here to advance position.
Argyle is breathing heavily.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton wants to stand and escape but Argyle is having none of it.
Argyle wants to pass the guard but Hamilton is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamilton holds on and takes a little breather.
Argyle has gone for a leg lock! Hamilton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Argyle's guard.
Argyle is working an open guard so Hamilton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Argyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamilton slips a straight right by Argyle.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Argyle circles away.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Argyle circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as Argyle shoots in.
Hamilton blocks a jab.
Argyle lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Argyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton throws a looping overhand right but Argyle ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Argyle blocks the low kick.
Argyle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to clinch up.
Hamilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Argyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Argyle lands a jab to the head.
Argyle throws the left hand but Hamilton avoids the punch easily.
Hamilton lands a nice shot that snaps Argyle's head back.
Argyle is rocked!
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argyle.
Oh Argyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trajan Argyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Argyle seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hamilton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Argyle is backing up but Hamilton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Argyle covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hamilton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Hamilton!
Rob Hamilton is the new featherweight champion!
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