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Syn' 69: In Your Eyes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi misses with a hook. Laitela ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ismo Laitela has been cut.
Laitela avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenata Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitela manages to avoid it.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Laitela on that attempt.
Laitela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laitela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Laitela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laitela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitela looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Laitela has hold of Takahashi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Takahashi seems comfortable defending it but Laitela has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Takahashi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Takahashi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Laitela couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ismo Laitela!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Seeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Seeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Seeland shoots in.
Richards feints and as Seeland raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Richards gets to his feet. Seeland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Seeland looks gassed!
Richards stuns Seeland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Seeland. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Seeland to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Seeland is rocked!
It looks like Jeremy Seeland has been cut.
Seeland is working an open guard so Richards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Seeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards throws an overhand right that has Seeland reeling! Richards follows up with more punches and Seeland is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dostojevskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's entrance music is Burn It Down by Five Finger Death Punch. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dostojevskij !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Dostojevskij avoids nicely.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dostojevskij waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Arlovski.
A combination from Arlovski does no damage.
Dostojevskij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dostojevskij wants to clinch.
Dostojevskij throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Arlovski defending well as Dostojevskij loads up on a big left hand.
Dostojevskij shoots in but no luck this time.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dostojevskij avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Dostojevskij bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski drops Dostojevskij with a nice combination! Arlovski dives into Dostojevskij 's guard, looking to finish!
Dostojevskij has his foot on Arlovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlovski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dostojevskij trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostojevskij wants to improve his position but instead Arlovski has moved into half guard.
Arlovski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dostojevskij is trying to get back to full guard.
Dostojevskij actively working from the bottom here.
Dostojevskij looks gassed!
Dostojevskij wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dostojevskij throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
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.
Dostojevskij throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combo that has Dostojevskij backing up. Dostojevskij nods at Arlovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Arlovski drops Dostojevskij with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dostojevskij looks back up at him and smiles so Arlovski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dostojevskij is rocked!
Arlovski lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dostojevskij - he's out on his feet here! Arlovski follows up with another monster hook that separates Dostojevskij from consciousness! Dostojevskij falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Arlovski stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AJ Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribeiro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taylor tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ribeiro wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taylor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ribeiro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taylor's back instead.
Taylor tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro working for a choke but Taylor is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to break free.
Taylor staying busy and making it hard for Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
Taylor breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Leonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Leonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leonov advances position into side control!
Leonov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Leonov drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murphy's legs.
Leonov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy prevents Leonov from improving position.
Murphy defending against the ground and pound.
Leonov prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Leonov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leonov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murphy's legs.
Leonov tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Leonov working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
Leonov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leonov but great work by Murphy.
Leonov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leonov is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov.
Leonov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Leonov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leonov dominating with strikes here.
Leonov working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Leonov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stand but Leonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov 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.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Leonov looking to pass the guard.
Leonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Leonov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonovis looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.
Leonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonov slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Leonov clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonov jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Leonov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Murphy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Leonov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Murphy's back instead.
Murphy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Murphy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Murphy for a finish.
Murphy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murphy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov struggling to land strikes to the head as Murphy covers up.
Leonov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Leonov is persistently looking for the submission but Murphy is defending it well.
Leonov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Leonov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four 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.
Murphy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Murphy fending off the submission attempt from Leonov.
Murphy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Leonov is punishing Murphy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Leonov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Leonov shoots in.
Leonov feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Leonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Leonov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonov drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Leonov off! Leonov jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Leonov trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!
Leonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov gets the takedown into side control.
Leonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leonov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leonov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murphy tries to escape but Leonov is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy parries the strikes from Leonov easily there. Leonov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murphy to escape.
Murphy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Leonov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Leonov lands a shot to the head.
Murphy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Murphy hold on?
Leonov lands shots from the back.
Edward A Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Leonov looking for the RNC.
Leonov scores with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Vadim Leonov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vadim Leonov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Vadim Leonov!
Vadim Leonov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is wolf pack. Corncrab is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Corncrab staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a right hand that Corncrab ducks under and follows up with a left that Corncrab also avoids with ease.
Corncrab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corncrab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Corncrab with an open hand slap.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Corncrab.
Corncrab slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Corncrab moves out of range.
Corncrab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corncrab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Corncrab ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Corncrab throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corncrab throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corncrab looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Corncrab.
Jackson throws a hook but Corncrab blocks it.
Corncrab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Corncrab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Corncrab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jackson and Corncrab goes tumbling to the canvas! Jackson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corncrab has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Corncrab defends it.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corncrab flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Corncrab is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson working over Corncrab with some ground and pound. Corncrab looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corncrab wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Corncrab punching from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots but Corncrab is blocking nicely.
Corncrab throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson working Corncrab over with strikes.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corncrab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corncrab throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson postures up in Corncrab's guard and throws a big left but Corncrab blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corncrab is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corncrab has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to sweep here but Corncrab controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Corncrab from controlling successfully.
Jackson 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.
Corncrab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corncrab has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Corncrab manages to pass to side control!
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Corncrab is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
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.
Corncrab throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Corncrab.
Denton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Corncrab's head but Corncrab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corncrab.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Corncrab saw that one coming.
Denton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Corncrab avoids them all with ease.
Corncrab has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corncrab is rocked!
That has opened up Stanley Corncrab's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Corncrab avoids it easily.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Corncrab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corncrab.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Corncrab throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Corncrab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Corncrab throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Corncrab shoots in.
Corncrab is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson connects with a nice cross there... Corncrab is looking wobbly and Jackson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Corncrab to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jackson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denton Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Naaktgeboren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's entrance music is Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. A fine choice. Bas Naaktgeboren is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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196 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Naaktgeboren!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naaktgeboren moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Bas Naaktgeboren has been cut.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Naaktgeboren sprawls well.
Naaktgeboren wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naaktgeboren pinned against the cage. Naaktgeboren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naaktgeboren is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Naaktgeboren is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naaktgeboren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Naaktgeboren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren is sitting in close to Penn's body. Penn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Naaktgeboren is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Naaktgeboren is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang Your Head (Metal Health). Troy Washington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington scores with a three punch combo!
Perry wants to clinch but Washington slips to the side
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
so Perry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Perry is proving a slippery customer.
Perry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Washington's guard.
Perry working the head and body with strikes.
Perry blocks the strikes from Washington.
Perry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Perry throwing strikes but missing.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perry controlling the position well.
Perry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Perry is trying to control but Washington manages to pass to mount!
Washington with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Perry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Washington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perry has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Perry is working to get back to half guard.
Washington jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Perry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Perry and Washington has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Washington looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Perry throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Perry has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry thows a big elbow that misses.
Perry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perry advances to half guard.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Perry tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Perry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Perry throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perry controls the pace.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Perry wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington wants to control the pace but Perry is squirming around nicely.
Perry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to take Perry's back but he can't do it this time.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Perry trying to control from the bottom.
Perry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perry wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington is keen to just control but Perry is a slippery customer.
Perry works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Perry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Perry slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Perry passes into half guard.
Perry drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Perry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Washington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Perry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Perry misses with the combination.
Rudy Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washington wants to control but Perry postures up.
Washington regains half guard.
Rudy Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Perry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perry is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington!
Perry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Perry.
Perry wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Perry breaks from Washington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Perry has a good base and remains in mount.
Perry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Washington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Washington is bucking up trying to escape but Perry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
Perry working Washington over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a heavy elbow.
Perry landing shots from mount.
Perry lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Perry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perry lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Perry landing punches.
Washington is bucking up trying to escape but Perry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Washington is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Perry finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Perry! Washington is hurt baaadly! Perry is firing away with more strikes - Washington is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rudy Perry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos comes to the cage accompanied by Military Soviet Hymn . Combs has chosen All About The Benjamins as his entrance music. Ebanij Nasos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Combs's chin.
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasos throws a right hand that Combs ducks under and follows up with a left that Combs also avoids with ease.
Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Combs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.
Combs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasos is just riding it out for now. Combs eventually gives up the hold.
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nasos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nasos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nasos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs.
Combs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Combs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Combs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasos is surviving well by controlling Combs's body position as best he can.
Combs looks gassed!
Nasos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Combs looking to finish Nasos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nasos!
Nasos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Combs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Combs won't let Nasos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Combs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs working Nasos over with strikes here.
Combs punching from mount but Nasos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nasos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Combs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nasos is trying to stand up.
Combs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nasos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Combs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasos throws a shot from downtown. Combs moves away and avoids it.
Combs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nasos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Combs jabs Nasos right on the nose. Nasos blinks but takes it well.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Nasos.
Combs stalks Nasos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nasos's face. Nasos staggers backwards, shaken.
Nasos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Combs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Combs misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Combs finds it's target.
Combs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Nasos.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Combs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nasos, who protects the arm well.
Combs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nasos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nasos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Combs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Combs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Nasos.
Combs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Combs trying to control but Nasos is working from the bottom.
Combs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasos is looking to stand up but Combs isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nasos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasos misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ebanij Nasos has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Combs connects with a looping right hand.
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nasos in his tracks.
Nasos gets caught flat footed, as Combs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Combs won't allow Nasos to get back to his feet.
Combs looking to pass the guard.
Combs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Combs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Combs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs stops Nasos from standing up.
Nasos can't keep his opponent in guard - Combs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Combs wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Combs misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Combs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nasos throws a head kick but Combs moves out of range.
Nasos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Nasos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Combs is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nasos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nasos wants to get back to his feet.
Combs wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nasos throws a head kick that misses.
That's four 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.
Nasos slips under a jab from Combs.
Nasos throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Ebanij Nasos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Nasos.
Combs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nasos pushes Combs off looking to stand but Combs dives back in and keeps control.
Combs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nasos tries to kick Combs off but Combs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs trying to control from half guard but Nasos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Combs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ebanij Nasos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Combs misses its intended target.
Combs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nasos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Combs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Combs prevents Nasos from escaping the position.
Combs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nasos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nasos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Combs trying to control the action but Nasos is working from the bottom.
Nasos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Combs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nasos stops Combs from passing to mount.
Nasos pushes Combs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Combs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nasos misses with a shot to the body
and Combs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Combs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nasos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Combs.
Nasos is trying to stand up here but Combs is controlling him well.
Combs controlling the pace.
Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nasos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nasos pushes Combs off looking to stand but Combs dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nasos defend it? Combs steps over the head and cranks it - Nasos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Combs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Combs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Aerosmith - Dream On as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Hakuin Ekaku has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekaku which made him look bad.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakuin Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku lands a with a good body shot.
Aoki looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Aoki sprawling to the canvas. Ekaku follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Aoki hang on?
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is staying active underneath Ekaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki punching from the bottom.
Ekaku tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aoki controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Ekaku has control of the leg.
Ekaku is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
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.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Aoki throws a strike but Ekaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Hakuin Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakuin Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku as he jumps to the side.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku.
Aoki darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
That has opened up Masakazu Aoki's cut even more.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Masakazu Aoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekaku tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Ekaku.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku jabs at Aoki's body.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku scores with a one two! Aoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Ekaku lands a two punch combo.
Masakazu Aoki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masakazu Aoki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hakuin Ekaku!
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