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IGR 49 - Comeback PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dreiko Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Tyson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Dead End. Dreiko Lao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dreiko Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lao as he avoids it easily.
Lao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lao throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Lao in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson looking for subs off his back but Lao has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lao passes into side control!
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Lao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lao wants to stand up but Tyson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tyson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lao has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lao prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
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.
Tyson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lao stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tyson to get to his feet.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Lao as Tyson shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dreiko Lao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Lao misses.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Lao sprawls well.
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dreiko Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dreiko Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Tyson.
Lao misses with the combination.
Lao fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Lao misses with the combination.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lao swinging wilding here.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lao circles away.
Lao throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Lao tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dreiko Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dreiko Lao dominated that second round.
That's time! Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lao misses with a wild combination.
Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tyson's guard! Nice work there by Lao!
Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.
Tyson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lao stacks Tyson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lao!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to improve his position.
Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lao decides to stand up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Mikko Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Lao scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lao misses with a two punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Dreiko Lao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dreiko Lao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riley Kerestes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Kerestes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liriano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liriano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liriano.
Liriano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kerestes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerestes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liriano.
Liriano throws a hook but Kerestes blocks it.
Liriano tries to move into range but Kerestes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kerestes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley Kerestes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerestes scores with a punch to the head.
Kerestes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kerestes cracks the inside of Liriano's front leg.
Kerestes looks to land a left hand but Liriano moved out of range nicely.
Kerestes connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nelson Liriano has been cut.
Liriano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerestes. Kerestes obviously looking to wear him down.
Liriano looks gassed!
Liriano throws a right hand that Kerestes ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerestes also avoids with ease.
Kerestes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerestes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liriano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerestes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kerestes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerestes catches Liriano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kerestes can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Kerestes misses its intended target.
Kerestes throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Liriano stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kerestes follows into mount!
Liriano is rocked!
Kerestes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Liriano is still in real trouble! Can Kerestes finish him?
Kerestes get's back to his feet.
Liriano seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerestes lands a two punch combo.
Kerestes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liriano's calf.
Kerestes throws a sloppy head kick and Liriano moves out of range easily.
Kerestes lands a right hook to the body.
Liriano blocks a head kick by Kerestes.
Liriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerestes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liriano lands with a hook. Kerestes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerestes misses the target.
Kerestes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liriano throws out the jab.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Liriano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kerestes to counter with a crisp jab.
Liriano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kerestes!
Liriano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liriano thuds a left hand into Kerestes's body.
Kerestes just misses with a punch to the body.
Liriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerestes connects with a solid leg kick.
Liriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerestes.
Liriano throws a combination. Kerestes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerestes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes feints and then cracks Liriano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liriano down.
Liriano slips a jab from Kerestes.
Liriano thuds a left hand into Kerestes's body.
Kerestes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liriano lands a lovely overhand right.
Kerestes throws a right hand that Liriano ducks under and follows up with a left that Liriano also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liriano. That's going to slow Kerestes down.
Kerestes misses with a straight left.
Liriano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from Liriano.
Kerestes cracks Liriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kerestes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liriano misses with a series of wild punches.
Liriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liriano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kerestes throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes throws a series of strikes that have Liriano backpedaling.
Kerestes walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liriano.
Liriano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerestes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liriano takes a step back to recover.
Kerestes slips a jab and a cross from Liriano.
Kerestes lands a body shot.
Liriano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liriano throws a leg kick which misses Kerestes's front leg but catches the back leg as Kerestes tries to avoid it.
Kerestes scores with a nice head shot.
Liriano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liriano.
Kerestes stalks Liriano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liriano's face. Liriano staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liriano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerestes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liriano lands with a nice combination. Kerestes backs away looking to recover.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Kerestes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Liriano'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.
Liriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerestes throws an overhand right that lands on Liriano's shoulder, as Liriano tries to avoid the shot.
Kerestes looks to throw the jab but Liriano is out of range.
Kerestes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liriano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liriano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerestes counters with a thumping low kick.
Kerestes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerestes misses with a wild combination.
Liriano lands a nice shot that snaps Kerestes's head back.
Liriano misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Liriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerestes lands with a cross.
Liriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerestes connects with a looping right hand.
Kerestes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kerestes throws a hook to the side of Liriano's head but Liriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerestes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liriano's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerestes throws a head kick that half lands.
Kerestes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liriano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerestes counters with a series of strikes. Liriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liriano.
A slow jab from Liriano misses its intended target.
Liriano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liriano throws a leg kick
and Kerestes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liriano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kerestes throws a jab but it's blocked by Liriano.
Liriano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Kerestes coming out on top.
Liriano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerestes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liriano at a distance.
A head kick by Liriano misses
and Kerestes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liriano thinking.
Liriano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kerestes counter with a right hand.
Liriano throws a lazy right hand but Kerestes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano throws a one two combo.
Kerestes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liriano looks to land a combination but Kerestes avoids it well.
Kerestes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liriano with a hook.
Kerestes misses with a looping right.
Liriano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kerestes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liriano with a jab.
Liriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerestes throws out the jab.
Liriano misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson Liriano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liriano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerestes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liriano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerestes in his tracks.
Kerestes lands a nice shot that snaps Liriano's head back.
Kerestes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liriano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes scores with a spinning back kick!
Liriano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerestes scores with a jab.
Kerestes misses with a looping right.
Kerestes throws a looping overhand right but Liriano ducks down to avoid it.
Liriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Liriano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerestes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kerestes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Kerestes misses
and Liriano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerestes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerestes.
Kerestes dodges the punch combination from Liriano.
Liriano throws a hook but Kerestes avoids it easily.
Kerestes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Kerestes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riley Kerestes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerestes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liriano.
Liriano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liriano connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Kerestes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Liriano lands.
Kerestes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerestes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Liriano.
Kerestes blocks a head kick by Liriano.
Kerestes throws an overhand right that lands on Liriano's shoulder, as Liriano tries to avoid the shot.
Liriano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kerestes moves forwards but Liriano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kerestes connects with a high kick.
Kerestes swings for the body but Liriano moves out of range.
Liriano staying out of range there.
Liriano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Kerestes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Liriano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Liriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerestes throws a shot from downtown. Liriano moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liriano.
Liriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liriano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kerestes lands with a straight right. Liriano didn't see that one coming.
Liriano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerestes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kerestes.
Kerestes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liriano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Liriano.
Kerestes lands a jab-cross combination.
Liriano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerestes looks to land a combination. Liriano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liriano throws a head kick that misses
and Kerestes counters with a head kick.
Liriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerestes.
Liriano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerestes counters with a stiff right hand.
Liriano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerestes lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Kerestes misses.
Liriano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerestes.
Kerestes avoids the head kick by Liriano.
Kerestes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerestes throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab by Liriano.
Kerestes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liriano lands a jab to the head.
Kerestes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liriano lands with a right hand.
Liriano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerestes.
Liriano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liriano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liriano throws a leg kick
and Liriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerestes cracks the inside of Liriano's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Liriano misses.
Liriano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerestes to score with a decent uppercut.
Liriano lands with an uppercut that bounces Kerestes off the cage and back into rage.
Liriano waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kerestes.
Liriano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerestes counters with a straight right hand.
Kerestes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liriano misses with a double jab.
Liriano misses with a double jab
and Kerestes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerestes misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerestes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes throws a sloppy head kick and Liriano moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Liriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerestes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerestes misses the target.
Liriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liriano staying out of range there.
Nelson Liriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerestes misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liriano.
A big left from Liriano misses.
Kerestes missing with a left hand there. Liriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liriano moves away from the strike by Kerestes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liriano.
Liriano misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Kerestes misses its intended target.
Liriano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley Kerestes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liriano, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liriano lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk. Kerestes catches Liriano right on the button with a cross.
Liriano connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Liriano
and Kerestes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liriano misses with the combination.
Kerestes missing with a left hand there. Liriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liriano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kerestes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerestes throws a hook but Liriano blocks it.
Liriano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liriano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerestes.
Kerestes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerestes looks to land a left hand but Liriano moved out of range nicely.
Liriano lands a jab to the nose.
Kerestes throws the left hand but Liriano avoids the punch easily.
Liriano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerestes ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Liriano.
Well Kerestes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Kerestes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Edgar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg shoots in but Edgar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Edgar circles away.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Goldberg.
Edgar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Edgar.
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.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Goldberg walks into a jab.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar works over Goldberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Edgar.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldberg gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is tying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
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.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar manages to get to full guard.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Edgar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edgar's best efforts.
Goldberg missing with punches from the bottom.
Edgar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Edgar is in a horrible position here. Goldberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edgar looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgar is rocked!
Goldberg looking to finish Edgar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edgar!
Oh Edgar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg looking to control but Edgar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edgar seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Goldberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Edgar can't escape the position.
Goldberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.
Goldberg landing shots from mount.
Ben Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goldberg landing punches.
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Goldberg breaks from Edgar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldberg controlling the pace for now.
Goldberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Edgar is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Goldberg landing punches.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edgar is looking to escape.
Edgar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Edgar is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg is pressing down on Edgar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edgar can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Edgar's hands, connecting with Edgar's forehead.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar wants to get back to full guard.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goldberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldberg is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgar pushes down on Goldberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edgar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goldberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edgar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Edgar from improving position.
Goldberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldberg.
Edgar pushing down on Goldberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goldberg tries to kick Edgar off but Edgar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edgar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldberg defends it well.
Edgar is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Goldberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edgar!
Edgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edgar is bucking up trying to escape but Goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edgar is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg has hold of Edgar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edgar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edgar hang on?
Goldberg prevents Edgar from getting the reversal.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edgar looks a forlorn figure.
Edgar tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
The referee warns Edgar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edgar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Goldberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Hinlares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiko Mustapha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulio Hinlares!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustapha takes a swing at Hinlares's ribcage but misses.
Mustapha looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hinlares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mustapha but Mustapha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustapha misses the shot to the body.
Hinlares shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mustapha.
Mustapha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinlares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustapha.
Hinlares closes the distance and clinches up with Mustapha, looking for a takedown. Hinlares pushes Mustapha against the cage but Mustapha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiko Mustapha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Hinlares.
Hinlares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hinlares drops back looking for a leg! Mustapha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mustapha manages to kick Hinlares off! Hinlares jumps back into Mustapha's guard.
Hinlares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mustapha dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustapha stopping the sweep attempt from Hinlares.
Hinlares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinlares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinlares has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mustapha doesn't defend quickly enough and Hinlares has managed to lock this one up! Can Mustapha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hinlares on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hulio Hinlares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Kalub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicola Kalub!
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, Anthony Venable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venable tries to clinch there but Kalub circles away.
Kalub misses with a head kick.
Venable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalub closes the distance but Venable moves to the side
and Venable counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalub throws a head kick but Venable moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kalub.
Venable tries to clinch there but Kalub circles away.
Kalub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Venable counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Venable.
Kalub with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anthony Venable has been cut.
Venable missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Venable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Venable prevents Kalub from breaking the clinch.
Kalub tries a knee to the head but Venable blocks it.
Kalub is looking to control Venable's arms but Venable gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalub has his back to the cage.
A short left from Venable.
Kalub tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venable trying to land knees to the body.
Kalub tries a knee to the head but Venable blocks it.
Knees to the body from Venable.
Kalub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Venable prevents it.
Kalub jumps guard but Venable stands there with Kalub around his waist. Kalub gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalub can't break the clinch.
Kalub tries a knee to the head but Venable blocks it.
Venable avoiding damage.
Kalub is looking to break free of the clinch but Venable has double underhooks.
Venable lands an elbow that stopped Kalub in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Nicola Kalub has been cut.
Venable stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Venable pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicola Kalub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venable gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venable'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.
Venable tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalub with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalub has Venable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Venable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalub is breathing heavily.
Kalub tries to land a knee to the head but Venable blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Venable.
Venable breaks the clinch.
Venable thows a body shot but no joy.
Venable tries to clinch but Kalub moves out of range.
Venable has Kalub up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venable throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venable landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Venable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venable scores a nice knee to the body.
Venable scores a nice knee to the body.
Venable slowing the pace effectively.
Venable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venable moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalub paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venable clinches with his opponent.
Venable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venable throws a one two combo.
Kalub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venable clinches with his opponent.
Venable breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Kalub misses
and Venable counters by clinching up.
Kalub takes a shot to the head.
Venable crunches a lovely knee into Kalub's ribcage.
Kalub tries to break the clinch but Venable is controlling the position.
Venable landing knees to the body.
Kalub takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Venable.
Kalub takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venable is pushing Kalub up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Venable using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venable gets a clinch.
Venable taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Venable connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalub's face.
Nicola Kalub's cut is getting worse.
Venable lands a body punch.
Kalub managing to block the knees to the body from Venable.
Venable lands a knee to the body.
Venable throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anthony Venable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Venable.
Venable lands a body shot.
Venable is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venable scores a nice knee to the body.
Venable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kalub tries to break the clinch but Venable is controlling the position.
Kalub avoiding damage as Venable throws knees to the body.
Venable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalub lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venable lands a knee to the body.
Venable breaks the clinch.
Kalub swats away the attempt to clinch by Venable.
Kalub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venable counters by moving into the clinch.
Venable lands an elbow inside.
Kalub is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venable gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venable pushes Kalub back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Venable using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalub blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venable lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalub.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalub tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Venable.
A bit of stalling here from Venable.
Venable scores a nice knee to the body.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Kalub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Venable dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalub swats away the attempt to clinch by Venable.
Kalub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venable counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Venable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalub throws a head kick that misses
and Venable counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venable lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalub tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venable smiles and moves away.
Kalub clinches but Venable breaks the clinch
and Venable counters by clinching up.
Kalub tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalub breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalub throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalub darts in and clinches Venable up against the cage.
Venable lands an elbow just above Kalub 's eye.
Kalub letting Venable take a breather here.
Venable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venable moves into the clinch successfully.
Venable lands a damaging elbow.
Nicola Kalub's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Venable manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venable clinches.
Kalub misses with a knee to the head.
Venable is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Venable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venable darts in and clinches Kalub up against the cage.
Kalub throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venable blocks it with crossed arms.
Anthony Venable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Venable taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Venable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venable tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicola Kalub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalub wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venable lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalub throws a knee to the head but misses.
Venable lands an elbow inside.
Kalub wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Venable has him pressed against the cage.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Venable tries to clinch but Kalub moves out of range.
Venable is looking to clinch but Kalub is avoiding it.
Venable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Venable.
Knees in the clinch landing for Venable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venable'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.
Kalub using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Nicola Kalub's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Venable taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venable landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Venable doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalub circles away.
Venable is looking to clinch.
Anthony Venable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venable wants to clinch up but Kalub keeps it at a distance.
Venable tries to clinch but Kalub is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Kalub.
Kalub throws a sloppy head kick
and Venable counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalub looking to throw knees to the head but Venable is blocking nicely.
Kalub throws a knee to the head but misses.
Venable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable is looking to clinch.
Kalub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venable lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalub backwards.
Venable digs a right hand underneath Kalub's ribcage. Kalub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalub lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venable manages to break the clinch.
Venable tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Venable darts in and clinches Kalub up against the cage.
Venable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venable is leaning against Kalub and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalub wants to break free but Venable has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Venable.
Venable lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Venable to work.
Kalub tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Venable.
Venable gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Venable.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicola Kalub's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Venable!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett tests Pacquiao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Pacquiao catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Bennett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
A shot to de liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Bennett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Bennett against the cage but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chuck Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Bennett moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Pacquiao.
Bennett throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennett doesn't seem phased though.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennett swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bennett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao with a hook.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Pacquiao off the cage and back into rage.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao lands the left hand.
Bennett throws a hook but Pacquiao blocks it.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Chuck Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pacquiao tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Bennett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Donk. Pacquiao catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Bennett.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chuck Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao scores with the left hand. Bennett knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Pacquiao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pacquiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
Pacquiao lands a with a good body shot.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennett's hands.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Bennett moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bennett is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bennett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao 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!
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennett doesn't seem phased though.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bennett throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennett has time to react.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett needs to keep his hands up - Pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Chuck Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacquiao. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennett moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacquiao's hands.
Pacquiao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennett doesn't seem phased though.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Pacquiao avoids them all with ease.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Pacquiao.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between X Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Smith enters the cage!
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20
245 lbs
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21
259 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, X Loco!
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, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a series of punches but Loco moves out of range.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loco catches Smith napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smith to the canvas!
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Loco stands up from Smith's guard - Loco perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with the combination.
Loco gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is standing up over Loco. Loco looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Loco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Loco throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Loco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loco is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Loco's back.
Loco trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Loco.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Loco covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Loco is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Smith lands shots from the back.
Smith has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Loco! Can he survive? No! He's out! Smith gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striking shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Striking winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Striking.
Striking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day is looking for a sweep. Striking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Striking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Striking is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it.
Day tries to roll over but Striking keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day has hold of Striking's hands but Striking slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Day has one foot on Striking's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Striking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Striking closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Day tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Day wants to improve his position but Striking is controlling well.
Day trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Day throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Day is trying to control but Striking manages to pass to mount!
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Striking working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking breaks from Day's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Striking lands a heavy elbow.
Day is trying to escape the mount.
Striking avoids the attempt from Day to control.
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Day is looking for a sweep. Striking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Striking scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Striking working Day over with strikes.
Striking is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
Day landing a few short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to hold on to Striking's head to control him but Striking postures up.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Striking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Day tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Striking has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is bucking up trying to escape but Striking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Striking cracks Day with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Striking prevents Day from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to control but Striking is having none of it.
Striking is working for a guillotine from mount but Day frees his head quite easily.
Striking landing shots from mount.
Day wants to hold on but Striking pushes him away.
Day is trying desperately to improve position.
Striking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is working to get back to half guard.
Day tries to hold on but Striking pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Day misses with a head kick.
Day moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Striking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Striking changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Day looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Striking works to advance to full mount. Day defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Day gets back to half guard.
Day controlling the position well.
Day wants to control but Striking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Day has hold of Striking's hands but Striking slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Striking is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Striking is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Striking is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Day.
Striking moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Striking looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Day!
Striking scoring with strikes but Day is staying in there.
Day is in a horrible position here. Striking smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Striking with the ground and pound from mount.
Day is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Striking prevents Day from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking looking for a guillotine from mount but Day is having none of it.
Day tries to hold on but Striking postures up.
Day is looking to improve his position but Striking isn't that keen on the idea.
Striking landing punches.
Day wants to hold on but Striking pushes him away.
Day is in all sorts of trouble here.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Striking scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Day?
Day is in all sorts of trouble here.
Day is bucking up trying to escape but Striking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Day is desperately trying to improve his position but Striking has a good base and remains in mount.
Striking working the ground and pound effectively.
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Day is trying to stand up here but Striking is controlling him well.
Grappler Striking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Striking is very close to passing his half guard.
Day wants to improve his position but Striking is controlling well.
Striking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Striking looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day regains full guard. Nicely done.
Striking stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Striking wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Striking slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Day.
Striking working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Striking blocks the strikes from Day.
Day is trying to stand back up but Striking is controlling him
Day trying to get back to full guard but Striking takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Day throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striking throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Striking shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Day can't escape the position.
Striking punishing his opponent with strikes.
Striking landing punches.
Striking lands a heavy elbow.
Day is rocked!
Day is bucking up trying to escape but Striking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day working to try and regain half guard.
Striking landing shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Striking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Striking landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Striking is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Day regains full guard. Nicely done.
Striking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Striking landing with the ground and pound.
Striking preventing the sweep.
Striking thows a big elbow that misses.
Striking wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Striking is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Striking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Striking is one step ahead there.
Happy Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Striking decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striking lands a nice short elbow.
Striking working Day over with strikes.
Day looking for a kimura from the bottom but Striking passes into side control!
Striking creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Day but he's now mounted!
Striking pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Striking punishing his opponent with strikes.
Day tries to lock up and control but Striking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Day can't escape the position.
Striking cracks Day with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Day tries to reverse the position but Striking maintains control.
Striking trying to control but Day is having none of it.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking lands a nice shot to the head.
Striking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Striking lands a heavy elbow.
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Day is trying desperately to improve position.
Striking scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Day?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striking wants to control the pace but Day is squirming around nicely.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grappler Striking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler Striking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striking has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappler Striking!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Another one bites the dust. Flair is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang Your Head. Ric Flair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Thompson!
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, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Flair shows good takedown defense.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Flair which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flair missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flair throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair scores with a nice strike.
Flair cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Flair has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thompson to stand back up!
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Willy Thompson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thompson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ric Flair!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto da Silva (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 middleweight 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, Mike Norris!
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, Gilberto da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends da Silva sprawling to the canvas. Norris follows him down, looking for the kill. Can da Silva hang on?
da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Gilberto da Silva has been cut.
da Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris unloads with some huge strikes here! da Silva is out! Norris wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Norris!
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