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XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion Cobretti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phil Spector's chin.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good elbows
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti is looking to clinch.
Spector drops Cobretti with a nice combination! Spector dives into Cobretti's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Marion Cobretti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spector pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobretti is keeping the position for now.
Cobretti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spector!
Spector keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spector is working hard here to advance position.
Spector knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobretti on the ground.
Spector has given up his back. Will we see Cobretti going for some submissions?
Cobretti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector tries to roll but Cobretti sticks to his back.
Spector trying to control the hands but Cobretti breaks the grip.
Spector staying busy and making it hard for Cobretti to control.
Spector looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Spector trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Even with his hooks in, Cobretti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cobretti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spector tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobretti not allowing Spector to control his hands.
Cobretti tries to get the hooks in deep but Spector pushed the leg off.
Spector is trying to break free.
Cobretti working for the choke.
Spector trying to control the position but Cobretti manages to sink in the hooks.
Cobretti looking for the RNC.
Cobretti gets his hands free as Spector looks to control.
Spector tries to roll but Cobretti sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti wants to control but Spector is keeping busy.
Cobretti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cobretti looks gassed!
Spector is in bad spot here.
Spector biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Cobretti wants to control but Spector is keeping busy.
Cobretti keeps control of the position as Spector tries to break free.
Cobretti is not going to allow Spector to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Cobretti keeps control of the position as Spector tries to break free.
Cobretti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cobretti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cobretti tries to keep control of the position but Spector is staying busy.
Spector trying to control the action but Cobretti just sinks the hooks in.
Spector wants to escape the position.
Will Cobretti go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Spector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marion Cobretti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Spector circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spector swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobretti.
Cobretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spector.
Decent striking displayed by Spector there.
Spector circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Spector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobretti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobretti lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti landing knees to the head.
It looks like Phil Spector has been cut.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
Cobretti lands a knee to the body.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobretti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spector up against the cage.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti landing knees to the head.
Cobretti lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Spector fails to land.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Spector looking to throw knees to the head but Cobretti is blocking nicely.
Cobretti looking to throw knees to the head but Spector is blocking nicely.
Cobretti misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spector on the inside.
Spector can't get the takedown.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Spector with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spector takes an elbow to the temple.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobretti backwards.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cobretti.
Spector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cobretti looking to slow down the pace here.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobretti prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Spector. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Cobretti.
Cobretti is pressed up against the cage. Spector has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobretti down to the mat. Cobretti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spector cracks Cobretti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spector clinches up against the cage.
Cobretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobretti blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobretti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobretti lands an elbow inside that Spector shrugs off.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spector drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobretti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobretti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marion Cobretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Spector misses.
Spector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Spector moves away
and Spector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobretti but Cobretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobretti closes the distance but Spector moves to the side
enabling Spector to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobretti gets a clinch.
Cobretti lands an elbow that stopped Spector in his tracks for a moment.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cobretti slowing the pace effectively.
Cobretti lands an elbow inside that Spector shrugs off.
Spector lands a shoulder strike.
Spector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Cobretti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow.
Cobretti misses with a knee strike.
Cobretti lands a knee to the head.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector is working for takedown but Cobretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cobretti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobretti lands a nice knee to the body.
Spector lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Cobretti crunches a lovely knee into Spector's ribcage.
Cobretti lands an elbow inside.
Cobretti misses with a knee to the head.
Spector trying to land knees to the body.
Spector lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobretti backwards.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Cobretti.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
Spector can't get the takedown.
Spector takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the head but Spector blocks with his arms.
Cobretti connects with a knee to the head.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobretti controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Cobretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Spector is avoiding it.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Cobretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Spector circles away.
Spector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marion Cobretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobretti.
Spector tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobretti swivels and escapes.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Spector is avoiding it.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobretti lands a knee to the head.
Cobretti connects with a knee to the head.
Cobretti lands an elbow that stopped Spector in his tracks for a moment.
Cobretti tries to stall but Spector uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spector lands an uppercut.
Spector takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobretti's elbow.
Spector goes for a takedown attempt but Cobretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spector shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobretti pinned against the cage. Cobretti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Spector. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobretti has closed the distance and engaged Spector in a clinch.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobretti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spector has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spector working aggressively here.
Cobretti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spector has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spector scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spector has Cobretti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobretti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spector is trying to stall.
Marion Cobretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobretti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spector lands a nice uppercut.
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.
Cobretti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spector's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spector has Cobretti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobretti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobretti lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobretti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spector takes an elbow to the temple.
Spector misses with some punches.
Cobretti lands a knee to the head.
Cobretti just leaning against Spector, taking a breather.
Cobretti tries a knee to the head but Spector blocks it.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Cobretti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobretti connects with a knee to the head.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobretti.
Spector changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobretti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti pushes Spector up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobretti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spector tries to land a knee to the head but Cobretti blocks with his arms.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Spector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spector tries for a takedown but Cobretti manages to get underhooks.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobretti with a knee to the head.
Cobretti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spector's defenses.
Cobretti blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector tries to land a knee to the head but Cobretti blocks with his arms.
Spector working aggressively here.
Cobretti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spector throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobretti blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Cobretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spector's face.
Cobretti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spector's defenses.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobretti landing knees to the body.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Spector.
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.
Spector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobretti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spector up against the cage.
Cobretti stops a takedown attempt from Spector.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobretti.
Cobretti gets underhooks to prevent Spector's takedown attempt.
Cobretti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spector misses with some punches.
Spector takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cobretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobretti with a knee to the head.
Spector is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobretti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spector is keeping busy.
A short right from Spector on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spector scores with a hook to the body.
Cobretti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spector wants a takedown.
Cobretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spector blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobretti.
Cobretti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marion Cobretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobretti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marion Cobretti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Claudius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto von Bismarck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Otto von Bismarck enters the cage!
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberius Claudius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto von Bismarck!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudius knocks von Bismarck to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
von Bismarck is rocked!
It looks like Otto von Bismarck has been cut.
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!
von Bismarck is looking to reverse the position.
von Bismarck is still in real trouble! Can Claudius finish him?
Claudius tries to stand but von Bismarck is controlling his head.
von Bismarck wants to control but Claudius postures up.
von Bismarck seems to have recovered his senses.
Claudius wants to stand but von Bismarck has his arm trapped.
von Bismarck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if von Bismarck can do anything to dispel that myth.
von Bismarck is looking to improve his position.
Claudius wants to stand up but von Bismarck has a hold of him and won't allow it.
von Bismarck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudius's back!
von Bismarck looking to break Claudius's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Claudius remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise von Bismarck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
von Bismarck lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
What can Claudius do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Bismarck working for a choke but Claudius is defending well.
Claudius controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
von Bismarck is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Claudius is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto von Bismarck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alajandro Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Magass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alajandro Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Magass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Magass tries to sprawl out of it but Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magass.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Magass throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rosa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Magass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Von Kockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and logan charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kockstein comes to the cage accompanied by Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know?. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaylord Von Kockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, logan charles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kockstein manages to avoid it.
charles tries to clinch up but Von Kockstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Kockstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Kockstein shoots in but no luck this time.
charles throws a head kick that misses.
charles misses with a two punch combination.
charles stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Kockstein. Von Kockstein gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kockstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
charles pushes Von Kockstein up against the cage in a clinch.
charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
logan charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Kockstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
charles is pushing Von Kockstein's head away, looking to escape. Von Kockstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Von Kockstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
charles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Kockstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Kockstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
charles is not content to let Von Kockstein control the position.
Von Kockstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. charles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Kockstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, charles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Von Kockstein is breathing heavily.
Von Kockstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kockstein is trying to get an arm triangle but charles is defending well.
Von Kockstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
charles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Von Kockstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
charles is pushing Von Kockstein's head away, looking to escape. Von Kockstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Von Kockstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Kockstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
charles can't do much from the bottom here.
charles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Kockstein prevents charles from standing back up.
charles controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kockstein seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. charles is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gaylord Von Kockstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Malianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brock Lesnar. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Malianenko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Lesnar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malianenko looking for a takedown.
Malianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lesnar prevents it.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Malianenko.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malianenko throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Malianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malianenko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lesnar goes down! Can Malianenko finish him!?
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
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!
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Malianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lesnar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Malianenko's back instead.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malianenko wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free.
Malianenko holding both Lesnar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lesnar tightening his grip on Malianenko, looking for the choke.
Lesnar scores with strikes from the back.
Lesnar is hanging on to Malianenko's back as he tries to escape.
Lesnar is trying to stick to Malianenko's back but Malianenko is turning into Lesnar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lesnar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malianenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malianenko is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Malianenko tries to pass.
Lesnar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Malianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Malianenko from controlling successfully.
Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malianenko tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
Malianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Malianenko wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Malianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Malianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar has his foot on Malianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Malianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Malianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Malianenko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Malianenko from standing up.
Malianenko trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Malianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lesnar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Malianenko's back instead.
Malianenko is trying to stand back up.
Malianenko rolls, trying to escape but Lesnar keeps control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Malianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malianenko is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Malianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vladimir Malianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malianenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malianenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Malianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts.
Malianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar stops Malianenko from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Malianenko's temple.
Malianenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar working Malianenko over with strikes.
Lesnar is thwarting Malianenko's attempts to control the position.
Malianenko tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar stops Malianenko from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Malianenko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lesnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stupit Retart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brottar Lasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stupit Retart!
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, Brottar Lasse!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasse shoots in and bounces Retart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Retart trying to strike off his back.
Retart trying to strike off his back.
Lasse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lasse wants to pass the guard but Retart is keeping the position.
Retart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Retart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lasse on the ground.
Retart can't keep his opponent in guard - Lasse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lasse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lasse is pressing down on Retart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Retart is holding on for now.
Retart tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Retart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Retart tries to get out of the position.
Retart punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Retart misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lasse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lasse working the head and body with strikes.
Retart is trying to stand.
Lasse is nestled in close to Retart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Retart tries to roll over but Lasse keeps him under control.
Lasse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Lasse there.
Lasse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retart misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lasse works his foot free and advances to mount.
Retart throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lasse is landing with some decent strikes but Retart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasse working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lasse landing strikes from the mount.
Retart is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lasse! Retart is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brottar Lasse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animal Mother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett McConomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mother comes to the cage accompanied by God of Thunder - Kiss. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Animal Mother!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett McConomy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mother throws a nice looking combination but McConomy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConomy misses with a combination
and Mother counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Brett McConomy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mother.
Mother misses with the combination.
McConomy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mother counters with a two punch combo.
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!
A combination from Mother does no damage.
McConomy fails with the takedown
enabling Mother to counter with a crisp jab.
Mother connects with a superb combination that knocks McConomy out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mother before he can land any more shots to the unconscious McConomy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Animal Mother!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rawls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur swivels and escapes.
John Rawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawls tries for a takedown but MacArthur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur closes the distance and clinches.
Rawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Rawls is blocking nicely.
MacArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawls.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Rawls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rawls as MacArthur tries to tie him up.
MacArthur tries a body shot but Rawls blocks it.
Rawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawls.
MacArthur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rawls is keeping busy.
Rawls jumps guard and drags MacArthur to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rawls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rawls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rawls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rawls tries to bench press MacArthur off him but MacArthur keeps the position.
MacArthur tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks MacArthur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacArthur prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rawls is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rawls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rawls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rawls is breathing heavily.
MacArthur trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur trying to hold on to Rawls's head to control him but Rawls postures up.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Rawls is controlling well.
MacArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawls is working away from the top position though.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawls fails to land the takedown.
Rawls shoots for a double leg takedown but MacArthur sprawls well. He's pushed Rawls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rawls shoots in looking for a takedown. MacArthur tries to sprawl out of it but Rawls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacArthur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls swats away the attempt to clinch by MacArthur.
Rawls shoots in but no luck this time.
MacArthur throws a jab when Rawls was well out of range.
Rawls circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Rawls moves out of range.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Rawls circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacArthur wants to clinch.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Rawls circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacArthur sprawls well initially but Rawls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
Rawls trying to advance position but MacArthur counters by regaining guard.
Rawls won't allow MacArthur to sweep him here.
MacArthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rawls drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur manages to kick Rawls off! Rawls jumps back into MacArthur's guard.
Rawls preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacArthur is pulling down on Rawls's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawls, at least for the moment.
MacArthur controls Rawls momentarily but Rawls frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but Rawls is avoiding it.
Rawls closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Rawls pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rawls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacArthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawls working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rawls is looking to escape.
MacArthur controlling his opponent.
Rawls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacArthur tries to control but Rawls wriggling away.
Rawls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacArthur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacArthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacArthur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rawls kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Douglas MacArthur just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawls closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Rawls pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacArthur looking for a sweep. Not yet MacArthur, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur holds on and takes a little breather.
Rawls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacArthur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawls postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur holds on and takes a little breather.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Rawls controlling him for the moment.
Rawls drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur manages to kick Rawls off! Rawls jumps back into MacArthur's guard.
MacArthur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rawls!
Rawls working to try and regain half guard.
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.
MacArthur controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacArthur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rawls is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Douglas MacArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Rawls with that takedown attempt.
MacArthur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawls circles away.
MacArthur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Rawls or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur which made him look bad.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rawls tries to pull guard but MacArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Rawls drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur'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.
MacArthur pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawls leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with an elbow strike.
MacArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur fails to land.
MacArthur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Rawls.
MacArthur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacArthur looking to stall.
MacArthur prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacArthur pushes Rawls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawls fails to pull guard.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawls has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawls tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur.
Rawls wants a takedown but no success here.
MacArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rawls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacArthur is looking to control Rawls's arms but Rawls gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacArthur has his back to the cage.
Rawls jumps into guard, dragging MacArthur to the mat.
MacArthur wants to pass the guard but Rawls is keeping the position.
MacArthur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rawls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MacArthur is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rawls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MacArthur's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawls has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawls is not going to allow MacArthur to sit and survive in this position.
Rawls tightening his grip on MacArthur, looking for the choke.
MacArthur holding both Rawls 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rawls has the hooks in. MacArthur is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rawls gets his way!
Rawls doesn't have the hooks in and MacArthur manages to turn into his guard.
Rawls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MacArthur is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rawls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MacArthur's back instead.
MacArthur just trying to survive but Rawls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacArthur rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawls's back!
MacArthur wants to control but Rawls is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Rawls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacArthur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rawls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacArthur trying to control but Rawls is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is desperately trying to improve his position but MacArthur has a good base and remains in mount.
MacArthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawls is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawls is working hard here to advance position.
MacArthur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacArthur trying to control but Rawls is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawls regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Douglas MacArthur.
I've got MacArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Douglas MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazer Phazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barkas comes to the cage accompanied by Civil war. Hannibal Barkas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazer Phazer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phazer misses the jab.
Phazer throws a leg kick but Barkas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barkas lands with a right hand.
It looks like Lazer Phazer has been cut.
Phazer looks to land a combination but Barkas avoids it well.
Phazer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phazer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phazer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkas.
Phazer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkas checks a leg kick.
Phazer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkas avoids the body shot from Phazer.
Phazer avoids the body shot from Barkas.
Barkas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazer Phazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Phazer. No joy for Barkas on that attempt.
Barkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phazer misses with a hook. Barkas ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Phazer tries to kick Barkas off but Barkas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phazer has a hand on Barkas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barkas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barkas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phazer is working to get back to half guard.
Barkas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phazer is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barkas working for a guillotine from mount but Phazer is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkas lands a big shot to the head and Phazer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hannibal Barkas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy West has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Apollo Creed's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
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, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Creed manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
West looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Creed lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and West falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed!
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