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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modi Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad. Blanket Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Modi Thor's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blanket Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Modi Thor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in but Thor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Blanket Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooh a lovely combination from Thor sends Jackson down but not out. Thor dives into side control looking to finish.
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thor passes into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Thor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thor looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thor lands with a right that hurts Jackson. Jackson looks to clinch but Thor throws a short knee that drops Jackson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Modi Thor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Clark 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 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, Mike Bell!
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, Taylor Clark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bell is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Clark tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clark tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Clark is working to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but Clark is having none of it.
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.
Bell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Clark tries to lock up and control but Bell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bell mounts Clark! Really nice guard pass there!
Bell trying to control but Clark is having none of it.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell controlling his opponent.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clark manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bell.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark wants to clinch.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
so Bell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell passes Clark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell is looking to pass Clark's guard but actually Clark recovers to full guard.
Bell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bell trying to control but Clark is working 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.
Clark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to move into half guard but instead Clark has managed to sweep!
Clark trying to move into half guard but instead Bell has managed to sweep!
Clark keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Bell.
Bell throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bell throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Bell cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Clark takes one on the button.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bell is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Bell circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Bell.
Bell tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to de liver by Bell. Beautiful body shot.
Clark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bell!
Bell tries to reverse the position but Clark maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bell tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clark's attempts to control the action.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to take Bell's back here but Bell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell trying to get back to full guard but Clark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark goes for an armbar but Bell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meek Flanander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Poletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meek Flanander!
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, Fedor Poletto!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poletto lands a head kick!
Fedor Poletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poletto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flanander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flanander wants to control but Poletto is keeping him busy.
Flanander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poletto has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Flanander politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flanander prefers to stall for the moment though.
Flanander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flanander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poletto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poletto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flanander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flanander has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Poletto!
Poletto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Flanander looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poletto is squirming around, avoiding Flanander's attempts to control the action.
Flanander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poletto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poletto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flanander is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanander working for a guillotine from mount but Poletto is in no mood to give up.
Poletto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Flanander is working for a guillotine from mount but Poletto frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flanander jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poletto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poletto tries to bum rush Flanander with a series of wild strikes but Flanander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poletto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poletto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poletto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flanander blocks a head kick by Poletto.
Poletto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Flanander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poletto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Poletto lands a head kick!
Nice body kick from Poletto.
Poletto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Flanander with that takedown attempt.
Poletto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meek Flanander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flanander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flanander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flanander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poletto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poletto is trying to stand up here but Flanander is controlling him well.
Flanander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flanander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poletto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flanander.
Poletto is refusing to be controlled, as Flanander sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poletto pushes Flanander off looking to stand but Flanander dives back in and keeps control.
Poletto won't allow Flanander to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poletto.
Poletto throws a push kick but Flanander slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Poletto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poletto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flanander gets a takedown into half guard.
Flanander prevents Poletto from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanander is keen to just control but Poletto is a slippery customer.
Poletto wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poletto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Flanander seems to be working for a kimura but Poletto defends the submission attempt.
Poletto is trying to stand back up but Flanander is controlling him
Flanander is keen to just control but Poletto is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poletto misses with a wild combination.
Flanander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poletto throws a leg kick which misses Flanander's front leg but catches the back leg as Flanander tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poletto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flanander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flanander.
Flanander trying to control but Poletto is working from the bottom.
Poletto is looking to stand up but Flanander isn't so interested in that idea.
Flanander wants to control from the top but Poletto keeps moving.
Flanander won't allow Poletto to get back to his feet.
Flanander is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poletto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poletto keeping full guard, as Flanander tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poletto pushes Flanander off and gets back to his feet.
Poletto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meek Flanander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poletto lands a two punch combo.
Poletto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poletto looks to land a body kick but Flanander moved away.
Poletto throws a head kick that Flanander semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meek Flanander dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flanander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poletto.
Flanander shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flanander was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flanander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poletto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flanander won't let Poletto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Flanander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poletto tries to buck Flanander off but he can't manage it.
Flanander throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Poletto has his hands clasped together but Flanander breaks the hold and Poletto is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Flanander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meek Flanander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ala Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potku has chosen Pantera - Drag the Waters as his entrance music. Ala Potku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clarence McGee's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ala Potku!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku scores with a jab to the body.
Potku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Potku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Potku.
Potku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Potku misses.
McGee throws a leg kick but Potku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGee avoids the body shot from Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku moves out of range of the strikes.
Potku closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.
Potku misses with a series of wild punches.
Potku looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
Ala Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Potku throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGee tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku misses with a leg kick.
McGee jabs Potku right on the nose. Potku blinks but takes it well.
McGee is looking to clinch but Potku is avoiding it.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potku throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ala Potku.
Potku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Potku shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
Potku throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
McGee throws a leg kick but Potku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potku shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Potku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee slips a jab from Potku.
Potku missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee tries to clinch but Potku moves out of range.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee forces Potku back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potku working aggressively here.
McGee with a knee to the head.
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 Clarence McGee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potku shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
It looks like Ala Potku has been cut.
Ala Potku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Potku throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
Potku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Potku. Potku gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ala Potku.
Potku misses with a hook.
McGee avoids the body shot from Potku.
Potku thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee checks a low kick from Potku.
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.
Potku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku avoids the body shot from McGee.
Potku misses with a double jab.
Potku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Clarence McGee has been cut.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Potku misses its intended target.
McGee is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Potku blocks the leg kick.
Potku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Potku.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potku looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku pulls out of a head kick 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.
McGee throws a solid leg kick but Potku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGee.
Potku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potku fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Potku's knee but Potku avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ala Potku 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Potku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee forces Potku back against the cage and clinches.
Potku wants a takedown.
Potku tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Potku drops back down to his feet.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Potku tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Potku letting McGee take a breather here.
Potku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ala Potku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku is trying to trip McGee. He has hold of a leg but McGee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Potku persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
Potku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Potku is controlling him.
Potku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Potku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potku winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Potku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee is looking to escape.
Potku throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
Potku tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Potku maintains control.
Potku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Potku tries to control but McGee wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Potku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Potku working for a submission but McGee is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee really wants to buck Potku off and get back to his feet.
Potku looking to finish McGee with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGee!
McGee taking shots to the head.
Potku with shots to the head and body - McGee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Potku lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.
Potku looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Potku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potku lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Potku scoring with strikes but McGee is staying in there.
Potku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ala Potku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potku 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ala Potku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
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, David Jallow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jallow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jallow is looking to clinch.
Huerta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huerta lands in his opponent's guard.
Huerta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jallow looking for a sweep. Not yet Jallow, not yet.
Jallow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huerta trying to control but Jallow is working from the bottom.
Jallow looking for a guillotine here but Huerta defends easily.
Jallow had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Huerta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jallow Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Huerta's back instead.
Huerta showing good submission defense here.
Jallow has the hooks in. Huerta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta breaks Jallow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Huerta is posturing up here but Jallow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Huerta tries to roll out but it's too tight and Huerta has to tap! Slick submission there by Jallow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Jallow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jonas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Boy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jonas tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jonas to the ground. Jonas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonas.
Jonas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jonas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonas struggling a bit here.
Boy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jonas!
Boy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jonas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jonas and Boy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jonas is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jonas keeps Boy under control for a moment.
Boy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jonas, who protects the arm well.
Jonas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jonas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boy but great work by Jonas.
Boy looks gassed!
Jonas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jonas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
Jonas scores with a decent looking hook.
Jonas tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Jonas lands with a right hand.
Boy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boy showed some decent athleticism there.
Boy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jonas reverses the position - he's now on top in Boy's guard.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jonas uses it to pass to side control.
Jonas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Jonas has control of the leg.
Boy with the active half guard here but Jonas passes nicely into side control.
Boy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jonas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jonas moves to take his opponent's back.
Jonas tries to keep control of the position but Boy is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to break free.
Boy turns into Jonas and is now in his guard.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
Boy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jonas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jonas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jonas!
Boy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jonas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jonas off and has taken his back!
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 Jon Jonas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jonas fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jonas.
Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jonas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jonas has escaped and now he's on top!
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jonas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jonas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonas wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy works his way into full mount!
Boy wants to finish this one by submission but Jonas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boy.
Boy fails to move to back control.
Boy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jonas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jonas!
Boy is looking for a triangle but Jonas pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a triangle but Jonas pushes his legs off easily.
Jonas stands up from Boy's guard - Jonas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jonas tries to clinch up.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonas tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonas instigates a clinch.
Jonas stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy is working for takedown but Jonas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon Jonas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Boy.
Jonas lands a nice uppercut.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jonas prevents it.
Jonas wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jonas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jonas dives on top into guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonas is one step ahead there.
Boy is looking for a triangle here but Jonas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jonas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working to try and regain half guard.
Jonas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jonas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jonas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boy's guard! Nice work there by Jonas!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy is working an open guard so Jonas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Boy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jonas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boy's guard! Nice work there by Jonas!
Boy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jonas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boy.
Jonas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
A head kick misses from Jonas.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy working away.
Jonas prevents Boy from improving position.
Boy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tony Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jonas, who protects the arm well.
Boy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jonas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boy swings around for an armbar but Jonas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jonas!
Boy avoids the attempt from Jonas to control.
Boy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jonas is on top in guard.
Boy has an active guard here but Jonas has managed to pass into half guard.
Boy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jonas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Boy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between nate towles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
172 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, nate towles!
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, Mike Ness!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
towles fails with a takedown attempt.
Ness punishes towles's body with a nice straight punch.
Mike Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. towles doesn't seem bothered though.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw.
towles misses with a head kick.
Ness cracks a nice hook into towles's ribs.
towles is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ness.
towles tries to move into range but Ness moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
towles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ness lands a lovely overhand right.
Ness scores with a jab. towles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
towles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ness works over towles's head and body with a nice combination.
towles is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ness!
Oh towles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ness connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent towles tumbling to the canvas! Ness pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! towles was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Ness!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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23
146 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Fabian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fabian misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabian misses the target.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Fabian sprawls well.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fabian's head.
Fabian misses with a wild combination.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabian swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Fabian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Fabian throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Fabian throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Penn tumbling to the canvas!
Penn is rocked!
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Fabian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fabian loads up on a big left hand. Penn felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fabian looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Penn can't hide his disappointment, as Fabian celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Fabian!
Rahim Fabian retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the cage it seems that Gustav Graves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gustav Graves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson slips a straight right by Graves.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wilding here.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a right hand.
It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Gustav Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Johnson.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Johnson tumbling to the canvas!
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graves won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Graves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graves has Johnson in his guard.
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson tries for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Johnson prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson prevents Graves from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson prevents Graves from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graves with a poor takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves lands a head shot.
A cross from Graves lands.
Graves scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Graves.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Graves from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graves's guard now.
James Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Graves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graves manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Graves's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Johnson'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.
Johnson slips a jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Graves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Graves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustav Graves!
Gustav Graves retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is George Straits- The Fireman. A fine choice. Vasquez has chosen Careless Whisper as his entrance music. Dan Liddell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Liddell.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Vasquez seems unphased.
Liddell throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Liddell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vasquez wants to pass the guard but Liddell is defending well.
Liddell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddell is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell wants to control but Vasquez is keeping busy.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liddell is positioning himself well to prevent Vasquez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is staying active underneath Vasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liddell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Liddell tries to kick Vasquez off but Vasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liddell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasquez's back!
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Liddell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Liddell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dan Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vasquez.
Vasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Vasquez's body. Vasquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasquez looks gassed!
Liddell is looking to slow Vasquez down with leg kicks.
Liddell scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range.
Liddell punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Liddell scores with the left hand. Vasquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dan Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Vasquez seems unphased.
Vasquez avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liddell connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell stuns Vasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liddell connects with a jab.
BOOM! Liddell lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vasquez. Vasquez tries to recover but Liddell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vasquez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Liddell!
Dan Liddell retains his light heavyweight title!
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