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IGR 51 - IGR Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Like Seppou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedad Zilic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flo Like Seppou!
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, Vedad Zilic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppou gets a takedown into half guard.
Zilic is not content to let Seppou control the position.
Seppou controlling the action here.
Seppou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Seppou takes Zilic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Zilic is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppou has got his arm under Zilic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Zilic has spun round into Seppou's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppou had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zilic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Seppou Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zilic's back instead.
Zilic showing good submission defense here.
Seppou is looking to control Zilic but Zilic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zilic 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 Seppou gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Seppou.
Zilic looks gassed!
Seppou working for the choke.
Seppou is persistently looking for the submission but Zilic is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppou struggling to keep hold of the position.
Seppou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Seppou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zilic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zilic for a finish.
Zilic breaks Seppou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Zilic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seppou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seppou wants to control but Zilic passes easily into half guard.
Seppou manages to get to full guard.
Seppou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zilic stacks Seppou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zilic!
Zilic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seppou!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Like Seppou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seppou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zilic but Zilic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seppou shoots for a takedown but Zilic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zilic tries for a takedown but Seppou circles away easily
and Seppou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seppou is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zilic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seppou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zilic keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seppou is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppou works his way into side control.
Seppou advances to mount.
Seppou controlling the pace for now.
Zilic tries to lock up and control but Seppou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seppou working for a submission but Zilic is keeping him at bay.
Seppou quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Seppou but it's paid off an Zilic is forced to tap! Nice work by Seppou.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flo Like Seppou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Pirozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Assman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirozzi comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentleman. Robert Assman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Pirozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Assman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assman staying out of range there.
Assman slips a jab and a cross from Pirozzi.
Pirozzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pirozzi throws a nice looking combination but Assman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Assman.
Pirozzi takes a swing at Assman's ribcage but misses.
Pirozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Pirozzi throws a right and a left that Assman avoids nicely.
Assman cracks Pirozzi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pirozzi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Assman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pirozzi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Assman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchhill has chosen Killswitch engage- My curse as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Churchhill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is looking to clinch but Churchhill is avoiding it.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Churchhill circles away.
Churchhill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Churchhill keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Churchhill wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Churchhill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis passes into half guard.
Davis passes to side control.
Davis staying calm.
Davis prevents Churchhill from escaping the position.
Davis lands a nice forearm strike.
Davis trying to control the action but Churchhill is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchhill wants to get back to his feet.
Churchhill explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Davis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis working Churchhill over with strikes.
Davis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Churchhill to get to his feet.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Churchhill is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Churchhill circles away and we're back to standing.
Churchhill thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Churchhill misses with the combination.
Winston Churchhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Churchhill misses.
Davis swings for the body but Churchhill moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Churchhill as Davis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis looks for a takedown but Churchhill sprawls well.
Churchhill wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Churchhill moves into the clinch successfully.
Churchhill breaks the clinch.
Churchhill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Churchhill lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchhill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Churchhill is one step ahead there.
Churchhill is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Churchhill wants to stand and escape but instead Davis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Churchhill wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Churchhill is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Churchhill keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Churchhill pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Churchhill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Churchhill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Churchhill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Churchhill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchhill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Churchhill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Churchhill takes the fight into the clinch.
Churchhill breaks from the clinch.
Churchhill clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Churchhill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchhill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Churchhill 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.
Churchhill has managed to clinch.
Churchhill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a leg kick that misses.
Churchhill misses with a kick to the body.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Churchhill!
Davis unloading with bombs!
Churchhill is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Davis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Churchhill is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darra Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darra Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.
Late tries to clinch up.
Late wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late is looking to clinch.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Late tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Late to the ground. Late escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darra Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dewayne Carter.
Late tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Late throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Late tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Late tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Late throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Late tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Late stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Darra Late is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Late tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter moves out of range as Late strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Late tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darra Late dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Late wants to clinch.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Late circles away.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Late moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Late wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darra Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dewayne Carter.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Late wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Late throws an overhand right that drops Carter like a sack of potatoes! Late dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darra Late!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Roundhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roundhouse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Girls Gone Bad by Cobra Starship. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Roundhouse!
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, The Motions!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundhouse needs to keep his hands up - Motions had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Devin Roundhouse has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Motions. Beautiful body shot.
Motions cracks a nice hook into Roundhouse's ribs.
Motions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Motions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Motions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motions scores with a punch to the head.
Motions lands a nice looking body shot.
Motions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Roundhouse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Motions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roundhouse. Roundhouse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Motions lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roundhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Roundhouse is breathing heavily.
Motions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roundhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motions connects with the punch.
Devin Roundhouse's cut is getting worse.
Motions avoids the body shot from Roundhouse.
Motions is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roundhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Motions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roundhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Roundhouse.
Roundhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motions lands a two punch combo.
Motions fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Roundhouse to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Roundhouse looks to clinch but Motions throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Roundhouse taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Motions!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between spark plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, spark plug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith defending well as plug loads up on a big left hand.
plug shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than plug was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
plug with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
plug throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but plug has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as plug tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
plug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
plug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith really wants to buck plug off and get back to his feet.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
plug has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
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.
plug is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
plug has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
plug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
plug prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
plug is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, plug cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
plug is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
plug lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in plug's guard.
plug throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
plug trying to strike off his back.
plug looking to control.
plug wants to sweep but no luck.
plug is breathing heavily.
plug is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control but plug is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. plug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
plug throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
plug tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
plug rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith prevents plug from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
spark plug dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
plug misses with the combination.
plug wants to clinch.
plug has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
plug looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
plug keeping control of the position.
plug wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by plug to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Frank Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
plug breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
plug trying to control but Smith 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.
plug sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
plug is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
plug is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! plug seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
plug gets back to half guard.
plug is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but plug is retaining full guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug working a defensive guard here.
plug looking for a sweep. Not yet plug, not yet.
plug manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
plug looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as plug tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
plug putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
plug has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
plug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
plug misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
plug is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but plug keeps him there for the moment.
plug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
plug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as plug shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
plug throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in plug's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from plug.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is pushing down on plug's leg trying to pass to half guard. plug is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
plug trying to control from the bottom.
Smith moves into full mount! plug won't be happy about that!
plug tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
plug is trying to escape the mount.
plug tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
plug looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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.
Smith has the hooks in. plug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can plug hold on?
plug is keeping busy.
plug rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows plug to get to his feet.
spark plug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for spark plug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
plug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as plug tries to pass.
Smith 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.
plug wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
plug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
plug trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
plug drives through with a takedown into guard.
plug wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
plug preventing the sweep.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
plug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Perko Late enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
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, Perko Late!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling takes a swing at Late's ribcage but misses.
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Late fails with the takedown.
Late scores a takedown into full mount!
Grappling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grappling tries to get out of the position.
Grappling tries to lock up and control but Late gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Late working for a guillotine from mount but Grappling is in no mood to give up.
Grappling is squirming around, avoiding Late's attempts to control the action.
Grappling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Late there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Late wants to take a breather but Grappling is having none of it.
Grappling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grappling is not content to let Late control the position.
Grappling is looking to escape.
Grappling keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Late wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy.
Late is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappling is positioning himself well to prevent Late advancing to mount.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grappling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grappling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Late looks gassed!
Late needs to keep his hands up - Grappling had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Perko Late has been cut.
Grappling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grappling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grappling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Late dodges the punch combination from Grappling.
Striker Grappling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling motions for Late to come forward. Grappling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling.
Late moves out of range of the leg kick from Grappling.
Striker Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Late scores with a four punch combination!
Grappling lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grappling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Late keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grappling.
Late blocks a head kick by Grappling.
Late shoots in and drives through. Grappling sprawls well.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perko Late.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a looping left.
Late closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grappling circles away.
Grappling lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late shoots for a double leg takedown but Grappling sprawls well. He's pushed Late's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grappling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perko Late'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.
Grappling shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Striker Grappling is winning the standup battle so far.
Grappling swinging wilding here.
Grappling misses with a few strikes there.
Grappling throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Late moves out of range of the strikes.
Late fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striker Grappling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late throws a right and a left that Grappling avoids nicely.
Grappling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling misses with a leg kick.
Late closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grappling circles away.
Grappling throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grappling just misses with a punch to the body.
Late moves out of range of the body kick from Grappling.
Late bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Late counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Grappling. No joy for Late on that attempt.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perko Late.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a straight right.
Late closes the distance and clinches up with Grappling, looking for a takedown. Late pushes Grappling against the cage but Grappling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Late is breathing heavily.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Late slips a jab and a cross from Grappling.
Grappling lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grappling lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
Grappling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Late moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grappling as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Late counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Late.
Grappling wants to stand and escape but Late is having none of it.
Late pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappling is keeping the position for now.
Grappling controlling Late's posture.
Late wants to pass the guard but Grappling is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
Grappling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grappling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Late counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Late drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grappling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Late jumps guard but Grappling stands there with Late around his waist. Late gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Late tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grappling smiles and moves away.
Grappling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perko Late's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Grappling.
Grappling misses with a looping left.
Grappling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Late defending well as Grappling loads up on a big left hand.
Grappling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Late moves out of range of the leg kick from Grappling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grappling swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
Late ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling throws the left hand but Late avoids the punch easily.
Late misses with a head kick.
Grappling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grappling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Late is one step ahead there.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Decent striking displayed by Grappling there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late has closed the distance and engaged Grappling in a clinch.
Late pulls Grappling into guard.
Grappling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Late on the ground.
Late managing to control the position.
Grappling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grappling throws a solid leg kick but Late takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grappling.
A head kick by Grappling misses
and Late decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grappling's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late stops Grappling from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late advances to half guard.
Late wants to free his trapped foot but Grappling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Late is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grappling!
Late connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Late goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grappling is on top in guard.
Grappling is looking to stand up but Late won't let him.
Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grappling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late wants to sweep but no luck.
Late doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Late throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grappling escapes and throws Late's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grappling controlling from side mount.
Perko Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Perko Late comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Striker Grappling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi's entrance music is Loituma TECHNO!. A fine choice. Sauvage has chosen Chaos Is Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malvin Maldi!
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, Emile Sauvage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sauvage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maldi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maldi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maldi trying to control but Sauvage is working from the bottom.
Sauvage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sauvage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maldi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sauvage backs up against the cage.
Maldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sauvage shoots and misses
and Maldi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maldi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sauvage is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauvage controls Maldi momentarily but Maldi frees himself.
Maldi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi wants to pass the guard but Sauvage is keeping the position.
Sauvage looking for a sweep. Not yet Sauvage, not yet.
Maldi 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.
Maldi wants to control from the top but Sauvage keeps moving.
Maldi is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maldi has his takedown stuffed
and Sauvage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maldi!
Sauvage wants to control the pace but Maldi is squirming around nicely.
Sauvage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sauvage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maldi is on top in guard.
Maldi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maldi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sauvage is on top in guard.
Sauvage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sauvage pushes down on Maldi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sauvage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldi punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage is trying to work for a kimura but Maldi is defending well.
Sauvage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maldi defending well though.
Sauvage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maldi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maldi is working hard here to advance position.
Sauvage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maldi is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maldi tries to hold on but Sauvage postures up.
Maldi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sauvage.
Maldi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sauvage has a good base and remains in mount.
Sauvage trying to control but Maldi is having none of it.
Maldi tries to reverse the position but Sauvage maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sauvage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sauvage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldi.
Sauvage thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sauvage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sauvage wants to get back to full guard but Maldi has mounted him!
Sauvage is working to get back to half guard.
Sauvage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sauvage is positioning himself well to prevent Maldi advancing to mount.
Sauvage is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maldi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sauvage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sauvage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sauvage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldi's back!
Sauvage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maldi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maldi for a finish.
Sauvage is cranking Maldi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Maldi! He's tightened the choke and Maldi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emile Sauvage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by The game. This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Thompson!
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, Boy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Joe Thompson has been cut.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Thompson's head back.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones drops Thompson with a right and a left! Jones comes rushing in but Thompson regains his composure and manages to keep Jones in guard.
Thompson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson passes into half guard.
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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson prevents Jones from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Thompson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to buck Thompson off.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thompson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Thompson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Jones is trapped and Thompson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thompson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Thompson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Jones pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Jones has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thompson clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Thompson won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Jones wants to stand back up but Thompson manages to pass into side control.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Thompson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Thompson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Thompson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Thompson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jones is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Thompson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jones taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Thompson!
Joe Thompson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jui Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McKenzie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Norma Jean- Memphis Will be Laid to Waste. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul McKenzie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jui Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Paul McKenzie has been cut.
Jitsu misses with the combination.
Jab by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a one two combo.
McKenzie throws a series of punches but Jitsu moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McKenzie there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jitsu shoots for a takedown but McKenzie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jitsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jitsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jitsu is rocked!
Jitsu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jitsu is still in real trouble! Can McKenzie finish him?
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKenzie is trying to stand.
Jitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
McKenzie is looking to improve his position.
McKenzie looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu works his way into side control.
McKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu drags him back down.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKenzie looks to land a combination but Jitsu avoids it well.
McKenzie throws a shot to the body.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKenzie as he jumps to the side.
Jitsu looks gassed!
McKenzie connects with a body shot.
McKenzie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jitsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jitsu throws a lazy right hand but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jitsu falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKenzie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKenzie connects with a single shot there.
A nice combination there by McKenzie.
McKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie scores with a decent looking hook.
Jitsu misses with a double jab
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Jitsu backing up. Jitsu nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
McKenzie dances in with a quick combination. Jitsu is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McKenzie snaps Jitsu's head back. Jitsu stumbles backwards against the cage. McKenzie steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jitsu's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jitsu just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul McKenzie!
Paul McKenzie retains his lightweight title!
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