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VIC 1: Breakout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krysz Kawolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krysz Kawolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawolski drops Juarez with a beautiful combination! Juarez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kawolski is looking for the KO!
Juarez is rocked!
It looks like Diego Juarez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawolski tries to avoid it but Juarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawolski to the ground. Kawolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawolski finish him?
Kawolski lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Juarez is looking to close the distance but Kawolski sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Juarez crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Juarez is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Krysz Kawolski!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugor Portisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Arlowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugor Portisch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlowski misses with a wild combination.
Portisch throws a combination that misses
and Arlowski counters with a head kick.
Portisch scores with a decent looking hook.
Portisch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick from Arlowski.
Arlowski wants to clinch up but Portisch keeps it at a distance.
Arlowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portisch closes the distance but Arlowski moves to the side
and Arlowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Portisch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portisch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arlowski counters with a shoot takedown. Portisch fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portisch wants to get back to his feet but Arlowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arlowski is stalling in the full guard.
Portisch wants to get back to his feet but Arlowski passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Arlowski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Portisch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arlowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Portisch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arlowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Portisch is looking to improve his position.
Portisch is refusing to be controlled, as Arlowski sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlowski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Portisch to stand up.
Portisch looks gassed!
Arlowski wants to clinch.
Arlowski tries to clinch up
and Portisch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Portisch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arlowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arlowski cracks the inside of Portisch's front leg.
Arlowski tries to clinch but Portisch moves away
and Portisch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portisch throws a lazy head kick
and Arlowski counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portisch misses with a takedown attempt
and Arlowski counters with a low kick, right behind Portisch 's knee.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugor Portisch.
Arlowski tries to clinch there but Portisch circles away.
Crunch! Arlowski slams his shin into Portisch's torso.
Arlowski moves in looking to clinch but Portisch pushes him off.
Arlowski moves in looking to clinch but Portisch pushes him off.
Arlowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Portisch circles away.
Arlowski throws a nice head kick!
Arlowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Arlowski throws a nice head kick!
Arlowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hugor Portisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski cracks Portisch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portisch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arlowski is looking to clinch.
Portisch swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlowski.
A solid body kick from Arlowski.
Arlowski wants to clinch but Portisch slips to the side
and Portisch counters by clinching up.
Arlowski scores with a knee to the head.
Arlowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Portisch blocks it with crossed arms.
Arlowski misses with a knee strike.
Portisch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Arlowski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Portisch.
Portisch takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Portisch looking for a takedown.
Arlowski breaks the clinch.
Arlowski looks for a takedown but Portisch sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Arlowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Portisch misses with a shot to the body
and Arlowski counters with a good low kick that Portisch was not able to check.
Arlowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portisch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlowski counters with a body kick.
Arlowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Portisch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arlowski tries to clinch there but Portisch circles away.
Portisch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Portisch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlowski.
Portisch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlowski.
Arlowski is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Portisch - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlowski thuds his shin into the meat of Portisch's side.
Arlowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Portisch keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlowski lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arlowski.
Portisch tries to keep at a distance but Arlowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arlowski connects with a knee to the head.
Arlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ron Arlowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portisch misses with a straight left.
Portisch misses with a jab to the body
and Arlowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arlowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arlowski is looking to control Portisch's arms but Portisch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arlowski has his back to the cage.
Arlowski breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portisch checks a low kick from Arlowski.
Portisch shoots for a double leg takedown but Arlowski sprawls well. He's pushed Portisch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arlowski. That's going to slow Portisch down.
Arlowski scores with a head kick.
Arlowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlowski tries a knee to the head but Portisch blocks it.
Arlowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portisch throws a sloppy head kick
and Arlowski counters with a nice body kick.
Portisch blocks a low kick nicely.
Arlowski is looking to clinch but Portisch is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portisch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arlowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arlowski stalls.
Arlowski wants to stall.
Portisch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portisch slips a jab and a cross from Arlowski.
Arlowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Portisch swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlowski.
Portisch drives through and clinches with Arlowski against the cage.
Portisch wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlowski won't allow it.
Arlowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portisch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
Portisch can't break the clinch.
Portisch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arlowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portisch is keeping the position for now.
Portisch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arlowski!
Portisch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Arlowski tries to hold on but Portisch pushes him away.
Portisch controlling the pace for now.
Portisch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Arlowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arlowski throws a leg kick which misses Portisch's front leg but catches the back leg as Portisch tries to avoid it.
Arlowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Portisch counters with a series of strikes. Arlowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arlowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Portisch counters with a head kick.
Portisch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Portisch counters with a series of strikes. Arlowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Portisch takes the fight into the clinch.
Portisch has had enough of the clinch but Arlowski keeps him there for the moment.
Portisch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portisch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arlowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Portisch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portisch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arlowski.
Arlowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arlowski tries to clinch there but Portisch circles away.
Portisch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arlowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Portisch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arlowski clinches but Portisch breaks the clinch
and Portisch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arlowski, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portisch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portisch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arlowski can pounce on him.
Arlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arlowski.
Arlowski keeps Portisch at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Arlowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arlowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Portisch circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arlowski.
Arlowski tries to clinch but Portisch moves out of range.
Portisch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arlowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Arlowski ducks right into an uppercut from Portisch.
Arlowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Portisch circles away.
Portisch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arlowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portisch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portisch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlowski tries to clinch but Portisch is having none of it.
Portisch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portisch shoots in for a double leg but Arlowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlowski moves out of range as Portisch throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arlowski!
Portisch stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Arlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlowski defending well as Portisch loads up on a big left hand.
Portisch waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Arlowski.
Portisch misses with the combination.
Arlowski moves in looking to clinch but Portisch pushes him off.
Portisch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Arlowski finds it's target.
Ron Arlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Portisch's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Portisch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arlowski - the referee stops the clock and Portisch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arlowski. Portisch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portisch. That did some damage!
Hugor Portisch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Arlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlowski 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Arlowski!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Rampage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shamrock's choice of entrance music: dangerous. Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Shamrock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shamrock! Jackson dives in looking to finish! Shamrock is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kyle johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Bearwester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Lose Yourself . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kyle johnson!
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, Rob Bearwester!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearwester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bearwester jumps guard and drags johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bearwester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bearwester is looking to control johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearwester avoid being mounted?
johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bearwester is trying to control but can't.
johnson is tying to control. Bearwester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is controlling the pace.
Bearwester trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bearwester moves into range and clinches up with johnson.
Bearwester manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
johnson postures up.
Bearwester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bearwester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson with the ground and pound but Bearwester uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bearwester trying to keep a closed guard but johnson is proving a slippery customer.
johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bearwester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bearwester wants to control but johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control from half guard but Bearwester is working away.
Bearwester is looking to control johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearwester avoid being mounted?
johnson throwing shots but Bearwester is blocking nicely.
Bearwester looks gassed!
johnson wants to control but Bearwester is keeping him busy.
Bearwester trying to hold on to johnson's head to control him but johnson postures up.
Bearwester is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
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.
Bearwester can't escape the position.
johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
johnson lands a big elbow.
johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by johnson.
johnson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kyle johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bearwester at a distance.
Bearwester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson scores with a takedown into Bearwester's guard.
johnson stands and throws Bearwester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
johnson working the head with strikes.
johnson cracks Bearwester with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bearwester is trying to work for a sweep but johnson has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearwester tries to lock up and control but johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bearwester is breathing heavily.
johnson wants to control the pace but Bearwester is squirming around nicely.
Bearwester wants to control but johnson is having none of it.
johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bearwester?
johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
johnson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bearwester tries to hold on but johnson postures up.
johnson controlling the pace for now.
Bearwester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bearwester is trying to escape the mount.
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.
johnson tries to control but Bearwester wriggling away.
johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
johnson looking to finish Bearwester with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bearwester!
johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bearwester is bucking up trying to escape but johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kyle johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson fails with the takedown.
Bearwester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says johnson as he avoids it easily.
Bearwester has managed to clinch.
johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bearwester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kyle johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bearwester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bearwester.
johnson is trying to break free.
Bearwester pulls guard successfully.
johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
johnson with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bearwester's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearwester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bearwester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Bearwester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
johnson trying to control but Bearwester is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice combination there by johnson.
Bearwester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
johnson shoots and misses
and Bearwester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearwester throwing shots but johnson is blocking nicely.
Bearwester is working for a submission of some sort.
Bearwester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bearwester.
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.
johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
kyle johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bearwester tries to stand up but johnson grabs his leg and drags him down! johnson is now on top, in side control.
johnson grinds an elbow into Bearwester's temple.
Rob Bearwester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson cracks Bearwester with a big right hand but Bearwester just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Bearwester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think johnson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kyle johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Kyllikki Van Dammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heilimo comes into the arena with ratamahatta blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Heilimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyrkki Kyllikki Van Dammed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dammed throws a series of punches but Heilimo avoids them all with ease.
Heilimo shoots in and drives through. Van Dammed sprawls well.
Van Dammed fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice combo by Van Dammed! Oh, that's hurt him - Heilimo falls to the canvas and Van Dammed follows him into side control.
Heilimo is rocked!
It looks like Sauli Heilimo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heilimo is trying to improve his position.
Oh Heilimo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dammed decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Van Dammed steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Heilimo is out on his feet! Van Dammed sets himself and nearly takes Heilimo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nyrkki Kyllikki Van Dammed!
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