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DFC 46: DeSouza vs. Aces High PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Of Wolf And Man-Metallica. Ken Kelly has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kelly in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Robertson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Kelly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thomas Black!
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, Mark Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Brown's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Black is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brown Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Black's back instead.
Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Black tries to break free.
Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
Black breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Black stacks Brown 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 Black!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Black trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Black fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
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.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brown is tightening it up a little... Black has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Black reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Black taps out! nice BJJ there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Con te Partiro. Chris Sanders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Johnson's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanders blocks a jab.
Sanders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Sanders moved away.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Sanders clinches.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanders kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanders is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeff Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanders is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Johnson gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanders with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side
and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Sanders working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Sanders trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand but Sanders is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Sanders pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Sanders's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeff Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Sanders's head back.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanders has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to buck Sanders off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Sanders around his waist. Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanders avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Sanders has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson landing strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanders from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Sanders throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanders throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson kicks off Sanders and gets to his feet.
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanders. That did some damage!
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to keep Sanders in close.
Sanders with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanders, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Sanders.
I think Sanders 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artiom Nevar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artiom Nevar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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181 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artiom Nevar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevar throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Nevar throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Nevar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevar gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis is looking for a sweep.
Francis is working hard here to advance position.
Nevar advances nicely into full mount.
Nevar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A big strike lands for Nevar! That's really hurt Francis and he's turned his back - Nevar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nevar Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artiom Nevar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvjezdan Misimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Dorian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Dorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zvjezdan Misimovic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dorian throws a shot from downtown. Misimovic moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Misimovic as Dorian shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misimovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Misimovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorian trying to control the hands but Misimovic breaks the grip.
Misimovic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dorian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dorian is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorian is squirming around, avoiding Misimovic's attempts to control the action.
Misimovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dorian kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dorian swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dorian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian gets back to full guard.
Dorian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Misimovic is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian working a defensive guard here.
Dorian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dorian is breathing heavily.
Misimovic can't escape the position.
Misimovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Misimovic has worked his arm free - good work by Misimovic!
Dorian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Misimovic keeps working.
Dorian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dorian is trying to get an arm triangle but Misimovic is defending well.
Dorian tries for a kimura but Misimovic is defending well.
Dorian is trying to get an arm triangle but Misimovic is defending well.
That's four 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.
Dorian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Misimovic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dorian but great work by Misimovic.
Dorian tries to buck Misimovic off but Misimovic is having none of it.
Misimovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Misimovic tries for a kimura but Dorian is defending well.
Dorian is looking for a sweep.
Dorian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Misimovic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dorian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zvjezdan Misimovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Misimovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Misimovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Dorian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dorian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorian trying to control but Misimovic postures up.
Misimovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorian sees it coming and defends easily.
Dorian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Misimovic.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dorian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misimovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dorian wants to clinch.
Misimovic fails with the takedown
and Dorian moves into the clinch.
Misimovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dorian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Misimovic goes for a takedown attempt but Dorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leandro Dorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zvjezdan Misimovic.
Dorian wants to clinch.
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.
Dorian tries for a takedown but Misimovic circles away easily
and Misimovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dorian's guard now.
Dorian is looking for a triangle but Misimovic pushes his legs off easily.
Misimovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Misimovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dorian keeping moving, preventing Misimovic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Misimovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Misimovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Misimovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Misimovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dorian is trying to keep Misimovic in close.
Dorian pulls Misimovic in close to prevent any damage.
Dorian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Misimovic has picked Dorian up and slammed him! Dorian can't keep hold of the triangle and Misimovic manages to pass to side control!
Misimovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Misimovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Misimovic goes for a takedown attempt but Dorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dorian fails with the takedown
and Misimovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dorian won't be happy with that.
Dorian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Misimovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Misimovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dorian, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zvjezdan Misimovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Misimovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Misimovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dorian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misimovic's guard.
Misimovic looking for submissions off his back.
Misimovic tries to get to full guard but Dorian has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian is looking for a kimura but Misimovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorian to get the leverage.
Dorian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Misimovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorian has a good base and remains in mount.
Dorian punching from mount but Misimovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dorian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Misimovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Misimovic is trying to escape the mount.
Dorian mounts Misimovic! Really nice guard pass there!
Misimovic is working to get back to half guard.
Dorian takes Misimovic's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Misimovic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Misimovic wants to escape the position.
Dorian throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dorian keeps control of the position as Misimovic tries to break free.
Zvjezdan Misimovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorian just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dorian has the hooks in. Misimovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dorian is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Misimovic is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Dorian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killer Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Row!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Shae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Killer Row has been cut.
Row swings for the body but O Shae moves out of range.
A head kick misses from O Shae .
Row takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Shae scores with a push kick.
O Shae keeps Row at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Shae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae throws a head kick that Row semi-blocks.
Row is rocked!
O Shae lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Row is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Row is breathing heavily.
Row tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Row seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick by O Shae - that's a beauty! Row is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even O Shae can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick O Shae !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragon's Nest - Tekken 5. Oscar Alarcon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Alarcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarcon rushes Law with punches - Law moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Law goes down! Alarcon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Alarcon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins has chosen Everyday Normal Guy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neil Rollins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a hook but the wrestler avoids it easily.
Kurt the wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins lands an elbow inside that the wrestler shrugs off.
Rollins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kurt the wrestler has been cut.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but the wrestler avoids the damage to the body.
Rollins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks with his arms.
Rollins unloads a knee to the mid-section. the wrestler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
Rollins lands an elbow just above the wrestler 's eye.
Rollins avoiding damage.
Rollins connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment.
Rollins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Rollins has him pressed against the cage.
Rollins lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Rollins.
Rollins connects with a knee to the head.
Rollins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the wrestler's defenses.
A knee to the head by Rollins.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks it.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks with his arms.
the wrestler blocking some punches.
the wrestler manages to break the clinch.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the wrestler is breathing heavily.
the wrestler prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
the wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler throwing strikes here but Rollins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
the wrestler wants to take his opponent's back but Rollins doesn't allow it.
the wrestler prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
the wrestler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
the wrestler with shots to the head and body - Rollins looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to hold on but the wrestler pushes him away.
the wrestler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rollins is surviving well by controlling the wrestler's body position as best he can.
Rollins tries to reverse the position but the wrestler maintains control.
Rollins tries to hold on but the wrestler postures up.
the wrestler punching from mount but Rollins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
the wrestler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins wants to control but the wrestler is keeping busy.
the wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the wrestler's back!
Rollins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. the wrestler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rollins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rollins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns the wrestler.
the wrestler covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt the wrestler'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.
the wrestler slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
the wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
the wrestler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
Rollins throws a leg kick but the wrestler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
the wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
the wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Rollins.
Rollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rollins.
Rollins with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins connects with a nasty looking knee right to the wrestler's face.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
the wrestler wants to break free but Rollins has control.
the wrestler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks with his arms.
Rollins pushes the wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Rollins.
Rollins lands with a light punch inside.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
Rollins unloads a knee to the mid-section. the wrestler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rollins lands an elbow that stopped the wrestler in his tracks for a moment.
Rollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins slowing the pace effectively.
Rollins lands a knee to the body.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rollins prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins misses with a knee strike.
Rollins displaying some good clinch control by pressing the wrestler up against the cage.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks it.
Rollins lands an elbow inside that the wrestler shrugs off.
Rollins effectively controlling the action here.
the wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rollins is stalling here.
Rollins lands a knee to the body.
Rollins lands a damaging elbow.
Rollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins landing knees to the body.
the wrestler avoids the elbow strike from Rollins, against the cage.
Rollins has the wrestler pressed against the cage.
Rollins with a knee to the head.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins misses with a knee strike.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
Rollins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
the wrestler wants to break free but Rollins has control.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
Rollins stalling in the clinch.
Rollins lands an elbow that stopped the wrestler in his tracks for a moment.
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.
Rollins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
Rollins throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollins effectively controlling the action here.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Rollins misses with an elbow over the top.
the wrestler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
the wrestler shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the wrestler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by the wrestler.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side.
Rollins darts in and clinches the wrestler up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt the wrestler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rollins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rollins prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
the wrestler has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Rollins.
Rollins stalling.
Rollins lands a nice knee to the body.
Rollins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the wrestler.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Rollins.
Rollins landing knees to the head.
Rollins pushes the wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Rollins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rollins lands an elbow just above the wrestler 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Rollins pushes the wrestler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins scores with a knee to the head.
Rollins scores a nice knee to the body.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rollins.
Rollins effectively controlling the action here.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rollins unloads a knee to the mid-section. the wrestler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
the wrestler avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
Rollins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rollins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rollins connects with a nasty looking knee right to the wrestler's face.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the wrestler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but the wrestler blocks it.
Rollins lands a knee to the head.
Rollins lands an elbow inside.
Rollins lands a body shot.
A short right from Rollins.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rollins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rollins.
the wrestler is trying to break free.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Rollins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
the wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
Rollins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rollins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rollins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rollins keeps control of the wrestler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
the wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rollins misses with an elbow strike.
Rollins prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
Neil Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rollins.
Rollins is leaning against the wrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but the wrestler is blocking nicely.
the wrestler is trying to break free.
Rollins just leaning against the wrestler, taking a breather.
the wrestler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins tries to bum rush the wrestler with a series of wild strikes but the wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
the wrestler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing the wrestler from controlling successfully.
Rollins is pulling down on the wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from the wrestler, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the wrestler trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rollins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Rollins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass comes into the arena with run to the hills- iron maiden blaring out of the sound system. Sexyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye. Yoshihiro Sexyama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Griffin Glass's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Griffin Glass!
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, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sexyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sexyama. That's going to slow Glass down.
Sexyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Glass is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexyama waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Glass. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Glass to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Glass is rocked!
It looks like Griffin Glass has been cut.
Sexyama throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Glass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glass can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Sexyama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Sexyama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass taking some punishment here, with Sexyama in his half guard.
Sexyama postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Glass to stand up.
Sexyama drops Glass with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sexyama follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rose Of Sharyn. Aces High is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Knock em Dead Kid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug DeSouza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aces High.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
Aces High throws out a loose jab but DeSouza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rich Aces High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aces High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aces High steps into range and cracks DeSouza with a monster punch that buckles his knees! DeSouza flops backwards and Aces High dives into his guard looking to finish!
DeSouza is rocked!
It looks like Doug DeSouza has been cut.
DeSouza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aces High controls the pace.
Oh DeSouza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza controls Aces High momentarily but Aces High frees himself.
DeSouza seems to have got his legs back now.
DeSouza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aces High gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSouza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza is trying to control the position but Aces High postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSouza working for a triangle but Aces High defends it easily.
DeSouza looking for a guillotine here but Aces High defends easily.
Aces High is fighting to break DeSouza's control of his arms but DeSouza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
DeSouza wants to control but Aces High passes easily into half guard.
DeSouza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aces High pulls his head out easily.
Aces High seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DeSouza is pressing down on Aces High's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza 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.
DeSouza keeping full guard, as Aces High tries to pass.
Aces High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Aces High throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Aces High looks to land a combination but DeSouza avoids it well.
DeSouza staying out of range there.
Aces High throws a right and a left that DeSouza avoids nicely.
Rich Aces High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aces High ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aces High misses with a two punch combination.
Aces High lands with a right that hurts DeSouza. DeSouza looks to clinch but Aces High throws a short knee that drops DeSouza. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rich Aces High! Rich Aces High retains his middleweight title!
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