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UVL 13p: Armageddon 2009 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jihbo Muhozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikita Kalashnikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jihbo Muhozi's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jihbo Muhozi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhozi forces Kalashnikov back against the ropes and clinches.
Muhozi can't break the clinch.
Muhozi has had enough of the clinch but Kalashnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Muhozi gets underhooks to prevent Kalashnikov's takedown attempt.
Muhozi wants to break free but Kalashnikov has control.
Muhozi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Muhozi lands a body shot.
Muhozi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov is trying to drag Muhozi to the mat but Muhozi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short right from Muhozi.
Kalashnikov prevents Muhozi from breaking the clinch.
Muhozi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Muhozi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muhozi breaks the clinch.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Kalashnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhozi which made him look bad.
Muhozi digs a good body shot into Kalashnikov's ribs.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhozi lands a left and a right that sends Kalashnikov crashing to the canvas! Muhozi dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Nikita Kalashnikov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov is looking to improve his position but Muhozi isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalashnikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muhozi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kalashnikov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Muhozi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Muhozi stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihbo Muhozi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genji Tadahiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genji Tadahiko!
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, Eric Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadahiko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tadahiko wants to clinch.
Bradley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
Eric Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tadahiko is looking to improve his position.
Tadahiko is working hard here to advance position.
Tadahiko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tadahiko pushes Bradley off looking to stand but Bradley dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadahiko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bradley is keen to just control but Tadahiko is a slippery customer.
Bradley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tadahiko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tadahiko kicks Bradley off and gets back to his feet.
Bradley 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.
Bradley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tadahiko's head.
Tadahiko pushes Bradley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tadahiko with a poor takedown
and Bradley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tadahiko wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling him.
Tadahiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadahiko is breathing heavily.
Bradley with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradley distracts Tadahiko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadahiko wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling him.
Bradley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bradley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bradley postures up and lands a big shot to Tadahiko's brow.
Tadahiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bradley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bradley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bradley trying to control but Tadahiko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bradley stops Tadahiko from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bradley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tadahiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tadahiko tries for a takedown but Bradley circles away easily
and Bradley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tadahiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tadahiko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tadahiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tadahiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadahiko is looking to stand up but Bradley isn't so interested in that idea.
Bradley is standing up over Tadahiko. Tadahiko looks to escape but Bradley dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadahiko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bradley cracks Tadahiko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bradley cracks Tadahiko with a big right hand but Tadahiko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tadahiko is looking for a sweep.
Bradley working the body and head with strikes.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadahiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tadahiko won't be happy with that.
Tadahiko gets back to half guard.
Bradley slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control the action but Tadahiko is working from the bottom.
Tadahiko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bradley is stalling in the full guard.
Bradley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eric Bradley has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tadahiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tadahiko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Tadahiko closes the distance looking to clinch
so Bradley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tadahiko wants to get back to his feet but Bradley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bradley tries to free his leg and advance position but Tadahiko is retaining full guard.
Tadahiko has momentary wrist control but Bradley slips an elbow through the middle.
Tadahiko uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Tadahiko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bradley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadahiko misses with a takedown
and Bradley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tadahiko!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadahiko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tadahiko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tadahiko kicks Bradley off and gets back to his feet.
Bradley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tadahiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tadahiko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tadahiko is letting Bradley control him for a moment.
Tadahiko is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scoring with punches from side control.
Tadahiko is trying to get back to his feet.
Tadahiko sneaks back into half guard.
Tadahiko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bradley feints and as Tadahiko raises his hands in defense, Bradley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bradley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tadahiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tadahiko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tadahiko wants to stand and escape but Bradley is having none of it.
Tadahiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bradley really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bradley takes the fight into the clinch.
Tadahiko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradley avoids the damage to the body.
Tadahiko misses with an elbow strike.
Bradley is working Tadahiko over against the ropes.
Tadahiko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike.
Bradley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradley avoiding damage as Tadahiko throws knees to the body.
Bradley drags the fight down to the ground.
Bradley controls Tadahiko momentarily but Tadahiko frees himself.
Bradley has a closed guard, preventing Tadahiko from standing up.
Bradley seems keen to control Tadahiko's posture.
Tadahiko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bradley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bradley has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadahiko being controlled here, momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tadahiko wants to stand but Bradley is controlling the position.
Bradley postures up and lands a big shot to Tadahiko's brow.
Tadahiko lands some strikes from the bottom.
Tadahiko striking off his back but it's not causing Bradley any problems.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bradley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bradley cracks Tadahiko with a solid left hand.
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.
Bradley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but Tadahiko is keeping the position.
Tadahiko wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
Tadahiko trying to strike off his back.
Tadahiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley stops Tadahiko from standing up.
Tadahiko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bradley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bradley there.
Tadahiko is trying to stand back up but Bradley is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bradley dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bradley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bradley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tadahiko is looking to improve his position but Bradley isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradley is working for a guillotine from mount but Tadahiko frees his head quite easily.
Tadahiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tadahiko gets back to half guard.
Tadahiko wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadahiko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bradley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tadahiko is trying to stand back up but Bradley is controlling him
Bradley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bradley blocks the strikes from Tadahiko.
Tadahiko is pressing down on Bradley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Tadahiko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tadahiko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadahiko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bradley taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Bradley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tadahiko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Genji Tadahiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradley is looking to get to half guard.
Tadahiko lands with some strikes.
Tadahiko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bradley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eric Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tadahiko wants to finish this one by submission but Bradley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tadahiko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genji Tadahiko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bradley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoki Yoshikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoki Yoshikuni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naoki Yoshikuni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshikuni staying out of range there.
Yoshikuni shoots in looking for a takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshikuni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Robertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshikuni closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the ropes.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yoshikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshikuni trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Yoshikuni goes for an armbar but Robertson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robertson.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Yoshikuni keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshikuni.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshikuni looking for a guillotine here but Robertson defends easily.
Yoshikuni looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robertson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshikuni moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Yoshikuni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshikuni looks gassed!
Robertson lands a high kick to the side of Yoshikuni's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Robertson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Yoshikuni is rocked!
Yoshikuni looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robertson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yoshikuni is still in real trouble! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson decides to stand back up. Robertson steps back and let's Yoshikuni get back to his feet.
Yoshikuni seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshikuni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshikuni blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Robertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Yoshikuni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Yoshikuni fails to land the takedown.
Yoshikuni shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson drops Yoshikuni with a straight right hand, right on the button! Robertson 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 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Robertson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Antonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jatsin Hatsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Antonik!
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, Jatsin Hatsin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonik looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatsin is just out of range.
Antonik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antonik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonik throws a lazy right hand but Hatsin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antonik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatsin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatsin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antonik counters with a three punch combo that has Hatsin backing up. Hatsin nods at Antonik to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonik drops Hatsin with a left right combo! Antonik follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hatsin is rocked!
It looks like Jatsin Hatsin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antonik gets to mount! Hatsin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hatsin is still in real trouble! Can Antonik finish him?
Antonik stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Antonik connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hatsin to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Antonik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Antonik!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Dave Miller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Miller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Miller!
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, Money McMillion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMillion staying out of range there.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but McMillion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller missing with a left hand there. McMillion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMillion slips under a jab.
Miller throws a series of punches but McMillion moves out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Dave Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McMillion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMillion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMillion fails to land the takedown.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McMillion is out of range.
McMillion closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. McMillion pushes Miller against the ropes but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money McMillion.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMillion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMillion lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMillion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller keeping moving, preventing McMillion from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMillion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McMillion has Miller in his guard.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McMillion had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McMillion Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miller's back instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMillion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMillion fails to land the takedown.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
McMillion fails with a takedown attempt.
McMillion shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money McMillion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a double jab.
McMillion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. McMillion moves away and avoids it.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMillion shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMillion.
McMillion connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by McMillion.
Dave Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMillion gets a takedown into half guard.
McMillion working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMillion.
Miller is trying to stand.
McMillion wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
McMillion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMillion on the ground.
Miller pushes McMillion off and gets back to his feet.
Miller lands with a right hand.
McMillion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Dave Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMillion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Money McMillion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McMillion shoots in and bounces Miller off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McMillion wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
McMillion stops Miller from standing up.
McMillion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. McMillion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McMillion manages to pass to mount!
Miller prevents McMillion from taking his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMillion controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller taking shots to the head.
McMillion with a couple of short strikes.
McMillion controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMillion jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miller and McMillion has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
McMillion tries to advance to mount but Miller denies him.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller is pushing McMillion's head away, looking to escape. McMillion manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMillion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but McMillion keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller misses with a wild combination.
McMillion clinches up against the ropes.
McMillion successfully pulls guard.
McMillion wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
McMillion controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMillion has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
McMillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller trying to control the action but McMillion is working from the bottom.
McMillion manages to get back to half guard.
McMillion is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller postures up.
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.
McMillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break McMillion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is fighting to break McMillion's control of his arms but McMillion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McMillion has an active guard here but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller looks to land a combination but McMillion avoids it well.
McMillion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but McMillion is very close to passing his half guard.
McMillion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller tries to kick McMillion off but McMillion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McMillion trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
McMillion stands up and beckons Miller to join him on the feet.
Money McMillion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
McMillion avoids the body shot from Miller.
McMillion fails with the takedown.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McMillion fails with a takedown attempt.
McMillion closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. McMillion pushes Miller against the ropes but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money McMillion.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a leg kick
and McMillion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller wants to stand and escape but McMillion is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMillion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McMillion scoring with punches and elbows.
Dave Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller is not content to let McMillion control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money McMillion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McMillion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money McMillion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seymore Taps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamon Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eamon Guinness will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymore Taps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eamon Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taps looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guinness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taps drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taps jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taps thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taps looking to pass the guard.
Taps pushes down on Guinness's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guinness wants to control but Taps is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guinness wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taps is working for a kimura but Guinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Taps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taps is looking to take a break and control but Guinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taps is looking to advance position but Guinness won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eamon Guinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guinness tries to avoid it but Taps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guinness to the ground. Guinness escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guinness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seymore Taps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guinness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taps is breathing heavily.
Guinness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guinness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guinness jabs at Taps's body.
Taps fails with a takedown attempt.
Guinness lands a nice looking body shot.
Taps dodges the punch combination from Guinness.
Guinness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Guinness.
Taps walks into a straight right hand from Guinness.
Guinness lands a hook that stumbles Taps back into the ropes. Guinness follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Taps to the canvas! Guinness pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Taps has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eamon Guinness!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Jensen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Corpuz!
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, Ryan Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen connects with a single shot there.
Corpuz scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Corpuz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Corpuz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corpuz passes into half guard.
Corpuz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Corpuz moves nicely into side control.
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.
Corpuz controlling from side mount.
Corpuz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Corpuz looks up at the clock and then as Jensen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corpuz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corpuz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Jensen's face as Corpuz controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corpuz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corpuz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corpuz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Corpuz is working Jensen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Corpuz advances to mount.
Corpuz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corpuz looking to secure an arm triangle but Jensen defends it well.
Jensen taking shots to the head.
Corpuz content just to control the position here.
Jensen tries to buck Corpuz off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corpuz looking to finish Jensen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jensen!
Corpuz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Corpuz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Corpuz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corpuz is working for a guillotine from mount but Jensen frees his head quite easily.
Corpuz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corpuz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corpuz walks into a left hand.
Jensen scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jensen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen looks to land a left hand but Corpuz moved out of range nicely.
Corpuz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corpuz misses with a body kick.
Ryan Jensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corpuz misses with a low kick.
Corpuz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corpuz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Corpuz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Corpuz.
Corpuz controlling the position easily from mount.
Corpuz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jensen?
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corpuz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Corpuz but it's paid off an Jensen is forced to tap! Nice work by Corpuz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Corpuz!
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