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IGR 57 - Molina vs. Boxer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Assman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vladivostok's choice of entrance music: Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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, Robert Assman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregori Vladivostok!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladivostok throws the left hand but Assman avoids the punch easily.
Vladivostok throws a series of punches but Assman avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Assman as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Assman. Beautiful body shot.
Vladivostok lands a left and a right that sends Assman crashing to the canvas! Vladivostok dives into mount looking to finish!
Assman is rocked!
Vladivostok controlling from the full mount.
Oh Assman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Assman is trying to escape the mount.
Vladivostok content just to control the position here.
Assman seems to have got his legs back now.
Assman wants to hold on but Vladivostok pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman is looking to improve his position but Vladivostok isn't that keen on the idea.
Vladivostok content just to control the position here.
Assman is looking to get to half guard.
Assman wants to hold on but Vladivostok pushes him away.
Assman tries to reverse the position but Vladivostok maintains control.
Assman wants to control but Vladivostok is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assman can't escape the position.
Assman wants to hold on but Vladivostok pushes him away.
Vladivostok controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vladivostok controlling the position easily from mount.
Assman wants to control but Vladivostok is having none of it.
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.
Vladivostok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Assman wants to hold on but Vladivostok pushes him away.
Assman working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman wants to control but Vladivostok is having none of it.
Vladivostok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregori Vladivostok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Assman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vladivostok pinned against the cage. Vladivostok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladivostok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assman on the side of the head.
Vladivostok throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Assman stumbling backwards into the cage! Assman bounces back off the cage towards Vladivostok, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Vladivostok lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Vladivostok celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregori Vladivostok!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Stinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Stinky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewayne Carter!
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, Ricky Stinky!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stinky tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stinky swivels and escapes.
Stinky misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stinky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Stinky as Carter shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Stinky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stinky stands up.
Stinky has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinky trying to control but Carter postures up.
Stinky moves into full guard.
Stinky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stinky is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! nice BJJ there by Stinky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Stinky!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Pirozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Spackman Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirozzi's entrance music is Ladies and Gentleman. A fine choice. Harry Spackman Jnr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Pirozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Spackman Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Spackman Jnr should have avoided that one.
It looks like Harry Spackman Jnr has been cut.
Pirozzi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spackman Jnr - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pirozzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Pirozzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walters's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raibow in the Dark!. Mcgrady is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Popeye Mcgrady enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Walters!
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, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Walters. No joy for Mcgrady on that attempt.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walters as he avoids it easily.
Albert Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
Walters connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
Walters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcgrady throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcgrady!
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!
Walters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcgrady looks gassed!
Walters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Popeye Mcgrady's cut even more.
Walters drops his shoulder and cracks Mcgrady with a huge uppercut! Mcgrady goes down! Can Walters finish him?
Walters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgrady's guard.
Walters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walters fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcgrady in the body.
Walters throws a head kick that Mcgrady semi-blocks.
The cut above Popeye Mcgrady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walters. That's going to slow Mcgrady down.
Walters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walters pushes Mcgrady away with a front kick.
Walters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Popeye Mcgrady's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Popeye Mcgrady's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Albert Walters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama lands with a shot to the body.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akiyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Smith tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akiyama lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Akiyama which made him look bad.
Akiyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Akiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Akiyama looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akiyama.
Smith tries to clinch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama with a hook.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akiyama pinned against the cage. Akiyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Akiyama moves out of range.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Smith 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.
Akiyama wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akiyama, up you get!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akiyama to the mat! Akiyama manages to get full guard.
Akiyama wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Akiyama won't let him.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith won't allow Akiyama to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akiyama.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Akiyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Yoshihiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A jab from Akiyama does it's job there.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akiyama is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Akiyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akiyama misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Akiyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akiyama works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Akiyama throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akiyama to the mat! Akiyama manages to get full guard.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Akiyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
Akiyama tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Akiyama takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akiyama's thigh. Akiyama counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Akiyama tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to drag Akiyama to the mat but Akiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith tries to pull guard but Akiyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Akiyama can't break the clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akiyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is working for takedown but Akiyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akiyama can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akiyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith blocks a head kick by Akiyama.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the body.
Akiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Akiyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akiyama looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akiyama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akiyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akiyama looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Akiyama throws out a powerful jab.
Akiyama moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Akiyama sprawls well.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akiyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akiyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Akiyama lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Akiyama throws a one two combo.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
A left lands for Akiyama.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiyama.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akiyama throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Akiyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to advance position but Akiyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Akiyama gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akiyama slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Akiyama as Smith shoots in.
Akiyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Akiyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akiyama cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akiyama backs up against the cage.
Akiyama scores with a head kick.
Akiyama throws a body kick the misses
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Akiyama's guard now.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Akiyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akiyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and spark plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). plug has chosen ayyy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, spark plug!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Guida or perhaps it was just good defense by plug which made him look bad.
plug feints and as Guida raises his hands in defense, plug changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
plug thows a big elbow that misses.
plug has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
plug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guida's guard.
Guida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
plug stands up and waves to Guida to follow him.
Guida tries to land a front kick but plug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
plug cracks Guida with a right hand to the side of the head.
plug bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guida misses with a takedown
and plug counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
plug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
plug trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
Guida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! plug escapes and throws Guida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
plug moves into full mount!
Guida can't escape the position.
Guida is working hard here to advance position.
plug is in the full mount, landing strikes.
plug with the ground and pound from mount.
plug scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! plug connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Guida is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
plug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
plug looking to finish Guida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guida!
Guida tries to hold on but plug pushes him away.
plug tries to control but Guida wriggling away.
plug is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
plug postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guida looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida is in all sorts of trouble here.
plug working away from the top, dropping strikes.
plug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guida is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
plug has hold of Guida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
plug avoids the attempt from Guida to control.
Guida is trying desperately to improve position.
plug scores with a couple of good head shots there.
plug working the ground and pound effectively.
plug landing strikes from the mount and Guida is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
plug lands a heavy elbow.
plug pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
plug looking to control but Guida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
plug landing strikes, looking to finish!
plug pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
plug postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guida looks a forlorn figure.
plug content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
plug looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
spark plug dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and plug counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at plug to acknowledge the strikes.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt
and plug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as plug lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guida doesn't seem phased though.
plug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guida throws a head kick that misses.
plug closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
plug cracks Guida with a big right hand but Guida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
plug cracks Guida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
plug lands a nice forearm strike.
plug tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guida is letting plug control him for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida wants to control but plug postures up.
plug landing a few strikes.
Guida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guida is working for a kimura but plug is defending it quite comfortably.
plug is pressing down on Guida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
plug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guida's guard.
Guida is working an open guard so plug takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
plug lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guida backs up against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by plug.
plug trying to control the position but Guida is working away.
Guida is letting plug control him for a moment.
Guida is not content to let plug control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from plug crashes against the mat.
plug is looking to take a break and control but Guida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guida is trying to improve his position.
plug in side control, throwing shots but Guida defends.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and plug counters with a thumping low kick.
plug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
plug fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Julius Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Guida with a poor takedown
so plug counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
plug works a leg free and moves into half guard.
plug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
plug trying to control the action but Guida is working from the bottom.
plug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guida taking some punishment here, with plug in his half guard.
plug winds up and cracks Guida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
plug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
plug trying to pass the guard but Guida defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
plug clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
spark plug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - plug scores with a four punch combination!
Guida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
plug is concentrating on defense, preventing Guida from advancing position.
plug is trying to maintain the position but Guida is very close to passing his half guard.
plug looking for submissions off his back.
plug is trying to get back to full guard.
Guida trying to control from half guard but plug is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida seems to be working for a kimura but plug defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
plug makes his way to full guard. A much better position for plug.
Guida won't allow plug to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
plug lands an overhand right.
Guida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. plug looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
plug struggling a bit here.
plug is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
plug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
plug throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
plug tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guida working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guida misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug shoots in but no luck this time.
plug tries to clinch up.
Guida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and plug counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
plug is trying to work for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
plug is trying to work for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
plug seems to be working for a kimura but Guida defends the submission attempt.
Julius Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is looking to improve his position.
spark plug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
plug works his way into full mount!
plug content just to control the position here.
plug lands a big elbow.
plug controlling his opponent.
plug working for a guillotine from mount but Guida is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
spark plug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well plug has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... spark plug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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19
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Davis looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Jones scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Dave Davis has been cut.
Jones cracks Davis with a good jab.
Jones lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Jones sends Davis down but not out. Jones dives into side control looking to finish.
Jones stands up.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones jabs at Davis's body.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a combination. Davis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dave Davis's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Boy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Davis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones cracks Davis with an uppercut from hell and Davis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Davis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Jones tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Jones tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Boy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Davis's head back.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dave Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones with a jab.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stops Jones from standing up.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dave Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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19
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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, The Motions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grappling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Motions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling lands a body shot.
Motions misses the shot to the body.
Grappling lands a head kick. Motions smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot by Motions.
Motions throws an overhand right that lands on Grappling's shoulder, as Grappling tries to avoid the shot.
Grappling throws a body kick that misses.
Motions fails to land with a series of punches.
Grappling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Motions makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motions digs a good body shot into Grappling's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motions at a distance.
Grappling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motions lands with an uppercut that bounces Grappling off the cage and back into rage.
Grappling looks gassed!
Grappling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grappling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Motions takes a step back to recover.
Grappling ducks right into an uppercut from Motions.
Grappling throws a head kick but Motions moves out of range.
Grappling tries a low kick but Motions avoids it.
Grappling throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Motions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grappling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Motions misses with a few strikes there.
Motions connects with a jab.
Grappling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grappling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Motions scores with a decent looking hook.
Motions misses with a two punch combination.
Motions lands a left and a right that sends Grappling crashing to the canvas! Motions dives into mount looking to finish!
Grappling is rocked!
It looks like Striker Grappling has been cut.
Motions controlling from the full mount.
Grappling is still in real trouble! Can Motions finish him?
Motions's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grappling can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling tries to hold on but Motions pushes him away.
Grappling seems to have recovered his senses.
Grappling throwing hammer fists to the chest of Motions. What's that going to do exactly?
Motions sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grappling tries to reverse the position but Motions maintains control.
Grappling tries to hold on but Motions pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motions controlling his opponent.
Grappling is trying to escape the mount.
Grappling throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Motions controlling from mount.
Grappling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Motions avoids the attempt from Grappling to control.
Motions wants to control the pace but Grappling is squirming around nicely.
Motions controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Motions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Striker Grappling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Motions throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motions misses with an uppercut. Grappling saw that one coming.
Motions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Motions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grappling thuds his shin into the meat of Motions's side.
Motions throws a combination that misses
and Grappling counters with a nice leg kick.
Grappling lands with a cross.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motions checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Grappling lands but Motions takes it in his stride.
Motions is rocked!
Grappling scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Motions is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grappling lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Motions crumples to the floor! Grappling milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striker Grappling!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauvage has chosen Chaos Is Me by Orchid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emile Sauvage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sauvage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sauvage wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Sauvage advances to half guard.
Sauvage wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sauvage is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sauvage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sauvage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sauvage blocks Ward's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sauvage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ward gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sauvage pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauvage trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Sauvage passes to side control.
Sauvage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ward wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sauvage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sauvage is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sauvage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Sauvage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sauvage wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sauvage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Sauvage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ward manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sauvage is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward.
Sauvage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Sauvage looks gassed!
Sauvage 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.
Sauvage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sauvage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sauvage works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to stand but Sauvage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ward gets to his feet. Sauvage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sauvage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Sauvage.
Ward throws a head kick but Sauvage moves out of range.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sauvage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sauvage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward staying out of range there.
Sauvage shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Sauvage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Sauvage both land. Nice combination.
Sauvage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sauvage lands in his opponent's guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Sauvage tries to pass.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sauvage trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward keeping full guard, as Sauvage tries to pass.
Ward throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sauvage passes into half guard.
Sauvage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sauvage is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sauvage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emile Sauvage!
Emile Sauvage is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Molina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Molina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer wants to land a leg kick but Molina is out of range.
Boxer lands a big shot that drops Molina! Can he finish him?
Molina is rocked!
Molina working a defensive guard here.
Oh Molina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molina is really struggling to control Boxer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Molina seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxer wants to get up but he can't break Molina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boxer preventing the sweep.
Molina is looking for a triangle but Boxer pushes his legs off easily.
Boxer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Molina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Molina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boxer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boxer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Molina throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Molina wants to clinch.
Molina lands with an overhand left.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Molina is breathing heavily.
Molina tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Boxer steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Molina is out on his feet! Boxer sets himself and nearly takes Molina's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barbara Boxer!
Barbara Boxer is the new light heavyweight champion!
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