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IGR 63 - Strikefest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Redman - Da goodness. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bjurstrom's choice of entrance music: Bullet for my Valentine - Hand of Blood. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marco Bjurstrom enters the cage!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bjurstrom!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bjurstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bjurstrom controlling the pace for now.
Bjurstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Bjurstrom looking to finish with strikes here!
Bjurstrom prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Smith can't escape the position.
Bjurstrom controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Bjurstrom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bjurstrom prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith wants to control but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Bjurstrom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjurstrom has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Bjurstrom's attempts to control the action.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Bjurstrom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjurstrom has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Bjurstrom's attempts to control the action.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith regains half guard.
Bjurstrom is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bjurstrom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bjurstrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bjurstrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjurstrom wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bjurstrom is controlling well.
Smith wants to control but Bjurstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjurstrom moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Bjurstrom looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bjurstrom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is being controlled here.
Bjurstrom moves into full mount!
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Bjurstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bjurstrom landing shots from mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Bjurstrom pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bjurstrom throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bjurstrom won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Bjurstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Bjurstrom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smith.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bjurstrom tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjurstrom is working away from the top position though.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bjurstrom pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bjurstrom has control of the leg.
Bjurstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjurstrom pinned against the cage. Bjurstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjurstrom sneaks back into half guard.
Bjurstrom kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjurstrom keeps working.
Bjurstrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith gets full guard.
Bjurstrom throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjurstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom slips nicely into half guard.
Marco Bjurstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjurstrom stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bjurstrom wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjurstrom wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjurstrom's guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Bjurstrom is a slippery customer.
Smith blocks the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjurstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjurstrom wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
Bjurstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bjurstrom dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Bjurstrom defending against the ground and pound.
Smith cracks Bjurstrom with a big right hand but Bjurstrom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith 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.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjurstrom is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Bjurstrom is keeping him busy.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Bjurstrom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith trying to control the position but Bjurstrom is working away.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bjurstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjurstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bjurstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Bjurstrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Bjurstrom is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith avoids the attempt from Bjurstrom to control.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith looking to control but Bjurstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nic Newcomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Newcomer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to High by Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Newcomer!
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, Dana Black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newcomer but Newcomer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newcomer.
Newcomer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newcomer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Newcomer feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Black crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nic Newcomer!
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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 Henry Simons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simons's choice of entrance music: Turnt Up. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 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, Henry Simons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simons.
Simons throws a right and a left that Guida avoids nicely.
A head kick from Guida lands but Simons takes it in his stride.
Guida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons stops a takedown attempt from Guida.
Simons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simons feints and then cracks Guida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guida down.
Simons moves into the clinch.
Simons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guida tries to clinch up but Simons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guida throws a series of punches but Simons avoids them all with ease.
Guida tries to clinch up
and Simons counters by clinching up.
Guida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simons walks away with a smile on his face. Guida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida throws a sloppy head kick and Simons moves out of range easily.
Guida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simons looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guida works Simons's body with a nice hook.
Guida moves into the clinch.
Guida decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guida is on top in guard.
Guida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guida distracts Simons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simons keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.
Guida throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guida stands up and waves to Simons to follow him.
Guida stalks Simons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simons's face. Simons staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simons is rocked!
Simons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Guida drops Simons with a left and a right! Oh, Simons is hurt - Guida dives into side control looking to finish!
Simons is still in real trouble! Can Guida finish him?
Guida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guida has hold of Simons's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simons seems comfortable defending it but Guida has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simons is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simons is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Guida couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Guida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between riese peanut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorik Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, riese peanut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorik Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
peanut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
peanut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berisha circles away.
peanut misses with a takedown attempt - Berisha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for riese peanut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
peanut shoots in for a double leg but Berisha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for peanut with that takedown attempt.
peanut tries for a takedown but Berisha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
peanut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
peanut has a takedown stuffed.
Berisha is looking to clinch but peanut is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
peanut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
peanut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than peanut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
peanut trying to control but Berisha is having none of it.
Berisha is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berisha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berisha is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! peanut has taken his back!
Berisha trying to get back to his feet but peanut is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - peanut's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berisha trying to get back to his feet but peanut is in full control for now.
Berisha staying busy and making it hard for peanut to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha is trying to stand back up.
Berisha avoids the strikes from peanut.
Berisha looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - peanut's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berisha holding both peanut 's hands and preventing any damage.
Berisha looks gassed!
peanut missing with strikes.
peanut tightening his grip on Berisha, looking for the choke.
peanut patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
peanut missing with strikes from the back.
Berisha trying to get back to his feet but peanut is in full control for now.
peanut punches the canvas rather than the man.
Berisha is trying to stand back up.
Berisha fending off the submission attempt from peanut.
Berisha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
peanut is landing with strikes from the back.
peanut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
peanut scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Berisha is looking for a way out.
Berisha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
peanut trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Berisha doesn't escape.
peanut is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berisha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berisha for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
peanut working for the choke.
Berisha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with peanut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
peanut is looking to control Berisha but Berisha is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
peanut looking for the choke but no joy.
peanut lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
riese peanut dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from peanut. peanut gets slowly back to his feet.
peanut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berisha tries to clinch up but peanut circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
peanut circles away from the clinch attempt.
peanut shoots in for a double leg but Berisha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for riese peanut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
peanut keeps the fight on the outside.
peanut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
peanut shoots in but no luck this time.
peanut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berisha wants to clinch up but peanut keeps it at a distance.
peanut shoots in looking for a takedown. Berisha tries to sprawl out of it but peanut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berisha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
riese peanut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
peanut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berisha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
peanut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
peanut drives through with a takedown into guard.
peanut trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
peanut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berisha is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
peanut won't allow Berisha to get back to his feet.
Berisha is breathing heavily.
peanut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berisha is pushing peanut's head away, looking to escape. peanut manages to hold on to the position though.
Berisha gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
peanut lands a heavy elbow.
peanut controlling from the full mount.
peanut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berisha for as long as he can get away with.
peanut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berisha is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berisha is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
peanut lands a nice shot to the head.
peanut is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Berisha is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). riese peanut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Love - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Love. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Love pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love is looking to clinch.
Love bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Love trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis moves into full guard.
Love content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
Love has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Love decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Love drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Love is looking to advance position but Davis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Davis avoids the attempt from Love to control.
Davis working for a submission but Love is keeping him at bay.
Love can't escape the position.
Davis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Love has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Love!
Davis looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Love!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis with a couple of short strikes.
Love is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis cracks Love with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Love tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Love is looking to escape.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Love is looking to escape.
Love is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Love can't escape the position.
Davis trying to control but Love is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Love dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Love counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the cage.
Love breaks from the clinch.
Love clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
Love won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Love is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to control the pace but Love is squirming around nicely.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Love tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Love tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Love is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
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.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Love is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Love holds on for dear life, controlling Davis's posture momentarily.
Davis wants to control the pace but Love is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis landing punches.
Love tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davis lands a heavy elbow.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Davis is landing with some decent strikes but Love is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Davis raining down shots from the mount!
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Davis controlling from mount.
Love is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Danga de danga de dang - Love scores with a four punch combination!
Love thumps Davis with a low kick.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Bobby Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Love looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis wants to control but Love is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis kicks Love off and gets back to his feet.
Davis tries for a takedown but Love circles away easily
and Love counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bobby Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Davis.
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis tries for a takedown but Love sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to clinch up.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Love gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries for a takedown but Love circles away easily
and Love counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Love clinches with his opponent.
Davis being controlled against the cage.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Love keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Love just stands there and leans against the cage.
Love will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davis up against the cage.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Love moves into the clinch successfully.
Love stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Love clinches.
Love is trying to trip Davis. He has hold of a leg but Davis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Love persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Love defends easily.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass.
Davis looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Love showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Love has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Love!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between cj the wrecking ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and don vasyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the wrecking ball comes to the cage accompanied by metallica st.anger. don vasyl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj the wrecking ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, don vasyl!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vasyl looks for a takedown but the wrecking ball sprawls well.
vasyl closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
vasyl is working for an americana but the wrecking ball has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst vasyl was thinking about the submission.
vasyl postures up.
vasyl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
vasyl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the wrecking ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
vasyl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the wrecking ball striking off his back but it's not causing vasyl any problems.
the wrecking ball 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the wrecking ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vasyl circles away quickly and effectively.
vasyl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
the wrecking ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the wrecking ball.
Nice takedown defense from the wrecking ball. No joy for vasyl on that attempt.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of don vasyl.
Nice jab there from the wrecking ball.
vasyl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. vasyl showed some decent athleticism there.
vasyl looks to land a strike but the wrecking ball avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
vasyl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the wrecking ball dives on top into guard.
vasyl looks gassed!
the wrecking ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
vasyl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but the wrecking ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
the wrecking ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
the wrecking ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball wants to stand but vasyl is controlling his posture from full guard.
vasyl is looking for a triangle but the wrecking ball pushes his legs off easily.
vasyl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the wrecking ball gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
the wrecking ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vasyl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the wrecking ball misses with a wild combination.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
vasyl shoots for a double leg takedown but the wrecking ball sprawls well. He's pushed vasyl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but vasyl moves out of range.
the wrecking ball misses with a double jab.
the wrecking ball changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from the wrecking ball as vasyl shoots in.
the wrecking ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
vasyl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the wrecking ball as he jumps to the side.
the wrecking ball throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from the wrecking ball. No joy for vasyl on that attempt.
cj the wrecking ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the wrecking ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. vasyl doesn't seem bothered though.
vasyl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
vasyl has a takedown stuffed.
the wrecking ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vasyl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has the wrecking ball pinned against the cage. the wrecking ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the wrecking ball throws a nice looking combination but vasyl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vasyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the wrecking ball.
Nice sprawl there from the wrecking ball as vasyl shoots in.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the wrecking ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
the wrecking ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the wrecking ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vasyl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from vasyl.
vasyl shoots for a takedown but the wrecking ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cj the wrecking ball dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
the wrecking ball lands the left hand.
vasyl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the wrecking ball as he avoids it easily.
the wrecking ball looks to land a right hand but vasyl moved out of range.
Jab, jab by the wrecking ball - just one landing.
No luck for vasyl with that takedown attempt.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of don vasyl.
vasyl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the wrecking ball is trying to stand.
the wrecking ball can't escape the position.
vasyl unloads with some shots from mount but the wrecking ball bucks and avoids them well.
the wrecking ball is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. vasyl locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! the wrecking ball is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). don vasyl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Spade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Spade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chinaski is pushing Spade's head away, looking to escape. Spade manages to hold on to the position though.
Spade tries to move to mount but Chinaski blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chinaski, who protects the arm well.
Chinaski regains half guard, as Spade was trying to land strikes.
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Chinaski defends the submission attempt.
Chinaski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade scores with a hook.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Spade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spade drops Chinaski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chinaski looks back up at him and smiles so Spade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chinaski is rocked!
Spade misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Chinaski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spade knocks Chinaski out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Spade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by The game. Joe Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to escape.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Jones wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Jones looks gassed!
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with the combination.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to break free.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Jones 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 good leg kick by Thompson.
Jones cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Joe Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Thompson misses the jab.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Boy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Jones avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Jones tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Thompson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
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.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Jones wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yabwe Polfavol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
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, Yabwe Polfavol!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polfavol looks for a takedown but Striking sprawls well.
Polfavol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Polfavol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Striking is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Striking is working hard here to advance position.
Polfavol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polfavol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polfavol tries for a kimura but Striking is defending well.
Striking is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking moves into full guard.
Striking had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Polfavol is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Striking Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Polfavol's back instead.
Striking trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Striking doesn't have the hooks in and Polfavol manages to turn into his guard.
Polfavol passes Striking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Striking is pressing down on Polfavol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striking is looking for a triangle but Polfavol pushes his legs off easily.
Polfavol trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polfavol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striking looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striking looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striking!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polfavol tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol gets back to half guard.
Striking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Striking tries to pass to full mount but Polfavol defends it.
Polfavol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Polfavol is working to get back to half guard.
Polfavol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Striking is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Polfavol can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol is trying desperately to improve position.
Striking scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Polfavol?
Polfavol tries to lock up and control but Striking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Striking trying to control but Polfavol is having none of it.
Polfavol can't escape the position.
Polfavol is trying to reverse the position but instead Striking has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Striking's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Polfavol manages to reverse the position and now he's in Striking's guard. Nice work there by Polfavol.
Polfavol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Striking manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polfavol has Striking in his guard.
Polfavol looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polfavol working a defensive guard here.
Striking wants to stand but Polfavol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Striking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Polfavol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking sitting in guard here, content to control.
Polfavol had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Striking is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Polfavol Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Striking's back instead.
Striking rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grappler Striking will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Polfavol checks the leg kick.
Yabwe Polfavol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striking throws a solid leg kick but Polfavol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Striking.
Striking scores with a jab. Polfavol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polfavol tries for a takedown but Striking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Polfavol or perhaps it was just good defense by Striking which made him look bad.
Polfavol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Striking dips to his left and cracks Polfavol with an uppercut!
Striking misses the shot to the body.
Polfavol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Polfavol shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed Polfavol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striking throws a low kick but it's checked well by Polfavol.
Polfavol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polfavol is breathing heavily.
Striking attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polfavol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Striking's waist but Striking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polfavol off to one side.
Polfavol shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed Polfavol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striking lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polfavol.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striking.
Striking is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Striking finds it's target.
Polfavol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striking circles away.
Some wild striking there from Striking.
Polfavol walks into a left hand.
Striking scores with a punch to the head.
Striking digs a good body shot into Polfavol's ribs.
Striking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Striking cracks Polfavol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polfavol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Polfavol on that attempt.
Striking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striking lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grappler Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking lands with an uppercut that bounces Polfavol off the cage and back into rage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polfavol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striking.
Striking lands a high kick!
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Striking as he avoids it easily.
Polfavol fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Striking.
Polfavol blocks a head kick by Striking.
Polfavol fails with a takedown attempt.
Polfavol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striking. Striking obviously looking to wear him down.
Striking keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polfavol throws a sloppy head kick and Striking moves out of range easily.
Striking connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Polfavol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striking tries to avoid it but Polfavol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striking to the ground. Striking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Polfavol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polfavol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polfavol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Striking - the referee stops the clock and Polfavol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Striking. Polfavol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
Polfavol takes one on the button.
Polfavol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Polfavol persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing.
Striking connects with a solid leg kick.
Striking thuds his right hand into Polfavol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Striking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polfavol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polfavol shoots in and drives through. Striking sprawls well.
Striking scores with a nice body kick.
Polfavol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Striking.
Striking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polfavol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striking pinned against the cage. Striking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol fails to land the takedown.
Striking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Polfavol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Striking missing with a left hand there. Polfavol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polfavol shoots in and drives through. Striking sprawls well.
Polfavol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polfavol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck for Polfavol with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Polfavol misses
letting Striking counter with a right hand.
Striking misses the shot to the body.
Polfavol with a poor takedown
and Striking counters with a nice body shot.
Striking throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Striking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polfavol. That did some damage!
Grappler Striking is winning the standup battle so far.
Polfavol shoots and misses
and Striking counters with a low kick, right behind Polfavol 's knee.
Polfavol fails with the takedown
and Striking counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Striking catches Polfavol right on the button with a cross.
Polfavol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polfavol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Striking is pressing down on Polfavol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striking working for a triangle but Polfavol defends it easily.
Polfavol drops back looking for a leg! Striking is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striking manages to kick Polfavol off! Polfavol jumps back into Striking's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Polfavol from controlling successfully.
Polfavol prevents Striking from getting back to his feet.
Polfavol drops back looking for a leg! Striking is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striking manages to kick Polfavol off! Polfavol jumps back into Striking's guard.
Polfavol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polfavol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polfavol drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Striking dives on top into guard.
Polfavol isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Striking stacks Polfavol on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Striking!
Polfavol can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Striking in side control lands a decent elbow.
Polfavol wants to control but Striking postures up.
Striking decides to stand back up. Striking steps back and let's Polfavol get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Striking.
Striking misses with a straight left.
Polfavol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Striking makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Striking digs a good hook to Polfavol's body.
Striking throws the left hand but Polfavol avoids the punch easily.
Polfavol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Striking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polfavol. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking misses with a wild combination.
Polfavol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Polfavol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Striking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Striking is defending against the submission attempts here by Polfavol.
Striking is refusing to be controlled, as Polfavol sits in half guard.
Striking won't allow Polfavol to pass to mount.
Striking moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Polfavol from controlling successfully.
Striking controls Polfavol momentarily but Polfavol frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Polfavol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striking manages to avoid it.
Grappler Striking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polfavol misses with a takedown
and Striking counters with a two punch combo.
Yabwe Polfavol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striking misses with a few strikes there.
Polfavol tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
and Striking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Striking lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polfavol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Striking lands.
Polfavol misses with a takedown attempt
and Striking counters with a right hand to the body.
Striking throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polfavol.
Striking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Striking scores with a one two! Polfavol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler Striking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Striking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappler Striking!
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