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Carnage 1: Initiation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and harris stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, harris stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
stephenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones drops stephenson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but stephenson looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
stephenson is rocked!
It looks like harris stephenson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending stephenson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kustavilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jasta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prepare For War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
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, Keijo Kustavilainen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kustavilainen tries to keep at a distance but Jasta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jasta pulls guard effortlessly.
Jasta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jasta keeping full guard, as Kustavilainen tries to pass.
Kustavilainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jasta working for a triangle but Kustavilainen defends it easily.
Jasta keeping moving, preventing Kustavilainen from controlling successfully.
Kustavilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jasta is retaining full guard.
Jasta pushes a forearm under Kustavilainen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kustavilainen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamey Jasta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Streck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Streck comes to the cage accompanied by Disco Inferno. Richard Kuklinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Streck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Streck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Streck misses the shot to the body.
Streck is looking to clinch but Kuklinski is avoiding it.
Kuklinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuklinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuklinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Streck is fending him off so far but Kuklinski persists. Nope, Streck circles away and we're back to standing.
Streck misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Kuklinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuklinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damien Streck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuklinski tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Streck circles away.
Kuklinski pushes Streck away with a front kick.
Streck wants to clinch up but Kuklinski keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Streck. No joy for Kuklinski on that attempt.
Richard Kuklinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuklinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Streck is just out of range.
Streck throws the kick towards the body but Kuklinski avoids it.
Kuklinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Streck 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski wants to stand up but Streck is controlling him.
Streck throwing strikes but missing.
Streck landing with the ground and pound.
Streck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Streck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Streck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Streck from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Streck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Streck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Streck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuklinski defends it well.
Streck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Streck trying to advance position but Kuklinski counters by regaining guard.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Streck controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Streck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski looks gassed!
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streck pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Streck prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Streck postures up.
Streck is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Streck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuklinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Streck.
Kuklinski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Streck moves out of range.
Streck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Streck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Streck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuklinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuklinski landing knees to the head.
Kuklinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Streck's face.
Kuklinski scores with a knee to the head.
Kuklinski decides to pull guard.
Kuklinski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Streck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Streck moves out of range.
Streck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Damien Streck has been cut.
Kuklinski shoots in for a double leg but Streck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuklinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Streck.
Kuklinski scores a takedown into full mount!
Kuklinski has hold of Streck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Streck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Streck is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuklinski has isolated one of Streck's arms. Streck looking to fight him off but Kuklinski twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with click click boom!!! blaring out of the sound system. Samuel Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Washington !
Jones avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Washington frees his head quite easily.
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Washington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Washington !
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington , into his guard.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into half guard.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tommy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
Washington wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Washington swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Washington wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Washington !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hector Muchacho was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho throws a combination. Ericsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ericsson.
Muchacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Muchacho is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho is trying to get back to his feet.
Ericsson in side control, throwing shots but Muchacho defends.
Ericsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muchacho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson wants to control but Muchacho is keeping him busy.
Muchacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Ericsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muchacho!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho can't escape the position.
Ericsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muchacho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ericsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Muchacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ericsson controlling from the full mount.
Ericsson trying to control but Muchacho is having none of it.
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.
A nice elbow there by Ericsson.
Ericsson tries to control but Muchacho wriggling away.
Ericsson working Muchacho over with strikes here.
Ericsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Muchacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muchacho is bucking up trying to escape but Ericsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Muchacho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ericsson.
Muchacho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ericsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Muchacho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Muchacho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ericsson blocks Muchacho's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Muchacho tries to reverse the position but Ericsson maintains control.
Ericsson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho wants to control but Ericsson is having none of it.
Muchacho is squirming around, avoiding Ericsson's attempts to control the action.
Ericsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ericsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Muchacho is holding on tight.
Ericsson controlling from mount.
Muchacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ericsson raining down shots from the mount!
Muchacho has given up his back. Will we see Ericsson going for some submissions?
Ericsson looking to break Muchacho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Muchacho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ericsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ericsson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is looking to control Muchacho but Muchacho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ericsson working for the choke.
Ericsson keeps control of the position as Muchacho tries to break free.
Muchacho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muchacho trying to control but not successfully.
Muchacho tries to escape but Ericsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ericsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ericsson is not going to allow Muchacho to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Ericsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muchacho throws a head kick but Ericsson moves out of range.
Hector Muchacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Muchacho. No joy for Ericsson on that attempt.
Muchacho fails with the takedown
and Ericsson counters with a single leg into guard. Muchacho didn't expect that.
Ericsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Muchacho working for a triangle but Ericsson defends it easily.
Ericsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muchacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Muchacho keeps moving.
Ericsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muchacho is breathing heavily.
Ericsson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ericsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Muchacho for as long as he can get away with.
Muchacho won't allow Ericsson to pass to mount.
Muchacho wants to get back to his feet.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Muchacho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ericsson is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muchacho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ericsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ericsson wants to finish this one by submission but Muchacho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ericsson.
Muchacho is looking to improve his position but Ericsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ericsson wants to control the pace but Muchacho is squirming around nicely.
Muchacho tries to reverse the position but Ericsson maintains control.
Ericsson controlling his opponent.
Muchacho tries to reverse the position but Ericsson maintains control.
Ericsson is landing with some decent strikes but Muchacho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Muchacho looks a forlorn figure.
Ericsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muchacho manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Muchacho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ericsson.
Muchacho struggling a bit here.
Muchacho throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Muchacho is working from the bottom.
Muchacho is looking to reverse the position.
Ericsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four 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.
Muchacho striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Muchacho is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Muchacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ericsson is looking for a sweep. Muchacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muchacho trying to control from half guard but Ericsson is working away.
Ericsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muchacho preventing the sweep.
Ericsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muchacho's guard.
Ericsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Ericsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muchacho, as that shot connected.
Muchacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Muchacho misses with a takedown
and Ericsson moves into the clinch.
Muchacho fails to pull guard.
Ericsson has clasped his hands together around Muchacho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Muchacho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ericsson advances to mount.
Ericsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ericsson looking to control but Muchacho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muchacho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson has hold of Muchacho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muchacho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muchacho tries to buck Ericsson off but Ericsson takes his back!
Muchacho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ericsson's arms.
Muchacho wants to control his opponent's hands but Ericsson gets his hands free.
Ericsson looking for the choke from the back.
Ericsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Muchacho pushed the leg off.
Muchacho has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ericsson.
Ericsson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Muchacho. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Muchacho right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Muchacho do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Muchacho trying to control the position but Ericsson manages to sink in the hooks.
Ericsson wants to control but Muchacho is keeping busy.
Muchacho tries to escape but Ericsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ericsson has got one arm under Muchacho's chin. This could be trouble... Muchacho trying to control the other hand but Ericsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Muchacho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Ericsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacksson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Foster manages to pass to side control.
Foster trying to mount his opponent but Jacksson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacksson pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Foster.
Jacksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster wants to pass the guard but Jacksson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacksson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster is nestled in close to Jacksson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacksson is looking to get back to is feet but Foster passes into side control.
Foster scoring with punches and elbows.
Foster has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jacksson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Foster yanks on the arm and Jacksson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Foster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Foster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngaio Bealum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Powers's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers moves in looking to clinch but Bealum pushes him off.
Bealum 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.
Powers wants to stand up but Bealum is controlling him.
Bealum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bealum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bealum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bealum stands up over Powers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bealum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Bealum from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bealum prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
Bealum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bealum distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bealum works over Powers with some ground and pound from guard.
Powers wants to stand but Bealum is controlling the position.
Powers striking off his back but it's not causing Bealum any problems.
Bealum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bealum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Bealum is having none of it.
Bealum works over Powers with some ground and pound from guard.
Bealum won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Powers wants to stand up but Bealum is controlling him.
Bealum connects with a couple of short punches.
Bealum prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bealum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bealum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bealum lands a couple of elbows.
Bealum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Bealum is having none of it.
Bealum passes into half guard.
Bealum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bealum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powers is rocked!
Powers taking some punishment here, with Bealum in his half guard.
Oh Powers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bealum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bealum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bealum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bealum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bealum lands a big elbow - Powers is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bealum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ngaio Bealum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjaadi Peebles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Oleander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peebles comes to the cage accompanied by Apocalyptica & Sandra Nasic - Path. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dwight Oleander was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
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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, Bjaadi Peebles!
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, Dwight Oleander!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleander 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.
Peebles looking for a sweep. Not yet Peebles, not yet.
Oleander thows a big elbow that misses.
Peebles controls Oleander momentarily but Oleander frees himself.
Oleander tries to free his leg and advance position but Peebles is retaining full guard.
Oleander wants to stand but Peebles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oleander scoring with some ground and pound.
Peebles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oleander forces his way into half guard.
Oleander trying to control from half guard but Peebles is working away.
Oleander might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peebles kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleander frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peebles tries to hold on but Oleander pushes him away.
Peebles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oleander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peebles defending well though.
Peebles tries to get to full guard but Oleander has control of the leg.
Oleander moves into full mount! Peebles won't be happy about that!
Oleander looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peebles is looking to improve his position but Oleander isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peebles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oleander jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Peebles is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Peebles and Oleander has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oleander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peebles keeps working.
Oleander working away.
Oleander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peebles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oleander looks gassed!
Oleander wants to control but Peebles is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleander tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Oleander politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oleander prefers to stall for the moment though.
Peebles dodges the ground and pound from Oleander.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oleander moves into range and clinches up with Peebles.
Peebles tightens his grip and picks Oleander up, before dumping him to the ground. Oleander manages to land in guard.
Oleander trying to keep a closed guard but Peebles is proving a slippery customer.
Peebles trying to control but Oleander is working from the bottom.
Oleander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peebles trying to control but Oleander is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peebles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oleander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peebles throws a big right hand that misses.
Oleander wants to sweep here but Peebles controlling him for the moment.
Peebles lands a couple of digs.
Peebles is working Oleander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peebles gets a takedown into half guard.
Oleander tries to get to full guard but Peebles has control of the leg.
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 Bjaadi Peebles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oleander with a poor takedown
and Peebles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peebles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peebles tries to free his leg and advance position but Oleander is retaining full guard.
Oleander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oleander keeping moving, preventing Peebles from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oleander is trying to control the position but Peebles postures up.
Oleander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oleander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peebles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oleander is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peebles trying to mount his opponent but Oleander defends it.
Peebles content to control rather than advance.
Oleander looking for submissions off his back.
Oleander is staying active underneath Peebles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oleander wants to get back to full guard.
Peebles is thwarting Oleander's attempts to control the position.
Peebles works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peebles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peebles working for a guillotine from mount but Oleander is in no mood to give up.
Oleander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oleander tries to roll over but Peebles keeps him under control.
Oleander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peebles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oleander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peebles prevents Oleander from improving his position.
Oleander is not content to let Peebles control the position.
Peebles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oleander is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oleander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oleander wants to sweep here but Peebles controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peebles tries for a takedown but Oleander circles away easily
and Oleander counters with a shoot takedown. Peebles fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peebles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oleander!
Oleander gets back to half guard.
Oleander tries to kick Peebles off but Peebles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peebles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oleander sees it coming and defends easily.
Oleander is staying active underneath Peebles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oleander trying to control but Peebles postures up.
Peebles is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Oleander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oleander works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwight Oleander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Peebles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oleander shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peebles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oleander.
Peebles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oleander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oleander wants to pass the guard but Peebles is keeping the position.
Oleander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oleander passes Peebles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oleander is pressing down on Peebles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peebles is holding on for now.
Peebles is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Oleander pulls his head out easily.
Oleander is thwarting Peebles's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleander moves into full mount! Peebles won't be happy about that!
Peebles is working to get back to half guard.
Oleander looking for a guillotine from mount but Peebles is having none of it.
Peebles is just holding on here. Oleander manages to take his back.
Oleander is hanging on to Peebles's back as he tries to escape.
Oleander looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Peebles taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwight Oleander!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheveyo Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napayshni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Dance. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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18
177 lbs
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22
175 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheveyo Napayshni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buff Bagwell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napayshni shoots in for a takedown but Bagwell shows good takedown defense.
Bagwell shoots in and bounces Napayshni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Napayshni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Napayshni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bagwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Napayshni is looking for a triangle here but Bagwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Napayshni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Napayshni throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bagwell takes advantage and mounts!
Bagwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Napayshni looks a forlorn figure.
Bagwell landing strikes from the mount and Napayshni is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Bagwell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bagwell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bagwell controlling his opponent.
Bagwell blocks Napayshni's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bagwell trying to control but Napayshni is having none of it.
Napayshni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Napayshni looks a forlorn figure.
Napayshni is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagwell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Napayshni hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Napayshni looks a forlorn figure.
Bagwell prevents Napayshni from getting the reversal.
Napayshni taking shots to the head.
Napayshni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bagwell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bagwell is landing with some decent strikes but Napayshni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Napayshni working to try and regain half guard.
Bagwell lands a heavy elbow.
Bagwell working the ground and pound effectively.
Napayshni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bagwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Napayshni has Bagwell in his guard.
Napayshni is breathing heavily.
Bagwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Napayshni's head.
Napayshni working for submissions but it's allowed Bagwell to get to half guard.
Bagwell seems to be working for a kimura but Napayshni defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Bagwell.
Napayshni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Napayshni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bagwell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Napayshni is looking to escape.
Bagwell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Napayshni has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Napayshni can't escape the position.
Bagwell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Napayshni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Napayshni's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Bagwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Napayshni fails with the takedown
so Bagwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bagwell trying to control but Napayshni is working from the bottom.
Bagwell advances to half guard.
Bagwell is looking to take a break and control but Napayshni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napayshni manages to get to full guard.
Napayshni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napayshni keeping moving, preventing Bagwell from controlling successfully.
Bagwell lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Napayshni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bagwell advances position into side control!
Bagwell landing a few strikes.
Bagwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bagwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Napayshni is trying to improve his position.
Bagwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell trying to control the action but Napayshni is working from the bottom.
Buff Bagwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Napayshni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bagwell's best efforts.
Napayshni wants to improve his position but Bagwell is controlling well.
Napayshni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagwell drops an elbow to the side of Napayshni's head.
Bagwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Napayshni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Napayshni manages to get to full guard.
Napayshni throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Napayshni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Napayshni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagwell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bagwell stays in close to Napayshni's body and controls the position.
Napayshni has his foot on Bagwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Bagwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni strikes from his own guard.
Napayshni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwell lands a couple of digs.
Bagwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Napayshni's head.
Napayshni throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bagwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Napayshni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Napayshni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bagwell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Napayshni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bagwell's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cheveyo Napayshni 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. This is the final round!
Bagwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Napayshni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Napayshni working for a triangle but Bagwell defends it easily.
Napayshni looking for a guillotine here but Bagwell defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napayshni looking for a guillotine here but Bagwell defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bagwell has picked Napayshni up and slammed him! Napayshni can't keep hold of the triangle and Bagwell manages to pass to side control!
Bagwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Napayshni tries to buck Bagwell off but Bagwell is having none of it.
Napayshni is working hard here to advance position.
Bagwell just content to control the position.
Bagwell wants to control but Napayshni is keeping him busy.
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.
Bagwell scoring with punches from side control.
Bagwell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Napayshni!
Napayshni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagwell controlling his opponent.
Bagwell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Napayshni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Napayshni working away.
Napayshni working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bagwell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bagwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bagwell wants to control but Napayshni postures up.
Napayshni working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bagwell with a poor takedown
and Napayshni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napayshni closes the distance and clinches up with Bagwell, looking for a takedown. Napayshni pushes Bagwell against the cage but Bagwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bagwell fails with the takedown
and Napayshni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bagwell avoids the head kick by Napayshni.
Napayshni misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagwell.
Bagwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napayshni keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buff Bagwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimura Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Thon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura Supreme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dickie Thon's chin.
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimura Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Thon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thon tries to bum rush Supreme with a series of wild strikes but Supreme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supreme fails with the takedown.
Thon sizes up Supreme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Supreme slips a jab and a cross from Thon.
Supreme darts in and clinches Thon up against the cage.
Thon is trying to break the clinch but Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
Thon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supreme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thon.
Supreme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thon throws a shot from downtown. Supreme moves away and avoids it.
Supreme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thon throws Supreme to one side and escapes!
Nice sprawl there from Thon as Supreme shoots in.
Thon swinging wilding here.
No luck for Supreme with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimura Supreme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme shoots for a double leg takedown but Thon sprawls well. He's pushed Supreme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Thon does no damage.
Thon lands a head shot.
Thon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Thon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Supreme is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Thon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Supreme shoots for a double leg takedown but Thon sprawls well. He's pushed Supreme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thon drops his shoulder and cracks Supreme with a huge uppercut! Supreme goes down! Can Thon finish him?
Supreme is rocked!
Thon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Supreme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thon gets to his feet. Supreme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Supreme seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thon drops Supreme with a naaaaasty hook - Supreme is in real trouble here! Thon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickie Thon!
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