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Volume 37:Cant Think of a Name PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes into the arena with Thunderstruck - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Tanaka has chosen Muse - Citizen Erased as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Storm!
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, Taka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Tanaka. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm is looking to wear down Tanaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
Storm thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
Storm is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Storm thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Tanaka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tanaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm 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.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Storm has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tanaka blocks the strikes from Storm.
Tanaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Storm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tanaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Storm trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tanaka covering up well under a series of strikes from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taka Tanaka 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.
Storm tries to clinch up
and Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Storm.
Storm working aggressively here.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Storm misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Storm tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Storm won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm tries to buck Tanaka off but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka wants to stand but Storm has his arm trapped.
Tanaka controls the position.
Tanaka wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to regain half guard here but Tanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka pushes Storm off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Tanaka counters by clinching up.
A short right from Storm.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm wants a takedown.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Storm looks to clinch
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Storm tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Storm has a hand on Tanaka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tanaka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Tanaka controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Storm tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Storm. 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ronnie Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Storm tries to buck Tanaka off but Tanaka is having none of it.
Storm sneaks back into half guard.
Storm tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanaka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't escape the position.
Storm swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Storm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tanaka. What's that going to do exactly?
Taka Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tanaka controlling his opponent.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tanaka. What's that going to do exactly?
Storm is looking to get to half guard.
Taka Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronnie Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taka Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Tanaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McGee. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Henderson clinches.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGee jabs at Henderson's body.
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson tries for a takedown but McGee manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGee up against the cage.
McGee stalling.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee stalls.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGee has Henderson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Henderson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee lands a head shot.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by McGee.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from McGee.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
McGee scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGee keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee is struggling to control the position.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but McGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from McGee.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee scores with a body shot.
McGee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McGee for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
McGee slowing the pace effectively.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGee closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
McGee with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGee as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee stalls.
McGee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
McGee clinches up against the cage.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The is referee keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
McGee gets a clinch.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee is stalling here.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee trying to control the position but instead, Henderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGee into the cage.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
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.
McGee gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGee.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but McGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGee drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McGee.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson's defenses.
McGee stalling in the clinch.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
McGee avoiding damage.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
McGee avoiding damage.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Henderson letting McGee take a breather here.
McGee lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Henderson looking to stall.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but McGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGee moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
McGee moves into the clinch.
McGee trying to control the position but instead, Henderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGee into the cage.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by DownFall. Per Eklund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Smith!
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, Per Eklund!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Eklund is avoiding it.
Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Eklund working the ground and pound from side control.
Eklund landing a few strikes.
Eklund working the ground and pound.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eklund's best efforts.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eklund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eklund trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Eklund has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eklund blocks a head kick by Smith.
DJ Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eklund decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eklund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith tries to kick Eklund off but Eklund keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eklund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Eklund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Eklund wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eklund is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Eklund is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Eklund's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eklund fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Eklund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith blocks Eklund's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith avoids the attempt from Eklund to control.
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.
Eklund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eklund manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Eklund gets back to full guard.
Eklund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Eklund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eklund putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to stand.
Eklund with good strikes from the mount here!
Eklund is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Eklund breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Eklund dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eklund swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Eklund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Eklund persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eklund.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Eklund throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Eklund rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eklund.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eklund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eklund's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms.
Eklund is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Eklund into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Eklund on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Eklund.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eklund displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eklund.
Eklund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eklund effectively controlling the action here.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith letting Eklund take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eklund.
Eklund works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Eklund - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eklund drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Eklund.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Eklund shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eklund closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Per Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eklund wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Eklund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eklund slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Eklund isn't so interested in that idea.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eklund's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Eklund has managed to clinch.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Eklund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eklund wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eklund lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The is referee keeping an eye on Eklund - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eklund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Eklund.
Eklund turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eklund manages to end up in side control.
Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Eklund working the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eklund has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eklund looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eklund smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eklund's best efforts.
Eklund working Smith over with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eklund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Eklund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eklund connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eklund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Eklund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eklund shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Eklund. Oh but Smith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Eklund goes limp - he's gone! Smith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DJ Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Goat, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Goat against the cage but Goat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Goat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Goat!
Penn is looking for a triangle here but Goat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Penn throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Penn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goat off and has taken his back!
Penn working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goat is doing well to defend. Penn seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goat is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latrell Spreewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Now I Lay Thee Down by Machine Head. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latrell Spreewell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spreewell manages to avoid it.
Spreewell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Latrell Spreewell has been cut.
Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Spreewell's head but Spreewell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski with a hook.
Spreewell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski throws a lazy right hand but Spreewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spreewell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spreewell was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Spreewell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arlovski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
Spreewell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski gets full guard.
Spreewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spreewell throwing strikes but missing.
Spreewell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arlovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spreewell scoring with some ground and pound.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spreewell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spreewell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spreewell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spreewell passes into half guard.
Arlovski wants to control but Spreewell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spreewell trying to pass the guard but Arlovski defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spreewell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spreewell looks gassed!
Spreewell misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Spreewell avoids the body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spreewell blocks the body kick.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Spreewell moves out of range.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
Spreewell has a takedown stuffed.
Arlovski lands a slapping body shot.
Spreewell slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spreewell shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladimir Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latrell Spreewell.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Spreewell avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski lands a with a good body shot.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Spreewell moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looks to land a right hand but Spreewell moved out of range.
Arlovski lands a right hook to the body.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spreewell circles away quickly and effectively.
Spreewell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spreewell tries to clinch up.
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Arlovski.
Arlovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spreewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlovski.
Spreewell wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Spreewell saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Latrell Spreewell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spreewell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlovski.
Nice sprawl there from Arlovski as Spreewell shoots in.
Spreewell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlovski.
A punch lands to the side of Spreewell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arlovski throws a right hand that Spreewell ducks under and follows up with a left that Spreewell also avoids with ease.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski scores with the left hand. Spreewell knows he should have avoided that one.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and Spreewell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spreewell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Arlovski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arlovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spreewell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spreewell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spreewell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spreewell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovski's head.
Spreewell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spreewell with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski trying to control the position.
Spreewell throwing strikes but missing.
Arlovski pulls Spreewell in close to his closed guard and prevents Spreewell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arlovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spreewell throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spreewell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladimir Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Spreewell moved away.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spreewell manages to avoid it.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Spreewell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
Spreewell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arlovski.
Arlovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spreewell wants to clinch up but Arlovski keeps it at a distance.
Vladimir Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski jabs at Spreewell's body.
Arlovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arlovski tries to work over Spreewell's front leg with a kick but Spreewell checks it.
Arlovski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spreewell on the side of the head.
Spreewell closes the distance and pushes Arlovski back into the cage.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Spreewell has him pressed against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Arlovski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski punishes Spreewell's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spreewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlovski.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Arlovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Latrell Spreewell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Spreewell or perhaps it was just good defense by Arlovski which made him look bad.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Spreewell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spreewell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arlovski is looking to get to half guard.
Arlovski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Spreewell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spreewell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spreewell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spreewell keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spreewell looking for a sweep. Not yet Spreewell, not yet.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spreewell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arlovski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spreewell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spreewell looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arlovski is looking to wear down Spreewell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski works Spreewell's body with a nice hook.
Spreewell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arlovski lands a jab to Spreewell's midsection.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Spreewell staying out of range there.
Spreewell blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
A combination from Arlovski does no damage.
Spreewell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spreewell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spreewell.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spreewell can do to turn this around?
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spreewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spreewell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovski's waist but Arlovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spreewell off to one side.
Vladimir Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latrell Spreewell.
Arlovski throws an overhand right that lands on Spreewell's shoulder, as Spreewell tries to avoid the shot.
Spreewell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spreewell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arlovski throws a shot from downtown. Spreewell moves away and avoids it.
Arlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spreewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spreewell thows a big elbow that misses.
Vladimir Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arlovski prevents Spreewell from improving his position.
Spreewell is trying to maintain the position but Arlovski is very close to passing his half guard.
Spreewell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arlovski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Vegas by MNEMIC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva 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.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Vegas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vegas tries to get out of the position.
Vegas keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Vegas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spike Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jooginz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Я за собой см&#. Jooginz has chosen Break some shit as his entrance music. Vladimir Kozlov 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 middleweight 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, Vladimir Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Jooginz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a head kick but Jooginz moves out of range.
Vladimir Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Jooginz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Jooginz avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov misses with a body kick.
Jooginz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jooginz shoots in and bounces Kozlov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jooginz preventing the sweep.
Jooginz throws a big right hand that misses.
Jooginz is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
Jooginz stands up over Kozlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kozlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jooginz has passed into side control.
Jooginz tries to score with some ground and pound. Kozlov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kozlov wants to control but Jooginz postures up.
Kozlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kozlov tries to get out of the position.
Jooginz lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to control Jooginz's posture but Jooginz avoids it.
Jooginz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kozlov's legs.
Kozlov struggling a bit here.
Jooginz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kozlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jooginz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jooginz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kozlov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jooginz looks up at the clock and then as Kozlov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jooginz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kozlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jooginz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kozlov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jooginz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jooginz tries to move to full mount but Kozlov actually manages to regain half guard.
Kozlov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kozlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jooginz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jooginz raining down shots from the mount!
Jooginz lands with some strikes.
It looks like Vladimir Kozlov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov tries to hold on but Jooginz pushes him away.
Jooginz breaks from Kozlov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vladimir Kozlov's cut is getting worse.
Kozlov wants to control but Jooginz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jooginz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vladimir Kozlov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vladimir Kozlov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrew Jooginz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amos Moses - Jerry Reed. Adam has chosen Grateful Deads- Truckin' as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Adam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Adam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Adam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jimbo Johnson has been cut.
Adam throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Adam rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Adam follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Adam!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Dream On by Aerosmith as his entrance music. Masakazu Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Aoki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Aoki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki has hold of Gracie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gracie seems comfortable defending it but Aoki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gracie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gracie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aoki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masakazu Aoki!
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