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DFC 65: Tyler vs. O Shae PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cj charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). charles comes to the cage accompanied by cant be stopped. Grappler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let the bodies hit the floor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj charles!
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, Baki Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. charles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
charles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grappler passes into side control.
Grappler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler landing strikes.
Grappler is chipping away with strikes.
charles taking a bit of punishment here - Grappler scoring with strikes.
charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
charles is trying to escape the position but Grappler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappler working the head with strikes.
charles is rocked!
Grappler scores with punches from side control.
Oh charles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grappler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Grappler lands a big shot to the head and charles winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baki Grappler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob's entrance music is Grandpa. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Bob!
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, Mikhail Zakarova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakarova blocks the body kick.
Zakarova misses with a straight right.
Zakarova slips a straight right by Bob.
Zakarova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob walks into a left hand.
Zakarova lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into rage.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakarova lands with a nice combination. Bob backs away looking to recover.
Zakarova misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Bob misses.
Zakarova throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Zakarova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Zakarova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Zakarova.
Zakarova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Zakarova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Zakarova.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Zakarova.
Mikhail Zakarova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakarova throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Zakarova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zakarova cracks a nice hook into Bob's ribs.
Good work by Zakarova as he checks the leg kick.
Zakarova swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Zakarova lands a jab-cross combination.
Bob staying out of range there.
Zakarova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakarova scoring well with a low kick there.
Zakarova lands a head shot.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zakarova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bob is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Zakarova.
Oh Bob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakarova fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bob to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bob looks to clinch but Zakarova throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bob taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikhail Zakarova!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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198 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash!
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, James Jacko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko lands with a kick to the temple. Dash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dash.
Dash looks to land a combination but Jacko avoids it well.
Jim Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacko.
Jacko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Jacko slams his shin into Dash's torso.
A big right from Dash misses.
Dash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacko as he jumps to the side.
Dash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dash throws out the jab.
Jacko lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dash throws a body punch but Jacko moves out of range.
Dash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacko!
Jacko scores with a kick to the body.
Jacko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Jacko lands with a slapping head kick.
Jacko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jacko duly obliges.
Jacko feints and then cracks Dash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dash down.
Jacko digs a good body shot into Dash's ribs.
Dash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko thuds a left hand into Dash's body.
Jacko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jacko scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jacko - the referee stops the clock and Dash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jacko. Dash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacko scores with a hook to the body. Dash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacko. Jacko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Jacko.
Jacko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jacko - the referee stops the clock and Dash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jacko. Dash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James Jacko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dash's sensitive parts.
Jacko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacko lands a nice looking body kick.
Dash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacko pushes Dash away with a front kick.
Dash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick from Jacko lands but Dash takes it in his stride.
Jacko scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jacko duly obliges.
Crunch! Jacko slams his shin into Dash's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dash's head.
Dash is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Jacko throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dash is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Jacko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artiom Nevar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Cavalera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artiom Nevar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera misses with a two punch combination.
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
Cavalera throws a right hand that Nevar ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevar also avoids with ease.
Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nevar.
Cavalera fakes the leg kick and cracks Nevar in the body.
Cavalera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nevar drops his hands momentarily and Cavalera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cavalera throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Nevar misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Cavalera misses.
Cavalera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nevar on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nevar trying to control from half guard but Cavalera is working away.
Nevar looks gassed!
Cavalera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nevar.
Nevar stops Cavalera from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevar throwing shots but Cavalera is blocking nicely.
Nevar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cavalera wants to get back to his feet.
Cavalera has hold of Nevar's hands but Nevar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nevar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cavalera tries to land a front kick but Nevar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick and Nevar moves out of range easily.
Cavalera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nevar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cavalera.
Jesus Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevar just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nevar moves out of range of the body kick from Cavalera.
Cavalera moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Cavalera - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nevar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cavalera follows Nevar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Cavalera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with One Dude's chin.
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280 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dude trying to control the position.
Dude pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Dude is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dude's guard.
Dude tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
Dude makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dude.
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.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude is adopting a defensive guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Dude wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dude trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Dude.
Dude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
A low kick from Dude misses
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Dude fights it but they end up in guard.
Dude is trying to keep Johnson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dude attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Dude won't allow it.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
Dude tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dude trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Dude wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson trying to control the action but Dude is working from the bottom.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Dude to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rock Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Dude does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dude throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson passes Dude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson winds up and cracks Dude with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dude trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Dude misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dude wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Dude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dude misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dude tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Dude blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson prevents Dude from breaking the clinch.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Dude is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dude is trying to break free.
Dude manages to break the clinch.
Dude lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dude listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Dude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dude with a hook.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Dude looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rock Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
One Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Johnson.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myeloid Leuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myeloid Leuk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Starks's chin.
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myeloid Leuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Starks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leuk is able to avoid easily.
Starks throws a head kick that misses.
Leuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starks takes a swing at Leuk's ribcage but misses.
Starks checks a leg kick.
Starks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leuk tries to clinch but Starks moves out of range.
Myeloid Leuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leuk avoids the body shot from Starks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throws a leg kick but Leuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starks to the mat! Starks manages to get full guard.
Starks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starks working for a triangle but Leuk defends it easily.
Leuk passes Starks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leuk seems to be working for a kimura but Starks defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Starks gets back to full guard.
Leuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leuk is breathing heavily.
Starks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starks looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks looking for a guillotine here but Leuk defends easily.
Starks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starks looking for a guillotine here but Leuk defends easily.
Leuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leuk doesn't defend quickly enough and Starks has managed to lock this one up! Can Leuk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Starks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Starks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontana comes to the cage accompanied by Pass The Dutchie. Aces High has chosen Knock em Dead Kid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces High with a hook.
It looks like Paulo Fontana has been cut.
Fontana dives in and grabs Aces High's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aces High pushes down on Fontana's head and hops out.
Fontana shoots in for a takedown but Aces High shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fontana swings for the body but Aces High moves out of range.
Fontana tries to clinch up but Aces High circles away and keeps his distance.
Aces High swings for the body but Fontana moves out of range.
Aces High tests Fontana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aces High throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fontana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Aces High as Fontana shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Fontana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aces High stuffs the takedown.
Fontana fails to land with a series of punches.
Aces High throws a right and a left that Fontana avoids nicely.
Fontana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aces High lands a nice looking body shot.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Aces High scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Aces High misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fontana counters by clinching up.
Fontana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aces High's efforts to push away.
Fontana tries to score a body lock takedown but Aces High shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aces High breaks the clinch.
Aces High lands a nice shot to the body.
Aces High jabs at Fontana's body.
Aces High is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fontana rather than just go for the knockout.
Aces High scores with a punch to the head.
Paulo Fontana's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aces High misses with a two punch combination.
Fontana takes one to the chin there.
Aces High cracks Fontana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paulo Fontana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aces High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fontana is rocked!
Fontana fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Aces High.
Oh Fontana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontana shoots in and drives through. Aces High sprawls well.
Fontana seems to have got his legs back now.
Aces High connects with a superb combination that knocks Fontana out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Aces High before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fontana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rich Aces High!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham comes to the cage accompanied by Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. McManus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed-Prayer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan McManus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Latham.
Latham shoots in for a double leg but McManus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Latham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Latham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McManus as he jumps to the side.
Latham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Latham trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
Latham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Latham has McManus in his guard.
Latham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latham looking for subs off his back but McManus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if McManus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McManus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Latham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus controlling the action here.
Latham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McManus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McManus's back!
Latham is trying to stick to McManus's back but McManus is turning into Latham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Latham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McManus.
Latham has an active guard here but McManus has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus tries to stand and escape but Latham actually recovers to full guard.
McManus wants to pass the guard but Latham is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham looking to hit a scissor sweep but McManus is one step ahead there.
Latham looking to control.
Latham has an active guard here but McManus has managed to pass into half guard.
Latham is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Latham blocking the ground and pound attempt from McManus.
Latham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McManus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Latham's hands.
Latham moves in looking to clinch but McManus pushes him off.
Latham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Latham misses with a two punch combination.
McManus throws a shot from downtown. Latham moves away and avoids it.
McManus staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latham misses with an uppercut.
Latham shoots for a takedown but McManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Latham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus checks a low kick from Latham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Latham looks to land a combination. McManus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dan McManus has been cut.
Latham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Latham digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
McManus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latham avoids it really well and circles away.
Latham throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
Latham misses with a double jab.
Latham with a lazy takedown attempt
and McManus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Latham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Latham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Latham is pressing down on McManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. McManus is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McManus working a defensive guard here.
McManus is looking to stand up but Latham isn't so interested in that idea.
McManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Latham trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Latham throws a strike but McManus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Latham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McManus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Latham throws a sloppy body shot
and McManus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Latham is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McManus pulls his head out easily.
McManus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham trying to control here.
McManus decides to return to a standing position.
McManus takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Latham misses the target.
Latham looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus gets caught flat footed, as Latham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Latham's guard.
McManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McManus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McManus is refusing to be controlled, as Latham sits in half guard.
McManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Latham.
McManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Latham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan McManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan McManus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Latham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Latham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - McManus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus throws a lazy right hand but Latham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McManus blocks a head kick by Latham.
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark Latham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Latham misses
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab.
Latham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Latham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Latham missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Latham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Latham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Latham finds it's target.
McManus throws a head kick but Latham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus walks into a straight right hand from Latham.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Latham looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
A jab from McManus misses.
A swing and a miss from McManus.
Latham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Latham waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McManus.
Latham swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
Latham doesn't manage to clinch there - McManus circles away.
Latham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Latham moves in looking to clinch but McManus pushes him off.
Latham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latham throws a right and a left that McManus avoids nicely.
Latham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Latham scores with a jab to the body.
McManus is looking to clinch.
Latham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Latham loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
Mark Latham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Latham tries for a takedown but McManus circles away easily
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
Latham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McManus is trying to keep an underhook but Latham manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Latham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus is trying to stand up here but Latham is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McManus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Latham prevents McManus from standing back up.
Latham is keen to just control but McManus is a slippery customer.
Latham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Latham tries to pass to full mount but McManus defends it.
Latham is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four 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.
Latham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McManus trying to control but Latham postures up.
Latham is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Latham throws a strike but McManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Latham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McManus 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan McManus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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 Rick O Shae was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from O Shae .
Tyler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyler lands in his opponent's guard.
O Shae is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily.
Tyler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O Shae working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Shae 's head.
O Shae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Shae keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
O Shae is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily.
O Shae isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tyler stacks O Shae on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tyler!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands an elbow.
O Shae looks to move to half guard but instead Tyler has passed into mount! Damn!
O Shae tries to buck Tyler off so he can stand up but Tyler has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! O Shae falls backwards, slamming Tyler to the mat but Tyler holds on tight! O Shae is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler is the new middleweight champion!
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