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Spirit Fc 17:LOYALTY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fet Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weng Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weng Fang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fet Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weng Fang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fet Bard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weng Fang.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Bard throws a head kick that half lands.
Bard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bard has closed the distance and engaged Fang in a clinch.
Bard has Fang pressed against the ropes.
Bard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fang looks gassed!
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fang ducks right into an uppercut from Bard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bard. That's going to slow Fang down.
Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bard lands with a slapping head kick.
Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bard clinches up with Fang and pushes him back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Bard.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard lands an elbow just above Fang 's eye.
Bard lands a good knee to the midsection. Fang won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard scores with a knee to the head.
Bard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fang up against the ropes.
Bard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bard lands an elbow inside that Fang shrugs off.
Bard effectively controlling the action here.
Fang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fang.
Bard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard connects with a knee to the head.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bard can pounce on him.
Bard feints and then cracks Fang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fang down.
Bard lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Bard scores with a four punch combination!
Bard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fang's calf.
Danga de danga de dang - Bard scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Bard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bard - that will leave a mark!
Bard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bard punishes Fang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bard lands with a nice body kick.
Bard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fang will feel that in the morning.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Bard lands but Fang takes it in his stride.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Bard.
Fet Bard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bard thows a body kick. Fang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
Bard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bard scores with a jab to the body.
Bard connects with a high kick.
Bard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Weng Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
Bard lands a head kick. Fang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Bard lands but Fang takes it in his stride.
Bard scoring well with a low kick there.
Bard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fang backs up against the ropes.
Fang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bard scores with a one two! Fang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bard stalks Fang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fang's face. Fang staggers backwards, shaken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bard. Fang shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bard lands with a slapping head kick.
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bard's waist but Bard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Bard connects with a high kick.
Bard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fet Bard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bard lands a high kick!
Fang shoots for a takedown but Bard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bard feints and then cracks Fang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fang down.
Bard lands a head kick!
Bard clinches up against the ropes.
Bard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bard connects with a knee to the head.
Bard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bard landing knees to the head.
Bard lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard connects with a knee to the head.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?
Bard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bard throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fang, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bard lands an elbow inside that Fang shrugs off.
Bard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bard lands a knee to the head.
Bard lands a knee to the body.
Bard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fang is defending well for now.
Fang wants a takedown.
Bard breaks from the clinch.
Fang shoots for a takedown but Bard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fet Bard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weng Fang.
Bard thuds his shin into the meat of Fang's side.
Bard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Bard.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
Fang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bard as he jumps to the side.
Bard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bard rushes Fang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bard lands an elbow just above Fang 's eye.
Bard lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bard obliges.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard landing knees to the body.
Bard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Bard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bard lands an elbow that stopped Fang in his tracks for a moment.
Bard lands a good knee to the midsection. Fang won't want to take too many of those.
Fang is trying to drag Bard to the mat but Bard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bard.
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Fet Bard is winning the standup battle so far.
Fang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bard pinned against the cage. Bard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bard takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Bard to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bard landing knees to the head.
Bard lands a knee to the head.
Bard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fet Bard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fang's defenses.
Bard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bard stops a takedown attempt from Fang.
Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bard lands a knee to the body.
Bard with a knee to the head.
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Bard is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bard.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fet Bard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Bard sprawls well.
Bard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bard lands with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bard as Fang shoots in.
Bard stalks Fang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fang's face. Fang staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters circling a little - Bard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Bard.
Bard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bard clinches up with Fang and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bard lands a knee to the head.
Bard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fet Bard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weng Fang.
Bard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fang tries to keep at a distance but Bard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fang is trying to drag Bard to the mat but Bard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bard.
Bard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bard tries to avoid it but Fang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bard to the ground. Bard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bard sprawls well. Bard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bard lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bard lands with a slapping head kick.
Bard connects with a solid leg kick.
Fang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fet Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bard has managed to clinch.
Bard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bard lands a knee to the head.
Bard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fang's face.
Bard breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard lands a high kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bard.
Bard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bard connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard rushes Fang and presses him up against the ropes.
Bard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bard lands an elbow that stopped Fang in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Bard.
Bard landing knees to the head.
Bard landing knees to the head.
Bard looking to throw knees to the head but Fang is blocking nicely.
Fang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bard trying to land knees to the body.
Bard gets underhooks to prevent Fang's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bard.
Bard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bard clinches.
Bard lands an elbow inside that Fang shrugs off.
Bard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang can't get the takedown.
Bard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bard lands a knee to the body.
Bard prevents the takedown attempt.
Bard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bard.
Bard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fang avoids it.
Fang wants a takedown but no success here.
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Bard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bard moves into the clinch successfully.
Fet Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bard lands a knee to the head.
Fang takes an elbow to the temple.
Fang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weng Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fet Bard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bard 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fet Bard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Choy!
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, Brian Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott lands with a straight right. Choy didn't see that one coming.
Scott cracks Choy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Choy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Choy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Scott feints and as Choy raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Choy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choy working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Choy is keeping the position.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Choy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choy keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Choy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Choy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Choy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choy is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy looking to secure an arm triangle but Scott defends it well.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Choy is going olschool here, as he tries to force Scott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scott shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Choy has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott wants to control but Choy is having none of it.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choy works his way into side control.
Choy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Choy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choy wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choy seems to be looking for submissions.
Choy tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Choy is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Choy trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Choy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott lands a body shot.
Choy walks into a left hand.
Eddie Choy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choy shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Choy's guard now.
Scott cracks Choy with a solid left hand.
Choy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott distracts Choy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott works over Choy with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott passes Choy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choy defends it well.
Choy is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choy keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Choy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Scott throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Choy's body to avoid the submission. Choy has instead reached around Scott's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Choy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Choy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Kalvinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smooth Criminal. Azeroth King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azeroth King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Kalvinson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalvinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Kalvinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalvinson thinking.
Kalvinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting King counter with a right hand.
It looks like Robert Kalvinson has been cut.
Kalvinson thumps King with a low kick.
Kalvinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalvinson misses with a double jab
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalvinson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalvinson momentarily.
King punishes Kalvinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalvinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King cracks Kalvinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King lands a left and a right that send Kalvinson crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalvinson is rocked!
That has opened up Robert Kalvinson's cut even more.
King lands with a straight right. Kalvinson didn't see that one coming.
Kalvinson is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Kalvinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robert Kalvinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
The cut above Robert Kalvinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from King! Kalvinson is backing up but he can't get away as King lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kalvinson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Azeroth King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fjodor king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everybody Down. Greg Evans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fjodor king!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
king misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans tries to clinch up but king circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans tries to bum rush king with a series of wild strikes but king uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
king tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. king tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag king to the ground. king escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
king shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greg Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fjodor king.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
king looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
king shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
king looks gassed!
king checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans lands a big head kick that sends king tumbling to the mat! Evans takes a step backwards and waves king back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like fjodor king has been cut.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
king shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
king prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
king drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick king off! king jumps back into Evans's guard.
king drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick king off! king jumps back into Evans's guard.
king stops Evans from standing up.
Evans trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
king drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick king off! king jumps back into Evans's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
king shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
That's two 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.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
king shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Evans throws a combination. king tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
king has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
king fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but king persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
king is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
king is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
king is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a sweep. king is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
king is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for king on the ground.
king wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
king is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
king seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans throws a right and a left that king avoids nicely.
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.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but king checks it.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but king manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evans throws a series of punches but king moves out of range.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans misses with a double jab.
king shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. king showed some decent athleticism there.
king is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans is looking to control king's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is trying to stand.
king is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Evans is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). fjodor king!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoshi Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoshi Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Hoshi Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipovic tries to sprawl out of it but Tanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Filipovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka looks gassed!
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanaka.
It looks like Hoshi Tanaka has been cut.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Filipovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Filipovic wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanaka's head.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a brutal head kick. Tanaka looks out on his feet and Filipovic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mirko Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izy Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Slice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izy Nakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slice!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakata could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nakata misses with a body kick.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Nakata.
Nakata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakata somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izy Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakata cracks Slice with a good jab.
Nakata blocks a head kick by Slice.
Slice works over Nakata's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Izy Nakata has been cut.
Nakata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakata is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakata is breathing heavily.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Nakata has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakata's knee momentarily.
Nakata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Nakata is having none of it.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice wriggles free and stands up.
Nakata takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakata slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
Izy Nakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakata.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice won't allow Nakata to pass to mount.
Nakata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakata wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Nakata trying to pass the guard but Slice defending well.
Slice is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakata.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakata circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Nakata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Slice throws a head kick but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Slice slips a jab from Nakata.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Nakata misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a solid body kick.
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.
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nakata really felt that one!
Nakata misses with a hook to the body
and Slice counters with a nice body kick.
Nakata jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Slice finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Nakata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakata.
Slice throws a right and a left that Nakata avoids nicely.
Nakata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a big head kick but Nakata shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakata looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakata misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings Nakata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izy Nakata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakata dips to his left and cracks Slice with an uppercut!
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
Nakata looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Nakata cracks Slice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakata scores with a sloppy right hand. Slice should have avoided that one.
Slice takes one to the chin there.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Nakata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Nakata moves out of range easily.
Nakata misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Nakata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Slice lands but Nakata takes it in his stride.
Slice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakata's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakata is trying to control. Slice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakata prevents Slice from standing back up.
Nakata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakata is looking for a kimura here.
Nakata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakata wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
Slice is trying to stand up here but Nakata is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakata misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a low kick, right behind Nakata 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nakata there.
Slice moves forwards but Nakata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice thows a body kick. Nakata tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakata!
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Slice.
Nakata fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izy Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slice's head backwards.
Nakata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice works over Nakata's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakata throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Jab from Nakata.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Nakata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slice doesn't seem phased though.
Nakata digs a good body shot into Slice's ribs.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakata moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Nakata or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Nakata swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws a series of punches but Nakata avoids them all with ease.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Nakata digs a good body shot into Slice's ribs.
Nakata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakata.
Nice body kick from Slice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakata misses with a straight right.
Slice feints and then cracks Nakata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakata down.
Slice moves away from the strike by Nakata.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakata.
Nakata misses with a jab to the body
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakata will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nakata throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Nakata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakata has a takedown stuffed.
Nakata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Nakata backing up. Nakata nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Johnny Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakata stuns Slice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Izy Nakata's cut.
That's time! Nakata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakata slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Nakata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice moves out of range as Nakata strikes.
Slice looks to land a combination but Nakata avoids it well.
Nakata misses with the combination.
Slice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakata throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Nakata misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata misses with an uppercut.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice moves out of range as Nakata strikes.
Nakata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a head kick.
Slice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakata.
Slice tries to bum rush Nakata with a series of wild strikes but Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakata looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakata misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Nakata was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakata throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakata waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Slice.
Johnny Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Nakata missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakata misses with a body shot.
Nakata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakata.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Nakata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakata scores with a shot to the body.
Nakata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakata thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Nakata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakata works the jab nicely.
Nakata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Nakata.
Nakata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakata lands a two punch combo.
Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slice swinging wilding here.
Slice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakata fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izy Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakata scores with a jab to the head.
Izy Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakata with a nice cross.
Nakata throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakata moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakata misses with a wild body shot.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Nakata moves out of range easily.
Nakata misses with an uppercut.
Nakata misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Nakata misses
and Slice counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slice stalks Nakata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakata's face. Nakata staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakata thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakata misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a head kick.
Nakata dodges the punch combination from Slice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aris Lithoxoidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Sander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Sander struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Aris Lithoxoidis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aris Lithoxoidis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Sander!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lithoxoidis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Lithoxoidis scores with a four punch combination!
Lithoxoidis connects with a body shot.
Sander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis lands with a nice combination. Sander backs away looking to recover.
Lithoxoidis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sander being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sander is controlling Lithoxoidis 's posture.
Sander looks gassed!
Lithoxoidis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lithoxoidis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sander being controlled here, momentarily.
Lithoxoidis 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lithoxoidis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lithoxoidis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sander misses with a takedown attempt
and Lithoxoidis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sander's guard now.
Lithoxoidis passes Sander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lithoxoidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lithoxoidis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sander fails with the takedown
and Lithoxoidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lithoxoidis lands a two punch combo.
Lithoxoidis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sander's guard.
Lithoxoidis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aris Lithoxoidis dominated that round.
That's time! Lithoxoidis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lithoxoidis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lithoxoidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lithoxoidis , as that shot connected.
Lithoxoidis lands with an overhand left.
Lithoxoidis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lithoxoidis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lithoxoidis takes a little break here. Sander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sander is trying to control Lithoxoidis 's posture but Lithoxoidis avoids it.
Lithoxoidis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sander is breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lithoxoidis moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lithoxoidis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lithoxoidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lithoxoidis connects with a jab.
Lithoxoidis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sander.
Lithoxoidis cracks Sander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lithoxoidis scores with a hook.
Lithoxoidis scores with a three punch combo!
Lithoxoidis feints and as Sander raises his hands in defense, Lithoxoidis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lithoxoidis wants to pass the guard but Sander is keeping the position.
Lithoxoidis passes Sander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sander tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lithoxoidis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lithoxoidis content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lithoxoidis content just to control the position here.
Lithoxoidis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sander has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lithoxoidis controlling from the full mount.
Aris Lithoxoidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lithoxoidis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lithoxoidis controlling his opponent.
Sander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lithoxoidis content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice jab there from Lithoxoidis .
Sander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aris Lithoxoidis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lithoxoidis lands a jab-cross combination.
Lithoxoidis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sander tries for a takedown but Lithoxoidis circles away easily
and Lithoxoidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lithoxoidis 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lithoxoidis duly obliges.
Lithoxoidis lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Lithoxoidis . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis throws a shot to the body.
Lithoxoidis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sander is working an open guard so Lithoxoidis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lithoxoidis scores with a jab to the body.
Aris Lithoxoidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lithoxoidis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lithoxoidis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lithoxoidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sander can do to turn this around?
Lithoxoidis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis decides to stand back up. Lithoxoidis steps back and let's Sander get back to his feet.
Lithoxoidis misses with a two punch combination.
Lithoxoidis lands a jab to Sander's midsection.
Sander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lithoxoidis lands an overhand right.
Lithoxoidis with a nice cross.
Sander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lithoxoidis counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lithoxoidis .
Jab from Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sander in his tracks.
Sander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lithoxoidis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sander trying to keep a closed guard but Lithoxoidis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sander being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis wants to pass the guard but Sander is keeping the position.
Sander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lithoxoidis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lithoxoidis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lithoxoidis controls the pace.
Lithoxoidis is working Sander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lithoxoidis is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sander looking to control.
Roger Sander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lithoxoidis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lithoxoidis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lithoxoidis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aris Lithoxoidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lithoxoidis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lithoxoidis lands a nice shot to the body.
Aris Lithoxoidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lithoxoidis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aris Lithoxoidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lithoxoidis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aris Lithoxoidis !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noriko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the ring accompanied by Randy Couture. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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250 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noriko Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Couture trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Couture won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Couture stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Couture escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture controls the position.
Couture misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looks gassed!
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Couture uses it to pass to side control.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie is not content to let Couture control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Couture just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Couture shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Couture finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Couture working Gracie over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Couture scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
Couture unloading with bombs!
Couture with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Couture looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie with a hook.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Couture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Couture.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriko Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Couture blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couture has time to react.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Couture tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Gracie against the ropes but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie cracks Couture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Gracie leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Couture's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Couture takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Couture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Noriko Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture slips a jab from Gracie.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noriko Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Couture is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Couture moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture slows the pace down.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Couture control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Couture off the ropes and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Couture shoots in.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Noriko Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Couture's head back.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie lands a with a good body shot.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noriko Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noriko Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Youseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk by Pantera. Nicky Youseph will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Youseph!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Youseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Youseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Youseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youseph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Youseph tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Youseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Youseph holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Youseph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Youseph trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youseph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Youseph has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Youseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Youseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Youseph defends easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Youseph from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Youseph manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Youseph has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Youseph has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Youseph pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicky Youseph!
Nicky Youseph is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Selleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Check (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selleck comes to the ring accompanied by Hell's Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Selleck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Check!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Check fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Selleck avoids it really well and circles away.
Check has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Selleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Check is just out of range.
Selleck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selleck misses with a few strikes there.
Selleck digs a good hook to Check's body.
Check swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selleck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Check shoots and misses
and Selleck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selleck's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Selleck duly obliges.
It looks like Mike Check has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selleck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Check misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dom Selleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Check.
Selleck fails to land with a series of punches.
Selleck throws a series of strikes that have Check backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check throws a combination that misses
and Selleck counters with a nice body shot.
Selleck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Check is rocked!
Check throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Selleck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Check dives in and grabs Selleck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selleck pushes down on Check's head and hops out.
Check looks gassed!
A big left from Check misses.
Selleck misses with a wild combination.
Selleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selleck misses with a two punch combination.
Check throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selleck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Selleck drops Check with a beautiful combination! Check stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Selleck is looking for the KO!
Check is still on wobbly legs! Can Selleck finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selleck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Check.
Selleck dances in with a quick combination. Check is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Selleck snaps Check's head back. Check stumbles backwards against the ropes. Selleck steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Check's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Check just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dom Selleck!
Dom Selleck retains his middleweight title!
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