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Volume 45: Vasquez vs Earp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arbnor Blerim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbnor Blerim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blerim scores with a decent looking hook.
Blerim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blerim.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blerim.
Blerim throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blerim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blerim swinging wilding here.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Blerim looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Blerim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blerim just misses with a punch to the body.
Blerim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blerim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blerim throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Blerim misses with a series of wild punches.
Arbnor Blerim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blerim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Blerim shows good takedown defense.
Blerim tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Blerim.
Blerim misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Blerim thows a body shot but no joy.
Blerim lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Blerim misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blerim is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is keen to just control but Blerim is a slippery customer.
Blerim is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Blerim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blerim.
Gracie looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Blerim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Blerim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Blerim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbnor Blerim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blerim lands with a cross.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blerim.
Blerim misses the shot to the body.
Blerim tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blerim throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Blerim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blerim lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Blerim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blerim misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blerim is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blerim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Blerim. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blerim swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Blerim throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Blerim had a free shot at his head there.
Blerim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Blerim misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Blerim misses.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blerim pinned against the cage. Blerim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blerim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Blerim. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Arbnor Blerim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Blerim throws out a powerful jab.
Blerim tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Arbnor Blerim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blerim cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blerim swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Blerim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Blerim misses with a wild combination.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blerim clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Blerim.
Blerim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blerim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blerim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Blerim.
Blerim swinging wilding here.
Blerim lands a jab to the nose.
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.
Blerim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Blerim is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbnor Blerim dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie staying out of range there.
Arbnor Blerim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blerim misses with a series of wild punches.
Blerim just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Blerim scores with a body shot.
Blerim misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blerim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blerim takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Blerim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blerim circles away.
Blerim thows a body shot but no joy.
Blerim just misses with a punch to the body.
Blerim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blerim misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Blerim.
Blerim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blerim connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blerim avoids it really well and circles away.
Arbnor Blerim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Blerim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blerim fails to land with a series of punches.
Blerim looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blerim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Blerim throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Blerim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blerim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arbnor Blerim is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie slips a jab from Blerim.
Blerim throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Blerim.
Blerim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Blerim.
Blerim misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Blerim.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Blerim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blerim tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arbnor Blerim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blerim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arbnor Blerim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nino Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Ortez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ortez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ortez avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Ortez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ortez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ortez unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Ortez lands a heavy elbow.
Ortez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
Brown is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocking the ground and pound.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Ortez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ortez.
Ortez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ortez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ortez punching from mount but Brown doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ortez cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortez avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Ortez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ortez raining down shots from the mount!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ortez.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown tries to hold on but Ortez pushes him away.
Ortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown blocking the ground and pound.
Ortez thowing shots but they're missing.
Ortez thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortez is breathing heavily.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ortez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown wants to improve his position but Ortez is controlling well.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortez stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Ortez decides to return to a standing position.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Tito Ortez has been cut.
Brown moves away from the strike by Ortez.
Ortez tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Ortez saw that one coming.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Ortez's head but Ortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortez.
Brown drops Ortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ortez looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ortez is rocked!
Ortez defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown moves in close and cracks Ortez with a massive right hand! Ortez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nino Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Vegas by MNEMIC. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algenir Mira!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegas.
Mira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard.
Mira wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas is trying to keep Mira in close.
Vegas working for a triangle but Mira defends it easily.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Mira from controlling successfully.
Mira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vegas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mira.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mira's guard.
Vegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mira trying to control the position.
Vegas postures up in Mira's guard and throws a big left but Mira blocks it.
Mira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vegas!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mira unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Mira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mira with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mira scoring with strikes but Vegas is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Vegas can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vegas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mira lands with some strikes.
Vegas is rocked!
Mira cracks Vegas with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algenir Mira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Cada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McAlister to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cada keeping moving, preventing McAlister from controlling successfully.
McAlister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McAlister tries to get to full guard but Cada has control of the leg.
Cada is thwarting McAlister's attempts to control the position.
Cada seems to be looking for submissions.
McAlister won't allow Cada to pass to mount.
McAlister manages to get to full guard.
McAlister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McAlister is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McAlister with a jab.
It looks like Benji Cada has been cut.
Mike McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cada dives in and grabs McAlister's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAlister pushes down on Cada's head and hops out.
McAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cada staying out of range there.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cada.
McAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cada manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlister throws a body punch but Cada moves out of range.
McAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAlister misses the jab.
McAlister dips to his left and cracks Cada with an uppercut!
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
Cada ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister throws a body punch but Cada moves out of range.
Cada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAlister.
McAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
McAlister swings for the body but Cada moves out of range.
Cada shoots in looking for a takedown. McAlister tries to sprawl out of it but Cada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McAlister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister with a poor takedown
so Cada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cada stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
McAlister has his feet on Cada's thighs here. He's pushed Cada off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cada screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike McAlister!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Parkinson moved out of range.
Parkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Parkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parkinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Parkinson misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkinson throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Parkinson thuds his shin into the meat of Aldo's side.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Parkinson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parkinson loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo throws a jab when Parkinson was well out of range.
Aldo moves out of range as Parkinson strikes.
Parkinson lands with an overhand left.
Parkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parkinson.
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Parkinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Parkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Parkinson.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Parkinson's head but Parkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parkinson throws a solid leg kick but Aldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parkinson.
Aldo throws a hook but Parkinson avoids it easily.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Parkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parkinson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkinson walks into a jab.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo misses with a hook. Parkinson ducked under it nicely.
Parkinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Parkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Parkinson.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parkinson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parkinson prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Parkinson looking to pass the guard.
Parkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parkinson has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parkinson's guard.
Parkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parkinson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Parkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo throws the left hand but Parkinson avoids the punch easily.
Parkinson moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Parkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Parkinson.
Parkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parkinson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Parkinson.
Parkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Parkinson loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parkinson.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parkinson thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Parkinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Parkinson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo drops Parkinson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Parkinson! Aldo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo has chosen Hair of the Dog by Nazareth as his entrance music. Binzo Binzo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binzo.
Rowles lands with a shot to the body.
Rowles throws a series of punches but Binzo avoids them all with ease.
Binzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rowles lands an overhand right.
Binzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rowles throws a hook but Binzo blocks it.
Rowles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binzo.
Rowles misses the jab.
Binzo throws a body kick that misses.
Binzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Binzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rowles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rowles slows the pace down in half guard.
Binzo is looking for a sweep. Rowles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles is looking to advance position but Binzo won't allow it.
Rowles is controlling the pace.
Binzo is looking for a sweep. Rowles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowles is thwarting Binzo's attempts to control the position.
Rowles works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles wants to control the pace but Binzo is squirming around nicely.
Rowles controlling from the full mount.
Rowles blocks Binzo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rowles controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Rowles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice body kick from Binzo.
Rowles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Binzo throws a right hand that Rowles ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowles also avoids with ease.
Binzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Binzo lands a head kick!
It looks like Paul Rowles has been cut.
Binzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rowles's sensitive parts.
Binzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Binzo tried to score with a low kick but Rowles checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Rowles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Binzo misses with a few strikes there.
Binzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rowles.
Rowles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowles throws out a loose jab but Binzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Binzo throws a right and a left that Rowles avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rowles.
Rowles lands the left hand.
Binzo lands a high kick!
Binzo looks to land a body kick but Rowles moved away.
Nice jab there from Rowles.
Binzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rowles.
Rowles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Binzo momentarily.
Binzo throws a sloppy head kick and Rowles moves out of range easily.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from Rowles.
Binzo Binzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Rowles.
Rowles blocks a head kick by Binzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a leg kick
and Rowles counters with a stiff right hand.
Binzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rowles.
Binzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Binzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Rowles misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binzo.
Rowles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Binzo on the side of the head.
Rowles slips a jab from Binzo.
Binzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rowles avoids the body shot from Binzo.
Rowles fakes the leg kick and cracks Binzo in the body.
Binzo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowles lands a nice looking body shot.
Rowles lands with a straight right. Binzo didn't see that one coming.
Binzo looks to land a body kick but Rowles moved away.
Binzo Binzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowles lands a with a good body shot.
Rowles throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a body punch
and Rowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Rowles.
Binzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rowles blocks a leg kick.
Rowles thuds a left hand into Binzo's body.
Rowles stuns Binzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rowles cracks Binzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rowles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Binzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Binzo ducks right into an uppercut from Rowles.
Rowles scores with a hook to the body. Binzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Rowles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Rowles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rowles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rowles throws a right and a left that Binzo avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles cracks the inside of Binzo's front leg.
Binzo misses with a hook to the body
and Binzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rowles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rowles feints and then cracks Binzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Binzo down.
An inside leg kick from Binzo misses.
Rowles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rowles ducks under a wild hook from Binzo.
Rowles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Binzo throws a lazy head kick
and Rowles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Binzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rowles to score with a decent uppercut.
Rowles tries to bum rush Binzo with a series of wild strikes but Binzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Binzo throws a head kick that misses
and Rowles counters with a nice body shot.
Rowles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Rowles scores with a hook to the body. Binzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Binzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rowles rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Binzo's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Binzo's calf.
Rowles misses with a wild combination.
Rowles moves out of range as Binzo strikes.
Rowles scores with a sloppy right hand. Binzo should have avoided that one.
Binzo moves forwards but Rowles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Binzo throws a leg kick
and Rowles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Binzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rowles lands a glancing blow to the side of Binzo's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rowles.
A shot to the body from Binzo misses
and Rowles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rowles cracks Binzo with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rowles avoids the body shot from Binzo.
Binzo walks into a left hand.
Binzo walks into a stiff left hand from Rowles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Rowles does it's job there.
Rowles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Binzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rowles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Binzo thinking.
Paul Rowles is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Binzo misses
and Rowles counters with a nice uppercut.
Binzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rowles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rowles.
Rowles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rowles moves out of range of the body kick.
Binzo tries to move into range but Rowles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binzo can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Rowles.
Binzo ducks right into an uppercut from Rowles.
Rowles throws a series of strikes that have Binzo backpedaling.
Binzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowles avoids the head kick by Binzo.
Rowles defending well as Binzo loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles slips a jab from Binzo.
Rowles tests Binzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rowles lands with a right hand.
Rowles lands with a right hand.
Rowles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rowles.
Rowles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Rowles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Binzo on the side of the head.
Donk. Rowles catches Binzo right on the button with a cross.
Binzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rowles gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowles lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Binzo's face as Rowles controls the position.
Binzo is trying to work for a sweep but Rowles has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowles content just to control the position here.
Binzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rowles controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo regains half guard.
Rowles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Binzo is looking for a sweep. Rowles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Binzo is staying active underneath Rowles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Binzo is trying to stand.
Binzo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rowles has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binzo can't escape the position.
Binzo Binzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Rowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowles controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Rowles has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rowles 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rowles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Spanish Inquisition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Spanish Inquisition!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inquisition gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inquisition avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Inquisition is working from the bottom.
Inquisition is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inquisition is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Inquisition has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Inquisition tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inquisition to the mat! Inquisition manages to get full guard.
Inquisition keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition 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.
Anderson trying to control but Inquisition is working from the bottom.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inquisition dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inquisition throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inquisition throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson won't allow Inquisition to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Anderson 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.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inquisition moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Inquisition fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inquisition takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Inquisition looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Inquisition's ribs.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inquisition tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
The Spanish Inquisition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inquisition throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inquisition is looking to clinch.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Inquisition is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Inquisition is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inquisition is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Inquisition blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is keen to just control but Inquisition is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Inquisition moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Inquisition.
Inquisition tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Inquisition sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inquisition wants to clinch.
Inquisition shoots and misses
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Inquisition is keeping the position.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Inquisition keeps moving.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson won't allow Inquisition to sweep him here.
Inquisition avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inquisition moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Inquisition tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Inquisition, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Inquisition against the cage but Inquisition circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inquisition scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Inquisition.
Inquisition throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Inquisition didn't expect that.
Inquisition controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Jason Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson postures up in Inquisition's guard and throws a big left but Inquisition blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inquisition looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Inquisition keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Inquisition tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inquisition being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Inquisition throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition blocking the ground and pound.
Inquisition tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Inquisition is working to get back to half guard.
Inquisition wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inquisition wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Inquisition is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schulte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Schulte 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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217 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Raja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Schulte!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schulte as he avoids it easily.
Raja misses with a two punch combination.
Schulte dips to his left and cracks Raja with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Raja or perhaps it was just good defense by Schulte which made him look bad.
Schulte scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ravi Raja has been cut.
Schulte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schulte wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ravi Raja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raja takes one to the side of the head.
Raja shoots for a takedown but Schulte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raja is defended easily by Schulte.
Raja is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulte dodges the punch combination from Raja.
Raja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schulte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schulte gets the takedown into side control.
Raja parries the strikes from Schulte easily there. Schulte is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raja to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Schulte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schulte creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raja sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulte lands an elbow.
Schulte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schulte working away.
Schulte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raja, who protects the arm well.
Raja avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schulte.
Raja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schulte looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raja is avoiding damage well.
Schulte scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte tries to score with some ground and pound. Raja controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schulte throws an elbow but Raja slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Schulte crashes against the mat.
Raja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schulte connects with a decent elbow.
Schulte is working to tighten is grip on Raja's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Raja has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Schulte is really squeezing tight and eventually Raja passes out! Schulte breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Schulte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halibut has chosen Peter You Suck as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halibut Halibut!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halibut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halibut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Halibut seems unphased.
Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves keeps control of Halibut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halibut misses with an elbow strike.
Graves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halibut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halibut wants a takedown.
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Halibut lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halibut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halibut was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halibut tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Halibut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graves to the mat! Graves manages to get full guard.
Graves is pulling down on Halibut's head. It's preventing any offense from Halibut, at least for the moment.
Halibut controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halibut trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Halibut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halibut tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halibut's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halibut being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves trying to control but Halibut is working from the bottom.
Halibut wants to sweep but no luck.
Halibut is adopting a defensive guard.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Halibut keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Halibut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halibut misses the body punch
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halibut's guard.
Halibut keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Halibut throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halibut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Halibut wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Halibut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Halibut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a solid body kick.
Halibut looks gassed!
Halibut loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halibut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Graves.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Halibut Halibut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halibut tries to clinch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves lands a head shot.
Halibut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halibut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Halibut.
Halibut throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halibut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halibut misses with a looping right.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halibut but Halibut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graves misses with the combination.
Halibut tries to clinch up.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Halibut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halibut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halibut is controlling Graves's posture.
Graves wants to control from the top but Halibut keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halibut trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Halibut trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halibut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graves works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves tries to control but Halibut wriggling away.
Halibut tries to reverse the position but Graves maintains control.
Graves content just to control the position here.
Halibut is working to get back to half guard.
Halibut is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Halibut is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halibut is looking to escape.
Graves avoids the attempt from Halibut to control.
Graves with a couple of short strikes.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves landing strikes from the mount.
Halibut tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves lands a nice shot to the head.
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graves controlling from mount.
Graves tries to control but Halibut wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gustav Graves just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Halibut just misses with a punch to the body.
Halibut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves clinches up with Halibut and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halibut.
Halibut tries a head kick but it misses.
Halibut looks to throw a body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves is looking to clinch.
Halibut looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Halibut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halibut blocks a jab.
Halibut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
Gustav Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Halibut.
Halibut moves out of range of the leg kick from Graves.
Halibut misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
Halibut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halibut misses with a body shot
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Graves is trying to force a seperation but Halibut has the dominant position.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Halibut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halibut tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halibut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graves trying to control the position.
Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halibut is controlling him.
Halibut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halibut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halibut trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves pushes Halibut away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halibut gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Halibut working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halibut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves is not content to let Halibut control the position.
Gustav Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves tries to bench press Halibut off him but Halibut keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halibut.
Halibut throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves is positioning himself well to prevent Halibut advancing to mount.
Halibut is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halibut won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Halibut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halibut trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves trying to control the position.
Halibut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustav Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halibut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halibut won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Halibut.
Halibut scores with a jab to the head.
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Halibut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halibut lands a head shot.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halibut's head backwards.
Halibut tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Halibut fights it but they end up in guard.
Halibut Halibut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halibut is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halibut Halibut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Graves!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes into the arena with Careless Whisper blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Earp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp looks to land a combination but Vasquez avoids it well.
Vasquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Earp.
Earp looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Vasquez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Earp punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Earp drops Vasquez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vasquez! Earp dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Earp! Virgil Earp retains his light heavyweight title!
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