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Escape The Cage 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squetsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squetsie Doubleday could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Norris's chin.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squetsie Doubleday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Norris!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubleday wants to clinch.
Doubleday leaves Norris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norris wants to clinch.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doubleday.
Doubleday clinches.
Doubleday breaks the clinch.
Doubleday has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Norris jumps guard but Doubleday stands there with Norris around his waist. Norris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doubleday tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
Doubleday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doubleday is stalling here.
Norris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doubleday smiles and moves away.
Squetsie Doubleday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Norris.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Doubleday shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday tries to clinch
and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doubleday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Doubleday moved away.
Doubleday lands a big head kick that sends Norris tumbling to the mat! Doubleday takes a step backwards and waves Norris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Andy Norris has been cut.
Doubleday shoots in but no luck this time.
Doubleday clinches.
Norris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doubleday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Doubleday has double underhooks.
Norris jumps guard but Doubleday stands there with Norris around his waist. Norris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doubleday wants to break free but Norris has control.
Doubleday stalling against the cage.
Doubleday stops a takedown attempt from Norris.
Norris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doubleday smiles and moves away.
Doubleday closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doubleday!
Norris looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Doubleday doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubleday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doubleday stuffs the takedown attempt from Norris. Norris gets slowly back to his feet.
Doubleday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doubleday forces his way into half guard.
Doubleday has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Norris defend it? Doubleday steps over the head and cranks it - Norris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doubleday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Squetsie Doubleday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Dickinson (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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Dickinson.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Dickinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Dickinson moves into full guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Dickinson tries to pass.
Dickinson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dickinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miller is trying to control the position but Dickinson postures up.
Miller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dickinson controls the pace.
Dickinson prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
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.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickinson wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dickinson trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Dickinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dickinson!
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller avoids the attempt from Dickinson to control.
Dickinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickinson tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Dickinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickinson is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickinson is controlling Miller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dickinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Miller has Dickinson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Dickinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickinson tries to clinch
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dickinson trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Dickinson trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Dickinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Dickinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Dickinson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a one two! Dickinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Dickinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dickinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson pulls Miller in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Dickinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson is controlling Miller's posture.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Dickinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is fighting to break Dickinson's control of his arms but Dickinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Dickinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dickinson smiles and moves away.
Dickinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dickinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Dickinson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller punching from the bottom.
Miller is looking to control Dickinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Dickinson is controlling the pace.
Dickinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dickinson controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Dickinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jason Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jason Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Dickinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jason Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Dickinson tries to clinch up
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Kawells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kawells!
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, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Kawells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayhem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawells tries to avoid it but Mayhem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawells to the ground. Kawells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayhem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Kawells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony Kawells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a really nice looking cross but Kawells seems unphased.
Kawells looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawells wants to clinch.
Mayhem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kawells tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawells gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawells has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayhem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayhem is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawells has double underhooks.
Kawells looking to throw knees to the head but Mayhem is blocking nicely.
Kawells prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayhem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayhem is trying to drag Kawells to the mat but Kawells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Kawells manages to get underhooks.
Mayhem looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawells with a knee to the head.
Kawells gets underhooks to prevent Mayhem's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Kawells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawells prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawells slows down the pace here.
Kawells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mayhem's face.
Kawells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mayhem's face.
Kawells has Mayhem pressed against the cage.
Kawells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayhem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawells prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawells connects with a knee to the head.
Kawells breaks from the clinch.
Kawells forces Mayhem back against the cage and clinches.
Kawells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kawells pulls guard successfully.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawells wants to stand but Mayhem is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kawells thows a body kick. Mayhem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mayhem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawells tries to avoid it but Mayhem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawells to the ground. Kawells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kawells rushes Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Kawells.
Kawells looking to stall.
Mayhem is trying to trip Kawells. He has hold of a leg but Kawells is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mayhem persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem is fighting to break Kawells's control of his arms but Kawells is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayhem stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Kawells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem scores a takedown into full mount!
Mayhem swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kawells is now in Mayhem's guard. A big mistake from Mayhem there, giving up the dominant position!
Mayhem had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kawells is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mayhem Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kawells's back instead.
Mayhem wants to control but Kawells is keeping busy.
Mayhem is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kawells has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawells manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayhem's guard. Nice work there by Kawells.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawells wants to stand but Mayhem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kawells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhem is keeping the position for now.
Kawells stays in close to Mayhem's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayhem swinging wilding here.
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 Anthony Kawells will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayhem misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayhem.
Donk. Mayhem catches Kawells right on the button with a cross.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut.
Kawells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawells wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Mayhem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mayhem duly obliges.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Mayhem or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawells which made him look bad.
Mayhem swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawells.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
Kawells tries to clinch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Kawells keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony Kawells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mayhem.
Kawells tries to clinch up.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawells.
Mayhem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kawells tries to clinch up.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Kawells's shoulder, as Kawells tries to avoid the shot.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawells tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony Kawells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawells is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Kawells tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kawells was well out of range.
Mayhem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawells circles away.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawells darts in and clinches Mayhem up against the cage.
Kawells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawells scores with a knee to the head.
Kawells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kawells.
Kawells lands with a nice body kick.
Kawells fails with a takedown attempt.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mayhem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayhem 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.
Kawells tries to clinch up.
Kawells staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Mayhem there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells moves in looking to clinch but Mayhem pushes him off.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawells moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawells tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawells closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayhem parries the strikes from Kawells easily there. Kawells is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayhem to escape.
Kawells is staying tight to Mayhem's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mayhem is not content to let Kawells control the position.
Kawells swings around for an armbar but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kawells's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawells wants to get back to his feet but Mayhem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawells is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayhem is in close to Kawells's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mayhem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayhem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kawells is looking to clinch.
Kawells wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mayhem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayhem lands the left hand.
Mayhem misses with a two punch combination.
Mayhem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawells manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayhem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kawells wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Kawells doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhem circles away.
Kawells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayhem misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawells moves into range and clinches up with Mayhem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells lands an elbow just above Mayhem 's eye.
Mayhem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawells.
Kawells taking a breather.
Mayhem goes for a takedown attempt but Kawells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kawells fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayhem.
Anthony Kawells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mayhem.
Kawells is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Kawells closes the distance and clinches.
Mayhem wants a takedown.
Kawells lands a nice knee to the body.
Kawells manages to break the clinch.
Mayhem shoots for a takedown but Kawells saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kawells moves out of range.
Kawells closes the distance and clinches up with Mayhem, looking for a takedown. Kawells pushes Mayhem against the cage but Mayhem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawells wants to clinch.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawells wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mayhem get's back to his feet.
Kawells takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayhem thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a double jab.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawells moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Mayhem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Kawells shoots in for a double leg but Mayhem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayhem lunges at Kawells with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawells's hand.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kawells moves out of range.
Kawells avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Kawells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawells looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown. Kawells tries to sprawl out of it but Mayhem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kawells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Kawells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Kawells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Kawells wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Kawells ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawells also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Kawells.
Kawells connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayhem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawells sprawls well. Kawells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawells clinches up against the cage.
Kawells is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayhem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayhem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayhem 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mayhem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies-Drowning Pool. Cottrell has chosen Honor by Atreyu as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Taylor!
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, Caleb Cottrell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a head kick but Cottrell moves out of range.
Cottrell tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Cottrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cottrell.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cottrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Cottrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor.
Cottrell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Cottrell avoids it.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Cottrell slips the punch.
Cottrell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor works over Cottrell's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cottrell's calf.
Sid Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cottrell moves away.
Cottrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cottrell ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Cottrell defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cottrell is trying to stand.
Cottrell is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Cottrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick by Cottrell misses
and Taylor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Cottrell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sid Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cottrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cottrell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cottrell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Cottrell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cottrell slips a jab from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrell stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Cottrell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Sid Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cottrell misses with a head kick.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Cottrell counters by clinching up.
Cottrell misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor jumps guard but Cottrell stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor letting Cottrell take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottrell tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Cottrell tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Cottrell won't allow it.
Cottrell looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Cottrell connects with a knee to the head.
Cottrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cottrell is breathing heavily.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cottrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cottrell avoids it.
Cottrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cottrell is trying to break free.
Cottrell tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor pulls Cottrell into guard.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a leg kick
and Cottrell counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cottrell throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Cottrell wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Cottrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cottrell defending well though.
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.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cottrell's head.
Cottrell wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cottrell has recovered full guard.
Cottrell wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Taylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cottrell throws a head kick that misses
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Cottrell fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor trying to control but Cottrell is working from the bottom.
Taylor postures up in Cottrell's guard and throws a big left but Cottrell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cottrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cottrell has escaped and now he's on top!
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cottrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cottrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cottrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cottrell manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cottrell dives on top into guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
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.
Cottrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sid Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cottrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cottrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn comes to the cage accompanied by B-Boy by Tech N9ne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Klein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vaughn.
Good shot there by Klein.
Klein tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaughn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klein was covering up waiting for the punch and Vaughn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klein keeping full guard, as Vaughn tries to pass.
Vaughn working some strikes from top position.
Vaughn won't allow Klein to get back to his feet.
Klein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughn controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klein is keeping the position for now.
Vaughn postures up in Klein's guard and throws a big left but Klein blocks it.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klein throws a series of punches but Vaughn moves out of range.
Klein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Vaughn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klein's waist but Klein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaughn off to one side.
Klein throws a hook to the side of Vaughn's head but Vaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klein misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Klein.
Nice sprawl there from Klein as Vaughn shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily.
Klein dodges the punch combination from Vaughn.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
Klein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klein wants it to stay on the feet.
Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klein misses with a double jab.
Klein misses with a two punch combination.
Klein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vaughn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaughn is looking to take a break and control but Klein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klein pushes Vaughn off looking to stand but Vaughn dives back in and keeps control.
Vaughn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klein is trying to stand up here but Vaughn is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klein wants 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.
Klein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaughn.
No joy there for Klein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klein misses with a wild combination.
Vaughn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klein pinned against the cage. Klein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vaughn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klein's guard now.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughn.
Klein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn stops Klein from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Klein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaughn forces Klein back against the cage and clinches.
Klein prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn dives in and grabs Klein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klein pushes down on Vaughn's head and hops out.
Klein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klein looks to land a combination. Vaughn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klein tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Klein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaughn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Vaughn or perhaps it was just good defense by Klein which made him look bad.
Klein throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and Vaughn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaughn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klein tries to break free but Vaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughn goes for a takedown attempt but Klein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klein misses with a two punch combination.
Calvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Klein.
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughn successfully pulls guard.
Klein stops Vaughn from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein preventing the sweep.
Klein wants to stand and escape but instead Vaughn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vaughn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaughn throwing strikes but missing.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but Vaughn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Klein, up you get!
Klein throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vaughn tries to move into range but Klein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klein misses with a combination
and Vaughn counters with a left and a right that stings Klein.
Vaughn dives in and grabs Klein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klein pushes down on Vaughn's head and hops out.
Klein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaughn's hands.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Klein.
Klein misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaughn.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Klein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klein, as that shot connected.
Klein misses with a two punch combination.
Colby Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn darts in and clinches Klein up against the cage.
Vaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaughn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klein keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Klein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaughn counters with a single leg into guard. Klein didn't expect that.
Vaughn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but Klein has wrist control.
Vaughn distracts Klein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vaughn 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vaughn looking to pass the guard.
Vaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klein connects with a nice looking jab.
Klein scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaughn should have avoided that one.
Klein throws a lazy body kick
and Vaughn counters with a body kick.
Calvin Klein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klein tries to clinch but Vaughn moves away
and Vaughn counters with a straight right hand.
Klein doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaughn circles away.
Klein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn moves into the clinch.
Vaughn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown but Klein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klein closes the distance but Vaughn moves to the side
and Vaughn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vaughn postures up in Klein's guard and throws a big left but Klein blocks it.
Vaughn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klein is keeping the position for now.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Klein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaughn stops Klein from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but Vaughn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vaughn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn avoids a kick to the body.
Vaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klein connects with a body shot.
Vaughn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klein to the mat! Klein manages to get full guard.
Vaughn pushes down on Klein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vaughn trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klein pushes Vaughn off looking to stand but Vaughn dives back in and keeps control.
Vaughn throwing shots but Klein is blocking nicely.
Vaughn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klein is not content to let Vaughn control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klein 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Klein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Felin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Rebrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felin comes to the cage accompanied by poisen. Rebrov has chosen Vater Unser as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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233 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Felin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Rebrov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felin.
Nice sprawl there from Rebrov as Felin shoots in.
Felin walks into a stiff left hand from Rebrov.
Rebrov lands a big right hand that sends Felin crashing to the mat! Rebrov stays standing though and waves Felin back to his feet!
Felin is rocked!
Rebrov lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Felin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Felin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebrov lands with a right and another and another! Felin is in big trouble! Rebrov lands again and this time it's lights out for Felin! A quality knockout there for Rebrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Rebrov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stien Riech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riech is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Escape. Stien Riech will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stien Riech!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riech throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Riech misses with a few strikes there.
Riech looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Silva.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riech throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Lyoto Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Riech.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riech looks gassed!
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riechs head.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva cracks Riech with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva cracks Riech with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riech backwards.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva stalks Riech and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riech's face. Riech staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riech doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva cracks Riech with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva thuds a left hand into Riech's body.
Stien Riech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva cracks Riech with a good jab.
Riech is rocked!
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riech is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva throws an overhand right that has Riech reeling! Silva follows up with more punches and Riech is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoto Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Konbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konbi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is underoath-a fault line a fault of mine. Gonzalez has chosen Unholy Confessions as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obi Konbi!
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, Tony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Konbi misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Konbi does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Konbi which made him look bad.
Konbi throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konbi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Konbi throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konbi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konbi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konbi circles away.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konbi tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konbi throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Konbi stalks Gonzalez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonzalez's face. Gonzalez staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tony Gonzalez has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Konbi there.
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!
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Konbi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obi Konbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konbi misses with a wild combination.
Konbi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konbi throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Obi Konbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konbi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konbi looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Obi Konbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Konbi sprawls well.
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.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Konbi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konbi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Konbi.
A punch combination from Konbi misses.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Konbi.
Konbi 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.
Obi Konbi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gonzalez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Konbi.
Konbi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Konbi throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konbi.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konbi defends it nicely.
Konbi misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konbi misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konbi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Konbi misses with a few strikes there.
Konbi lands a slapping body shot.
Konbi misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konbi throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konbi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konbi throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Obi Konbi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Konbi misses.
Konbi scores with a hook.
Konbi scores with a nice head shot.
Konbi scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Konbi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Konbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Konbi had a free shot at his head there.
Konbi looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Konbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Konbi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konbi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Konbi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konbi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Konbi does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Konbi.
Konbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Konbi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Konbi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gonzalez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzalez walks into a straight right hand from Konbi.
Konbi misses with a double jab.
Konbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Konbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Konbi.
Konbi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Konbi misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Konbi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Obi Konbi is winning the standup battle so far.
Konbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Konbi finds it's target.
Konbi tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Konbi does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Konbi throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Konbi misses the jab.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Konbi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
A combination from Konbi does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Konbi misses.
Konbi looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konbi.
Konbi lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Konbi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Konbi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Konbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konbi misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konbi.
Konbi misses with the combination.
Tony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi Konbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Konbi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konbi, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Konbi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that D Maia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D Maia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Maia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Maia jumps back.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia advances to mount.
Maia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maia has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maia working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maia!
Maia is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Maia has given up his back.
Maia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maia?
Gracie tries to control but Maia wriggling away.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Maia is rocked!
Maia can't escape the position.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Maia is out cold - huge knockout for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Gracie!
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