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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kix Rus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Becks (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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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Kix Rus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Becks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rus misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rus.
Becks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Becks wants to pass the guard but Rus is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becks is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Becks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rus working a defensive guard here.
Becks advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks is working for a submission of some sort.
Rus is looking to control Becks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rus avoid being mounted?
Rus has a hand on Becks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Becks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Becks prevents Rus from getting the reversal.
Becks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Becks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rus is looking to escape.
Becks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rus is squirming around, avoiding Becks's attempts to control the action.
Rus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Becks looking to secure an arm triangle but Rus defends it well.
Rus is just holding on here. Becks manages to take his back.
Rus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becks on the ground.
Becks doesn't have the hooks in and Rus manages to turn into his guard.
Rus trying to control the position from guard on top but Becks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Becks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rus throws a push kick but Becks slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Becks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rus lands a nice looking body kick.
Rus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Becks's head.
Becks blocks a low kick nicely.
Kix Rus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Rus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rus gets caught flat footed, as Becks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Becks manages to pass to side control.
Rus is looking for a sweep. Becks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Becks is trying to control. Rus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rus trying to control but Becks postures up.
Becks seems to be working for a kimura but Rus defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rus is looking to improve his position.
Rus is trying to control but Becks manages to pass to mount!
Becks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rus?
Rus is looking to get to half guard.
Becks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rus is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rus tries to control the position but Becks now has his back.
Becks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rus is defending well though. Becks let's go of the attempt for now.
Rus wants to control his opponent's hands but Becks gets his hands free.
Becks looking for the choke from the back.
Rus breaks Becks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Becks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Becks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rus defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Rus misses.
Rus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Becks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Becks lands in his opponent's guard.
Becks looking to pass the guard.
Becks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Becks has managed to get both his arms back between Rus's legs - danger averted.
Rus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rus is trying to control the position but Becks postures up.
Becks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Becks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Becks checks a leg kick.
Rus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rus. No joy for Becks on that attempt.
Becks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rus tries to close the distance and clinch but Becks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rus. That's going to slow Becks down.
Rus throws and low kick but Becks moves out of range easily.
Becks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rus pinned against the cage. Rus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kix Rus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Becks.
Becks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rus 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 Becks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Becks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks shoots in for a takedown but Rus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rus wants to clinch up but Becks keeps it at a distance.
Kix Rus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Becks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Becks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rus misses with a low kick.
Rus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rus looks to land a combination but Becks avoids it well.
Becks fails with a takedown attempt.
Rus has managed to clinch.
Rus trying to land knees to the body.
Rus lands a good knee to the midsection. Becks won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kix Rus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Becks shoots for a double leg takedown but Rus sprawls well. He's pushed Becks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rus misses with a low kick.
Rus tries to close the distance and clinch but Becks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Becks's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Rus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Becks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rus tries to clinch but Becks moves out of range.
Rus tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Rus as Becks shoots in.
Becks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rus but Rus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kix Rus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Becks.
Rus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Becks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Becks checks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rus tries a knee to the head but Becks blocks it.
Becks wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Becks jumps guard.
Becks keeping moving, preventing Rus from controlling successfully.
Becks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Becks looking for a sweep. Not yet Becks, not yet.
Rus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Becks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Rus.
Rus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Becks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Becks's sensitive parts.
Rus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Becks checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kix Rus had his way with BJ Becks in 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. This is the final round!
Rus misses with a wild combination.
Rus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Becks. That did some damage!
Rus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Becks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rus's waist but Rus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Becks off to one side.
Becks shoots in and bounces Rus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Becks postures up.
BJ Becks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Becks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Becks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rus struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rus tries to buck Becks off but Becks is having none of it.
Rus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Becks is thwarting Rus's attempts to control the position.
Becks is looking to advance position but Rus won't allow it.
Rus wants to improve his position but Becks is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becks.
Becks throws a body punch but Rus moves out of range.
Rus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rus connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Becks shoots in but no luck this time.
Rus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Becks is out of range.
Rus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rus motions for Becks to come forward. Rus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Becks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rus defends it nicely.
Kix Rus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Becks.
Good leg kick by Rus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Becks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rus.
Becks shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rus.
A good leg kick by Rus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rus.
Rus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Becks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kix Rus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kix Rus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Legace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Poe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Legace had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fernando Poe Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Legace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Poe Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legace connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poe Jr, right into the meat.
Legace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poe Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Legace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legace misses with a double jab.
Legace throws a right hand that Poe Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Poe Jr also avoids with ease.
Legace takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poe Jr tries to land a front kick but Legace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poe Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poe Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legace is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle, before Poe Jr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Legace's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Poe Jr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fernando Poe Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbins has chosen Simple Man-Lynard Skynard as his entrance music. Jordan Smith had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jordan Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Robbins moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Jordan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith feints and as Robbins raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robbins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith passes Robbins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Robbins is working away.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Robbins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robbins pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is trying to control. Robbins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith avoids the attempt from Robbins to control.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robbins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Robbins is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robbins, who protects the arm well.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robbins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robbins, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbins shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Robbins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Robbins counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robbins stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to sweep here but Robbins controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith looking to control.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robbins wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robbins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robbins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbins gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Robbins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robbins manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Robbins's guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Robbins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robbins is holding on for now.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith is going olschool here, as he tries to force Robbins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robbins shrugs it off.
Smith tries to control but Robbins wriggling away.
Robbins is working to get back to half guard.
Smith takes Robbins's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robbins is in trouble.
Robbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control.
Jordan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith tightening his grip on Robbins, looking for the choke.
Smith working for a choke but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Robbins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Robbins holding both Smith 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Smith clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Smith is pushing down on Robbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robbins pushes Smith off, looking to escape but Smith dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Robbins is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Clayman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Clayman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayman shoots in for a double leg but Ventura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clayman misses with a takedown attempt - Ventura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clayman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ventura tries to sprawl out of it but Clayman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ventura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Clayman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura digs a good hook to Clayman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Clayman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ventura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ventura thows a huge punch but Clayman dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ventura working over Clayman with some ground and pound. Clayman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clayman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ventura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clayman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ventura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayman is keeping the position for now.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clayman looking to control but Ventura passes into half guard.
Clayman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ventura.
Ventura 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura throws a strike but Clayman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clayman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clayman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ventura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ventura.
Clayman working for a triangle but Ventura defends it easily.
Ventura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayman wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura landing with the ground and pound.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura pushes down on Clayman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ventura lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ventura lands with a right hand.
Clayman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ventura lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Clayman 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.
Clayman is looking to advance position but Ventura won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayman is just content to waste time from the top position. Ventura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ventura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clayman throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ventura scoring with strikes but Clayman is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Ventura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ventura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Ventura catches Clayman right on the button with a cross.
Clayman tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
so Ventura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ventura has passed into side control.
Ventura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clayman to see if he's OK.
Ventura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ventura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clayman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Clayman is looking for a sweep.
Ventura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clayman to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Ventura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ventura working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
Ventura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clayman is avoiding damage well.
Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clayman tries to buck Ventura off but Ventura is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura had his way with Mike Clayman in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ventura scores with a hook.
Ventura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clayman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ventura!
Ace Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ventura is now in Clayman's guard. A big mistake from Clayman there, giving up the dominant position!
Clayman keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clayman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Clayman keeps moving.
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.
Ventura working some strikes from top position.
Ventura stands and throws Clayman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clayman wants to control but Ventura postures up.
Clayman is trying to get back to half guard.
Mike Clayman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clayman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clayman being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Clayman.
Well Ventura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jatsin Hatsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jatsin Hatsin!
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, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brighton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatsin avoids the head kick by Brighton.
Hatsin looks to land a combination but Brighton avoids it well.
Brighton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brighton misses with a body shot.
Brighton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hatsin to counter with a crisp jab.
Brighton misses with a double jab
and Hatsin counters with a three punch combo that has Brighton backing up. Brighton nods at Hatsin to acknowledge the strikes.
Brighton throws an overhand right that lands on Hatsin's shoulder, as Hatsin tries to avoid the shot.
Hatsin fails to land with a series of punches.
Brighton lands a left and a right that send Hatsin crashing to the mat, dazed. Brighton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jatsin Hatsin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brighton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatsin staying out of range there.
Brighton misses with a head kick.
Brighton misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton misses with a combination
and Hatsin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatsin throws a nice looking combination but Brighton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brighton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brighton looks for the body kick but Hatsin saw that one coming.
A big right from Brighton misses.
A lazy left from Hatsin finds it's target.
Hatsin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatsin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brighton tries to move into range but Hatsin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nick Brighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brighton throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hatsin counter with a right hand.
Brighton throws a combination that misses
and Hatsin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brighton's guard now.
Hatsin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatsin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brighton is trying to control the position but Hatsin postures up.
Hatsin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatsin passes Brighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatsin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brighton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jatsin Hatsin's cut.
That's time! Hatsin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brighton throws a head kick but Hatsin moves out of range.
Brighton wants to land a leg kick but Hatsin is out of range.
Brighton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatsin dodges the punch combination from Brighton.
Hatsin throws a series of punches but Brighton moves out of range.
Nick Brighton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatsin misses with a two punch combination.
Brighton throws out a loose jab but Hatsin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatsin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Brighton.
Hatsin avoids the head kick by Brighton.
Brighton lands a nice hook to Hatsin's body. Hatsin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brighton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brighton misses with a double jab
and Brighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hatsin swinging wilding here.
Hatsin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brighton - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brighton lands a big head kick that sends Hatsin tumbling to the mat! Brighton takes a step backwards and waves Hatsin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hatsin is rocked!
Brighton connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hatsin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Brighton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rambo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Basic Thugonomics. John Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
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, Terry Morris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rambo scores with a decent looking hook.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rambo but Rambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rambo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morris regains guard immediately.
Morris has control of Rambo's left arm, preventing Rambo from doing any damage.
Rambo is pushing down on Morris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morris is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morris trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo works his way into side control.
Rambo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rambo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rambo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rambo looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Morris tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
An elbow from Rambo crashes against the mat.
Rambo throws an elbow but Morris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Morris's head but Morris avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris defending against the ground and pound.
Rambo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morris down.
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Rambo.
Morris taking a bit of punishment here - Rambo scoring with strikes.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Morris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morris is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Morris parries the strikes from Rambo easily there. Rambo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morris to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Morris 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.
John Rambo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rambo clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Rambo.
Rambo lands a nice uppercut.
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Rambo connects with a looping right hand.
Rambo rushes Morris and presses him up against the ropes.
Rambo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rambo manages to end up in side control.
Rambo working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rambo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morris is rocked!
Morris is breathing heavily.
Rambo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morris is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rambo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Kraft has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Thomas Kraft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraft tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kraft manages to get to full guard.
Couture won't allow Kraft to get back to his feet.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Kraft manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraft has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture can't escape the position.
Kraft wants to stand but Couture is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Couture working to try and regain half guard.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraft controlling from mount.
Couture wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kraft.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraft has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Kraft throws some wild stikes that Couture manages to avoid easily.
Kraft looking to control and managing it successfully.
Couture is squirming around, avoiding Kraft's attempts to control the action.
Kraft takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraft wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraft looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kraft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Kraft fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture wanted to stand there but Kraft had control of the position.
Kraft tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraft has his feet on Couture's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kraft tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraft manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couture manages to get himself to full guard.
Kraft 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraft wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kraft passes into side control.
Kraft trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Couture gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Kraft just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kraft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Kraft tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Couture shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Couture was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kraft is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Randy Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture avoids the attempt from Kraft to control.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Kraft tries to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Couture scoring with strikes but Kraft is staying in there.
Kraft bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraft missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kraft throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kraft scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas Kraft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraft tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control.
Kraft manages to get back to half guard.
Couture is pressing down on Kraft's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraft is holding on for now.
Couture trying to control from half guard but Kraft is working away.
Kraft is looking to escape.
Couture wants to take a breather but Kraft is having none of it.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraft manages to get to full guard.
Kraft 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.
Kraft throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
Kraft not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture trying to control from the bottom.
Kraft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture is staying active underneath Kraft, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kraft is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kraft looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kraft wants to clinch
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushing down on Kraft's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraft is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture is working Kraft over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Kraft.
Couture lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture won't allow Kraft to get back to his feet.
Kraft tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraft has control of Couture's left arm, preventing Couture from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kraft wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kraft won't be happy with that.
Kraft is not content to let Couture control the position.
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture stands up.
Kraft tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Couture counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kraft's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraft is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraft wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
Kraft wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Couture manages to pass to side control.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Kraft's head.
Kraft trying to control here.
Couture escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kraft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraft tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Kraft slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft tries to clinch up.
Kraft dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Kraft's head and hops out.
Kraft tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kraft won't be happy with that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kraft manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kraft moves into full guard.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Couture moves forwards but Kraft connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas Kraft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraft tries to clinch
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
Kraft is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Kraft blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Couture stacks Kraft on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Couture!
Kraft looks to move to half guard but instead Couture has passed into mount! Damn!
Kraft wants to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraft is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
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.
Couture is landing with some decent strikes but Kraft is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Couture with a couple of short strikes.
Kraft working to try and regain half guard.
Couture blocks Kraft's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kraft wants to control but Couture is having none of it.
The referee warns Kraft that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture trying to control but Kraft is having none of it.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraft is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Disturbed as his entrance music. Gary Simpson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titou Ortizzz's chin.
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219 lbs
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207 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Titou Ortizzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortizzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortizzz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simpson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortizzz lands with some strikes.
Ortizzz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ortizzz.
Ortizzz breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortizzz raining down shots from the mount!
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortizzz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortizzz looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortizzz looking to finish Simpson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simpson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizzz breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ortizzz is working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson frees his head quite easily.
Simpson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Simpson looks gassed!
Ortizzz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ortizzz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Ortizzz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Simpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortizzz is controlling him well.
Ortizzz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortizzz lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but Ortizzz postures up.
Simpson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ortizzz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortizzz working the body and head with strikes.
Ortizzz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ortizzz working away.
Simpson is not content to let Ortizzz control the position.
Ortizzz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson wants to control but Ortizzz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titou Ortizzz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Simpson misses with a takedown
and Ortizzz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortizzz.
Simpson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ortizzz wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Ortizzz pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortizzz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortizzz is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortizzz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortizzz works his way into side control.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Ortizzz landing strikes.
Ortizzz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson taking a bit of punishment here - Ortizzz scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortizzz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Ortizzz grinds an elbow into Simpson's temple.
Ortizzz lands a nice forearm strike.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortizzz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simpson wants to control but Ortizzz postures up.
Titou Ortizzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortizzz working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simpson stops Ortizzz from passing to mount.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortizzz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortizzz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Ortizzz scores with punches from side control.
Ortizzz cracks Simpson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortizzz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Ortizzz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortizzz landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titou Ortizzz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Ortizzz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortizzz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortizzz chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson is looking for a triangle here but Ortizzz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortizzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simpson sneaks back into half guard.
Simpson punching from the bottom.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Ortizzz has control of the leg.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortizzz is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortizzz to get the leverage.
Ortizzz trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Ortizzz manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Ortizzz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ortizzz trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Ortizzz cracks Simpson with a big right hand but Simpson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ortizzz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortizzz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortizzz cracks Simpson with a big right hand but Simpson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortizzz looks up at the clock and then as Simpson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortizzz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortizzz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortizzz's best efforts.
Ortizzz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortizzz drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Ortizzz trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson pushes Ortizzz off looking to stand but Ortizzz dives back in and keeps control.
Ortizzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson wants to control but Ortizzz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortizzz is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Ortizzz stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titou Ortizzz clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortizzz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortizzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortizzz distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortizzz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortizzz lands a couple of elbows.
Ortizzz stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortizzz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortizzz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortizzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ortizzz postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Simpson wants to stand but Ortizzz is controlling the position.
Ortizzz lands a couple of digs.
Ortizzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Ortizzz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortizzz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortizzz trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Ortizzz is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ortizzz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simpson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ortizzz's back instead.
Simpson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Simpson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ortizzz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simpson's guard. Nice work there by Ortizzz.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Ortizzz postures up.
Ortizzz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Ortizzz trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson has his foot on Ortizzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortizzz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortizzz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortizzz stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortizzz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortizzz distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortizzz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortizzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortizzz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortizzz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Ortizzz wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Simpson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ortizzz is tapping! Great win for Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchers Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Al Kaholic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Al Kaholic !
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, Punchers Chance!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance throws a series of punches but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Chance comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chance fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Kaholic walks into a stiff left hand from Chance.
It looks like Al Al Kaholic has been cut.
Al Kaholic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Kaholic .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chance drops Al Kaholic with a beautiful combination! Al Kaholic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chance is looking for the KO!
Chance cracks Al Kaholic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Al Kaholic falls backwards against the ropes. Chance follows up with more strikes that drop Al Kaholic to his knees. Chance keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Al Kaholic ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchers Chance!
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