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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Findler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kurt Findler enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Findler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralaiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Findler.
Kurt Findler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralaiev misses with a head kick.
Kralaiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kralaiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Findler.
Findler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kralaiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Kralaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Findler.
Findler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kralaiev as he avoids it easily.
Findler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Findler fails with the takedown.
Findler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kralaiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kralaiev wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kralaiev.
Findler shoots in but no luck this time.
Findler fails with a takedown attempt.
Findler looks gassed!
Findler closes the distance and clinches up with Kralaiev, looking for a takedown. Findler pushes Kralaiev against the cage but Kralaiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralaiev lands with a kick to the temple. Findler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kralaiev throws a leg kick which misses Findler's front leg but catches the back leg as Findler tries to avoid it.
Kralaiev has managed to clinch.
Kralaiev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Findler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kralaiev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Findler keeping moving, preventing Kralaiev from controlling successfully.
Kralaiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralaiev stands up from Findler's guard - Kralaiev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Findler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kralaiev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kralaiev circles away.
Kralaiev scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kralaiev closes the distance and clinches.
Kralaiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kralaiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kralaiev connects with a high kick.
Findler takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Findler with that takedown attempt.
Ivan Kralaiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kralaiev throws a head kick that half lands.
Kralaiev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Findler is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Kralaiev uses the oldest trick in the book to send Findler tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kralaiev is absolutely delighted - when Findler wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Kralaiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hasan husssain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hasan husssain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hasan husssain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from husssain is defended easily by Mokkelime.
husssain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
husssain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mokkelime to score an easy takedown into full guard.
husssain wants to sweep but no luck.
Mokkelime stands up over husssain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokkelime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mokkelime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
husssain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mokkelime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mokkelime scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mokkelime throwing strikes from guard but husssain blocks nicely.
husssain is breathing heavily.
Mokkelime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
husssain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
husssain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Mokkelime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mokkelime is in close to husssain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
husssain keeping moving, preventing Mokkelime from controlling successfully.
Mokkelime landing some decent shots from guard.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mokkelime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mokkelime stands up over husssain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime distracts husssain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mokkelime wants to control from the top but husssain keeps moving.
Mokkelime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mokkelime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
husssain keeping moving, preventing Mokkelime from controlling successfully.
Mokkelime content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mokkelime scoring with some ground and pound.
Mokkelime trying to control the position from guard on top but husssain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
husssain has momentary wrist control but Mokkelime slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime landing some decent shots from guard.
Mokkelime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mokkelime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mokkelime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mokkelime cracks husssain with a solid left hand.
Mokkelime lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokkelime working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokkelime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of husssain's head.
Mokkelime passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mokkelime dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mokkelime drives through and clinches with husssain against the cage.
husssain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
husssain gets underhooks to prevent Mokkelime's takedown attempt.
Mokkelime gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mokkelime winds up and cracks husssain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mokkelime stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
hasan husssain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mokkelime rushes husssain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mokkelime turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mokkelime is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down husssain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mokkelime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokkelime advances to mount.
husssain taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands a big shot there that rocks husssain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mokkelime is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. husssain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mokkelime is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. husssain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns husssain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mokkelime.
Mokkelime working husssain over with strikes here.
Mokkelime wants to finish this one by submission but husssain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokkelime wants to control the pace but husssain is squirming around nicely.
Mokkelime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can husssain hang on?
Mokkelime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can husssain hang on?
Mokkelime looking to control and managing it successfully.
husssain is squirming around, avoiding Mokkelime's attempts to control the action.
husssain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mokkelime connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mokkelime cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mokkelime is going olschool here, as he tries to force husssain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so husssain shrugs it off.
Mokkelime lands a heavy elbow.
Mokkelime raining down shots from the mount!
Jokke Mokkelime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mokkelime trying to control but husssain is having none of it.
Mokkelime lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokkelime working husssain over with strikes here.
Mokkelime with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokkelime lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mokkelime cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mokkelime controlling from the full mount.
Mokkelime breaks from husssain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mokkelime looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mokkelime 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! 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.
Mokkelime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mokkelime lands in his opponent's guard.
husssain has momentary wrist control but Mokkelime slips an elbow through the middle.
husssain has momentary wrist control but Mokkelime slips an elbow through the middle.
Mokkelime working some strikes from top position.
Mokkelime lands a couple of digs.
Mokkelime stands and throws husssain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mokkelime taking a breather here.
Mokkelime lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear husssain down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands an elbow.
Mokkelime trying to control the position but husssain is working away.
Mokkelime creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mokkelime working the ground and pound.
Mokkelime working the ground and pound.
Mokkelime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mokkelime lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mokkelime is looking to take a break and control but husssain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
husssain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mokkelime working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime controls the position.
Mokkelime advances nicely into full mount.
Mokkelime lands a heavy elbow.
Mokkelime lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mokkelime has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of husssain's face.
Mokkelime pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mokkelime cracks husssain with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jokke Mokkelime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Polo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryu Hyabusa's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyabusa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hyabusa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Polo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hyabusa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hyabusa slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hyabusa 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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries to kick Hyabusa off but Hyabusa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Hyabusa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyabusa works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hyabusa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hyabusa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polo fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Polo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a series of strikes. Polo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyabusa scores with a jab. Polo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hyabusa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa passes to full mount!
Hyabusa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Polo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hyabusa has taken his back!
Hyabusa has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hyabusa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Polo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hyabusa lands a jab-cross combination.
Polo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Polo's guard.
Hyabusa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hyabusa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Polo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ryu Hyabusa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyabusa connects with a jab.
Hyabusa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polo avoids the head kick by Hyabusa.
Ryu Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hyabusa showed some decent athleticism there.
Hyabusa not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo wants to get back to his feet.
Hyabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hyabusa works his way into full mount!
Ralph Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Hyabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyabusa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hyabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyabusa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hyabusa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Headhunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Urquidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Urquidez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Headhunter!
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, Devin Urquidez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headhunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urquidez is trying to defend but Headhunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Headhunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Headhunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Headhunter is working for a kimura but Urquidez is defending it quite comfortably.
Urquidez wants to control but Headhunter is keeping busy.
Headhunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Urquidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headhunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Headhunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Urquidez trying to hold on to Headhunter's head to control him but Headhunter postures up.
Headhunter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urquidez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headhunter prevents Urquidez from standing back up.
Urquidez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Headhunter has latched onto it... Big trouble! Headhunter pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Urquidez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Headhunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Headhunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dis Saster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dis Saster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bourne is trying to defend but Saster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saster is trying to control. Bourne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bourne is trying to stand.
Saster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bourne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saster passes to full mount!
Saster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bourne turns into him and now he's in Saster's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saster controls Bourne momentarily but Bourne frees himself.
Bourne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saster has escaped and now he's on top!
Saster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Saster advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bourne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dis Saster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Blackz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon The Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon The Blanket is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Blackz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon The Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blanket tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Blanket somewhat.
Blackz lands a left and a right that send The Blanket crashing to the mat, dazed. Blackz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jon The Blanket has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Blanket fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Blanket tries to get into range but Blackz steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops The Blanket! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Blackz scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Blackz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mrs gusberti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Williams!
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, mrs gusberti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has closed the distance and engaged gusberti in a clinch.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. gusberti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
gusberti fails with the takedown.
gusberti shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
gusberti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gusberti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
gusberti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gusberti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
gusberti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
gusberti looks gassed!
Williams is trying to control the position but gusberti postures up.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because gusberti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams pushes a forearm under gusberti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, gusberti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy MacKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy MacKay!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but MacKay sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacKay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - MacKay circles away.
MacKay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacKay.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with MacKay, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes MacKay against the cage but MacKay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacKay misses with a body shot.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacKay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacKay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacKay throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
MacKay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacKay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacKay as he avoids it easily.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacKay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKay misses with the combination.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from MacKay.
MacKay misses with a low kick as Sanders jumps back.
MacKay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacKay lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from MacKay misses.
MacKay scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacKay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacKay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacKay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacKay's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and MacKay duly obliges.
Sanders is rocked!
MacKay lands a left and a right that send Sanders crashing to the mat, dazed. MacKay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacKay lands a body shot.
MacKay throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sanders colapses and takes a barrage of punches from MacKay as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sanders is left battered and dazed whilst MacKay and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy MacKay!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Lose Yoursellf as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beucher feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Beucher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beucher throwing strikes but missing.
Beucher looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beucher throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beucher throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Beucher from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beucher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beucher.
Beucher misses with a body shot.
Beucher tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Beucher moves out of range.
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.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beucher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Beucher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beucher dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beucher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beucher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beucher circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beucher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beucher.
Beucher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beucher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beucher throws a big right hand that misses.
Beucher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beucher scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beucher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beucher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Beucher thows a big elbow that misses.
Beucher postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Beucher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beucher landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beucher looking to pass the guard.
Beucher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beucher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Beucher moved out of range.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Beucher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
Beucher unloading with bombs!
Hernandez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Beucher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beucher trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Beucher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beucher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hernandez's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beucher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hernandez because Beucher loaded up on that one.
Beucher looking to finish with strikes here!
Beucher looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez taking shots to the head.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beucher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hernandez because Beucher loaded up on that one.
Beucher looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Beucher's attempts to control the action.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Beucher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beucher landing punches.
Beucher unloading with bombs!
Beucher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beucher punching from mount but Hernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beucher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beucher looking to finish with strikes here!
Beucher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beucher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Beucher pushes him away.
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.
Beucher throws some wild stikes that Hernandez manages to avoid easily.
Beucher looking to finish Hernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hernandez!
Beucher looking to ground and pound but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beucher.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Beucher's attempts to control the action.
Beucher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Beucher with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beucher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Beucher avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beucher counters with a right hand to the body.
Beucher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beucher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beucher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beucher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beucher thows a big elbow that misses.
Beucher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beucher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Beucher from controlling successfully.
Beucher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beucher postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Beucher counters with a two punch combo.
Beucher misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beucher has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Beucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beucher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Beucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Beucher with a series of wild strikes but Beucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beucher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
Bobby Beucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beucher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hernandez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beucher.
Beucher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Beucher's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beucher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beucher 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.
Hernandez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beucher.
Beucher landing strikes from the mount.
Beucher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beucher throws some wild stikes that Hernandez manages to avoid easily.
Hernandez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beucher.
Poor strikes thrown by Beucher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miguel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beucher looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beucher unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
Beucher lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beucher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beucher thowing shots but they're missing.
Hernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beucher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Beucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beucher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Beucher!
Bobby Beucher is the new middleweight champion!
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