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Carnage 15: Loaded PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinten Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan gets a takedown into half guard.
Duncan wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Duncan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Duncan is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Duncan moves nicely into side control.
Duncan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Duncan working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to buck Duncan off but Duncan is having none of it.
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.
Duncan looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Duncan is controlling the pace.
Johnson is not content to let Duncan control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duncan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duncan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duncan is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Quinten Duncan has been cut.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Duncan avoids it well.
Duncan shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Duncan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Duncan misses with an uppercut.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Duncan looking for a takedown.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Duncan backpedaling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duncan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinten Duncan's cut.
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.
Duncan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duncan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Duncan avoids them all with ease.
Duncan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Duncan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duncan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Duncan is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Duncan lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Duncan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Duncan tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
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.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Duncan's attempts to control the action.
Duncan lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Duncan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Duncan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duncan working Johnson over with strikes here.
Duncan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Duncan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duncan misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Duncan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinten Duncan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duncan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Duncan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Cody Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duncan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Duncan forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Duncan 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.
Duncan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duncan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duncan controlling the position.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Duncan advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan get's back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duncan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duncan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duncan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duncan controls the pace.
Duncan passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Duncan works his way into full mount!
Duncan landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duncan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duncan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duncan landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Duncan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Duncan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lee kiesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that lee kiesel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
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, lee kiesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes kiesel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped kiesel in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from kiesel.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but kiesel pushes him off.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but kiesel avoids it well.
kiesel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but kiesel keeps it at a distance.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kiesel closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
kiesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
kiesel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. kiesel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with kiesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
kiesel decides to pull guard.
kiesel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
kiesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
kiesel is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and kiesel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes kiesel off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but kiesel moves away
and kiesel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
kiesel looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. kiesel is working away from the top position though.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
kiesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
kiesel won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! kiesel escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
kiesel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
kiesel gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
kiesel wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead kiesel has taken his back!
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for kiesel to control.
kiesel has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kiesel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kiesel struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lee kiesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson tries to clinch but kiesel moves away
so kiesel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson managing to control the position.
kiesel pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of kiesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take kiesel's back!
Johnson not allowing kiesel to control his hands.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
kiesel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but kiesel is defending it well.
kiesel trying to control but not successfully.
kiesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but kiesel is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
lee kiesel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to take kiesel's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… kiesel turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kiesel trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
kiesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, kiesel has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… kiesel turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kiesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
kiesel preventing the sweep.
Johnson is trying to hold kiesel in close to prevent damage but kiesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but kiesel is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lee kiesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - kiesel circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but kiesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
kiesel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck kiesel on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a jab to kiesel's midsection.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from kiesel.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
kiesel takes an elbow to the forehead.
kiesel takes a knee to the side of the body.
kiesel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through kiesel's defenses.
Johnson lands an elbow just above kiesel 's eye.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
kiesel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
kiesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending kiesel crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Josh Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan misses with the combination.
Duncan closes the distance and clinches.
Duncan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michaels.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duncan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duncan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Duncan throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duncan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Michaels.
Duncan trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Duncan wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
Duncan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels misses with the ground and pound.
Duncan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Duncan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Duncan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Michaels.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duncan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan struggling a bit here.
Michaels is staying tight to Duncan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Michaels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michaels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duncan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four 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.
Michaels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Duncan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Michaels thowing shots but they're missing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Duncan has eaten all the pies!
Duncan can't escape the position.
Michaels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michaels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duncan is looking to escape.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duncan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels scores with a takedown into Duncan's guard.
Michaels is stalling in the full guard.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michaels trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Duncan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duncan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Josh Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels lands with a right hand.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Duncan. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Duncan moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Duncan misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan fails to land with a series of punches.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Michaels wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Michaels manages to end up in side control.
Michaels throws a strike aimed at the side of Duncan's head but Duncan avoids it well.
Duncan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michaels off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but not successfully.
Michaels turns into Duncan and is now in his guard.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels gets to his feet. Duncan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duncan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is trying to get an arm triangle but Duncan is defending well.
Michaels has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Duncan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michaels yanks on the arm and Duncan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michaels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and harris stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). harris stephenson 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, harris stephenson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from High as stephenson shoots in.
High throws a combination but it was largely blocked by stephenson.
High misses with a takedown
so stephenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
stephenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but High manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now stephenson has High in his guard.
stephenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but High can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
High knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for stephenson on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High wants to stand but stephenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
stephenson wants to hit a switch here but High passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for stephenson there!
High sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
stephenson gets back to half guard.
stephenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
stephenson looks gassed!
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.
High prevents stephenson from improving his position.
High is looking to advance position but stephenson won't allow it.
stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
High seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stephenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but High pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
High instigates a clinch.
High is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. stephenson can't fight it off and eventually High manages to take the fight to the floor. stephenson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
stephenson keeping full guard, as High tries to pass.
High not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
High is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
stephenson has a closed guard, preventing High from standing up.
stephenson throws his legs up looking for a submission but High uses it to pass to side control.
High remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
harris stephenson 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.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and stephenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
stephenson 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.
High desperately trying to maintain half guard.
stephenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
stephenson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High makes his way to full guard. A much better position for High.
stephenson has gone for a leg lock! High slips out almost immediately though and dives into stephenson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
stephenson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. High defends it easily.
High stands and throws stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High decides to stand back up. High steps back and let's stephenson get back to his feet.
High throws a right and a left that both miss.
High drives through with a takedown into guard.
stephenson has an active guard here but High has managed to pass into half guard.
High prevents stephenson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
stephenson looking for submissions off his back.
harris stephenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
High sitting and controlling from the half guard.
stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
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.
stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
stephenson looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
High fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by High.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason High will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - High looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
High gets in close and instigates a clinch.
stephenson stops a takedown attempt from High.
stephenson tries to pull guard but High holds him up against the cage and eventually stephenson drops back down to his feet.
High wants the takedown. stephenson is fighting it off but High persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in stephenson's guard against the cage.
stephenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. High is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
stephenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and High defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
stephenson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. High stacks stephenson 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 High!
High controlling the position from side mount.
stephenson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked High off and has taken his back!
High just trying to survive but stephenson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
stephenson looking for the choke but no joy.
stephenson is persistently looking for the submission but High is defending it well.
High defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
High stands up and waves to stephenson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stephenson tries to keep at a distance but High has taken the fight into the clinch.
High drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
High working hard to break the clinch.
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.
stephenson tries to pull guard but High won't allow it.
High breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and High counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jason High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of harris stephenson.
High drops down looking for an ankle pick but stephenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
High darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason High showed his dominance in that final round.
I think High 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason High!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buff Bagwell!
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, Alex Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bagwell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierce to the mat! Pierce manages to get full guard.
Pierce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pierce dives on top into guard.
Bagwell keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
Bagwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce stopping the sweep attempt from Bagwell.
Bagwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierce defends it easily.
Bagwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pierce doesn't defend quickly enough and Bagwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Pierce escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bagwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Hook (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 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, Fedor Emelianenko!
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, Red Hook!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Hook cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hook scores with a nice body kick.
Hook lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Hook takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Hook keeps Emelianenko at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hook throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Emelianenko crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Red Hook!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orangu tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Love? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrei Chikatilo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orangu tan!
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, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo misses with a few strikes there.
tan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chikatilo throws a right and a left that tan avoids nicely.
Chikatilo throws a right and a left that tan avoids nicely.
tan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
tan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chikatilo defending well though.
Chikatilo blocking the ground and pound attempt from tan.
Chikatilo tries to kick tan off but tan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
tan misses with a head shot. Chikatilo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chikatilo wants to stand and escape but tan is having none of it.
tan throws a big right hand that misses.
tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
tan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chikatilo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chikatilo wants to stand up but tan is controlling him.
tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
tan stands up over Chikatilo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
tan won't allow Chikatilo to get back to his feet.
tan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chikatilo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
tan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chikatilo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
tan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chikatilo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
tan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chikatilo on the ground.
tan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chikatilo's head.
Chikatilo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as tan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
tan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chikatilo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
tan won't allow Chikatilo to get back to his feet.
Chikatilo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
tan gets a takedown into half guard.
tan prevents Chikatilo from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. tan lands a nice short elbow.
Chikatilo taking some punishment here, with tan in his half guard.
Chikatilo wants to get back to his feet.
tan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
tan is nestled in close to Chikatilo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
tan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chikatilo is trying to stand.
tan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chikatilo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chikatilo looks gassed!
tan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
tan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
tan lands strikes from half guard.
tan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
tan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chikatilo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chikatilo is trying to stand up here but tan is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo taking some punishment here, with tan in his half guard.
tan misses with a head shot. Chikatilo uses the momentum to regain guard.
tan thows a big elbow that misses.
tan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
tan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chikatilo wants to stand up but tan is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
tan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chikatilo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
tan working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orangu tan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
tan scores with a takedown into Chikatilo's guard.
tan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chikatilo wants to get back to his feet but tan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
tan lands a couple of elbows.
Orangu tan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
tan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chikatilo wants to stand up but tan is controlling him.
tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chikatilo wants to get back to his feet but tan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
tan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
tan slips a jab and a cross from Chikatilo.
Orangu tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
tan shoots in for a takedown but Chikatilo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
tan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chikatilo pinned against the cage. Chikatilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
tan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chikatilo is breathing heavily.
tan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chikatilo but Chikatilo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orangu tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
tan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
tan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chikatilo tries to avoid it but tan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chikatilo to the ground. Chikatilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
tan looks for a takedown but Chikatilo sprawls well.
Chikatilo lands a nice leg kick that just misses tan's sensitive parts.
Chikatilo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chikatilo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrei Chikatilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chikatilo lands a head shot.
Chikatilo misses with a series of wild punches.
Orangu tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Chikatilo as tan shoots in.
Chikatilo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows tan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tan won't allow Chikatilo to get back to his feet.
tan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
tan throws a big right hand that misses.
Chikatilo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chikatilo wants to stand but tan is controlling the position.
Chikatilo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
tan works over Chikatilo with some ground and pound from guard.
Chikatilo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from tan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chikatilo lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
tan drops an elbow to the side of Chikatilo's head.
tan working Chikatilo over with strikes.
tan prevents Chikatilo from standing back up.
tan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chikatilo pushes tan off looking to stand but tan dives back in and keeps control.
tan working the head and body with strikes.
Chikatilo is trying to stand back up but tan is controlling him
Chikatilo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Excellent takedown into side control there by tan.
tan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chikatilo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
tan working the ground and pound.
Chikatilo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo taking punishment in the form of punches.
tan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
tan tries to score with some ground and pound. Chikatilo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chikatilo is pushing tan's head away, looking to escape. tan manages to hold on to the position though.
Chikatilo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of tan.
tan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by tan.
Chikatilo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
tan scoring with punches and elbows.
Chikatilo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orangu tan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chikatilo misses with a two punch combination.
tan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
You get the feeling that Chikatilo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
tan cracks Chikatilo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
tan lands a big elbow.
Chikatilo tries to buck tan off but he can't manage it.
tan with good strikes from the mount here!
tan landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by tan.
tan landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan cracks Chikatilo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
tan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chikatilo?
tan with a couple of short strikes.
tan won't let Chikatilo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
tan unloading with bombs!
Chikatilo is in a horrible position here. tan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chikatilo really wants to buck tan off and get back to his feet.
tan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chikatilo hang on?
tan landing strikes from the mount and Chikatilo is in trouble!
Chikatilo taking shots to the head.
tan with a couple of short strikes.
Orangu tan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tan content just to control the position here.
tan won't let Chikatilo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
tan controlling from the full mount.
Chikatilo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
tan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is squirming around, avoiding tan's attempts to control the action.
tan won't let Chikatilo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
tan controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Orangu tan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
tan misses with a takedown attempt - Chikatilo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
tan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chikatilo circles away.
tan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chikatilo is fending him off so far but tan persists. Nope, Chikatilo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orangu tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
tan dodges the punch combination from Chikatilo.
tan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chikatilo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but tan is controlling him well.
tan staying calm.
Andrei Chikatilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chikatilo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orangu tan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for tan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orangu tan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince comes into the arena with The Fresh Prince blaring out of the sound system. Striker has chosen Rising Force as his entrance music. Christian Striker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Striker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Striker pushes him off.
Prince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince tries to clinch up.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prince can pounce on him.
Prince uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Striker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prince's waist but Prince gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Striker off to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Striker wants to take a breather but Prince is having none of it.
Prince looks like he's trying to stand up.
Striker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prince defending well though.
Prince tries to roll over but Striker keeps him under control.
Prince trying to control from the bottom.
Prince wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prince ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Striker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prince avoids it really well and circles away.
Striker scores with a takedown into Prince's guard.
Striker being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince looking to control.
Striker throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Striker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Striker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prince is really struggling to control Striker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker looking to sit in guard and control but Prince gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Striker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Striker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Striker throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince trying to control the position.
Striker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Striker being controlled here momentarily.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Striker is fighting to break Prince's control of his arms but Prince is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Striker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prince was covering up waiting for the punch and Striker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Striker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prince is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Prince tries to clinch up.
Prince tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince moves into range and connects with a jab.
Striker dives in and grabs Prince's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prince pushes down on Striker's head and hops out.
Striker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Striker somewhat.
Prince digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prince lands a jab.
Striker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince controlling the position well.
Striker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prince is looking to control Striker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prince avoid being mounted?
Striker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prince is pressing down on Striker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striker thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Prince is trying to control the position but Striker postures up.
Prince is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Striker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker content to stall in guard here.
Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Striker distracts Prince with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Striker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striker preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker thows a big elbow that misses.
Prince trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker checks a low kick from Prince.
Prince doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Striker.
Prince wants to clinch.
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.
Prince is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Benjamin Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Prince.
Prince tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Striker somewhat.
Benjamin Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
Striker shoots in but no luck this time.
Striker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prince avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prince comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Prince dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Prince instigates a clinch.
Prince wants to break free but Striker has control.
Prince prevents the takedown attempt.
Prince breaks from the clinch.
Striker fails with the takedown.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striker checks a low kick from Prince.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prince looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince slaps away a takedown attempt from Striker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
Striker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prince's half guard.
Prince trying to control here.
Prince is looking for a sweep. Striker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prince controlling the position well.
Prince kicks Striker off and gets back to his feet.
Striker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prince looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Prince prevents Striker from improving position.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Striker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Striker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Striker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Prince is in all sorts of trouble here.
Striker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Striker avoids the attempt from Prince to control.
Prince is bucking up trying to escape but Striker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Striker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christian Striker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prince really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Striker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Striker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Striker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prince?
Striker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prince is trying to stand up.
Striker lands a big shot there that rocks Prince but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Striker lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker avoids the attempt from Prince to control.
Striker working Prince over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Striker looking to finish Prince with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prince!
Prince tries to reverse the position but Striker maintains control.
Striker looking to finish Prince with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prince!
Striker working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Striker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Striker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Why Cant we be Friends-War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tatanka Blackfoot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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19
216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatanka Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blackfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackfoot throws a body punch but Rotch moves out of range.
Blackfoot misses with a hook.
Rotch moves out of range as Blackfoot strikes.
Rotch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotch wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackfoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackfoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rotch is just out of range.
Rotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackfoot drops Rotch with a beautiful combination! Rotch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blackfoot is looking for the KO!
Rotch is rocked!
It looks like Mike Rotch has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackfoot misses with a hook. Rotch ducked under it nicely.
Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rotch.
Blackfoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackfoot looks to land a right hand but Rotch moved out of range.
Blackfoot looks to land a right hand but Rotch moved out of range.
Blackfoot misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot.
Rotch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rotch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blackfoot, up you get!
Rotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackfoot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackfoot throws out a powerful jab.
Rotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackfoot's guard.
Blackfoot has his foot on Rotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackfoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rotch defends it easily.
Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rotch passes into side control.
Blackfoot is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch decides to stand back up. Rotch steps back and let's Blackfoot get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackfoot misses with a two punch combination.
Rotch shoots in but Blackfoot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotch slips a jab from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws a series of punches but Rotch moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rotch.
Blackfoot throws a hook but Rotch avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws a body punch but Rotch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackfoot wants to land a leg kick but Rotch is out of range.
Rotch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot loads up on a big right hand but Rotch slips the punch.
Rotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Blackfoot.
A swing and a miss from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatanka Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rotch.
Blackfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blackfoot looks to land a left hand but Rotch moved out of range nicely.
Rotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackfoot throws out the jab.
Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotch.
Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Rotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackfoot throws a hook but Rotch avoids it easily.
Blackfoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackfoot's guard.
Blackfoot wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotch stands and steps away. Blackfoot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotch.
Blackfoot misses with a shot to the body
and Rotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatanka Blackfoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rotch shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackfoot tries to sprawl out of it but Rotch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackfoot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotch ducks under a wild hook from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot thumps Rotch with a low kick.
Rotch moves away from the strike by Blackfoot.
Blackfoot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws a body punch but Rotch moves out of range.
Blackfoot throws a series of punches but Rotch moves out of range.
Blackfoot throws a jab when Rotch was well out of range.
Blackfoot cracks Rotch with an open hand slap.
Rotch ducks under a wild hook from Blackfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rotch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mike Rotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackfoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotch gets to his feet. Blackfoot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rotch dodges the punch combination from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot wants to clinch
and Rotch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackfoot.
Rotch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackfoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackfoot is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch stands up and beckons Blackfoot to his feet.
Rotch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackfoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch counters with a single leg into guard. Blackfoot didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackfoot scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blackfoot misses with a combination
and Rotch counters with a takedown into side control.
Blackfoot is looking for a sweep.
Blackfoot struggling a bit here.
Blackfoot is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot sneaks back into half guard.
Blackfoot wants to control but Rotch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackfoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rotch wants to get back to his feet.
Blackfoot punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackfoot misses with a straight left.
Blackfoot throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Rotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackfoot.
Rotch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatanka Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rotch.
Blackfoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rotch at a distance.
Blackfoot cracks Rotch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackfoot as he avoids it easily.
Blackfoot throws a combination that misses
and Rotch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rotch slips a jab from Blackfoot.
Tatanka Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot stuffs the takedown.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
Tatanka Blackfoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackfoot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackfoot missing with a left hand there. Rotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotch is defended easily by Blackfoot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackfoot throws a hook to the side of Rotch's head but Rotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotch moves away from the strike by Blackfoot.
Rotch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rotch blocks a leg kick.
Blackfoot misses with a straight right.
Blackfoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blackfoot won't be happy with that.
Rotch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blackfoot to his feet.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotch slips a jab from Blackfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot lands a really nice looking cross but Rotch seems unphased.
Blackfoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackfoot missing with a left hand there. Rotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackfoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackfoot's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackfoot is working an open guard so Rotch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blackfoot misses the shot to the body.
Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Rotch moves away and avoids it.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotch.
A big right from Blackfoot misses.
Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rotch counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot tries to circle away but Rotch has him pinned against the cage.
Rotch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackfoot's efforts to push away.
Blackfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackfoot!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotch get's back to his feet.
Blackfoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rotch counters with a single leg into guard. Blackfoot didn't expect that.
Blackfoot is working an open guard so Rotch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target.
Rotch fails to land the takedown.
Blackfoot misses the jab.
Blackfoot throws a low kick but Rotch avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blackfoot looking for a guillotine here but Rotch defends easily.
Rotch gets to his feet. Blackfoot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rotch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blackfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rotch pulls his head out easily.
Rotch wants to stand but Blackfoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blackfoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rotch counters with a single leg into guard. Blackfoot didn't expect that.
Rotch wants to stand but Blackfoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackfoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rotch has passed into half guard!
Rotch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Blackfoot to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rotch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotch!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson throws a right hand that Bealum ducks under and follows up with a left that Bealum also avoids with ease.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Bealum.
Ericsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ericsson tries to keep at a distance but Bealum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bealum as Ericsson tries to tie him up.
Ericsson goes for a takedown attempt but Bealum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bealum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bealum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bealum wants to clinch up but Ericsson keeps it at a distance.
Ericsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson fails with the takedown.
Bealum looks to land a combination but Ericsson avoids it well.
Bealum throws a lazy right hand but Ericsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bealum.
Bealum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ericsson is trying to control Bealum's posture but Bealum avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum working the ground and pound.
Bealum scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bealum cracks Ericsson with a big right hand but Ericsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bealum cracks Ericsson with a big right hand but Ericsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ericsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bealum wants to control but Ericsson is keeping him busy.
Bealum landing a few strikes.
Ericsson is trying to improve his position.
Bealum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ericsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bealum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bealum landing strikes.
Bealum cracks Ericsson with a big elbow.
Ericsson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bealum scores with punches from side control.
Ericsson regains half guard, as Bealum was trying to land strikes.
Bealum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bealum thows a huge punch but Ericsson dodges it nicely.
Ericsson wants to control but Bealum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ericsson tries to roll over but Bealum keeps him under control.
Bealum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ericsson landing a few short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum working over Ericsson with some ground and pound. Ericsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bealum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ericsson tries to roll over but Bealum keeps him under control.
Ericsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bealum.
Bealum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson wants to stand but Bealum is controlling the position.
Ericsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bealum looking to pass the guard.
Ericsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ericsson looks gassed!
Bealum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ericsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bealum landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bealum is working Ericsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bealum is working Ericsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bealum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bealum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bealum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ericsson keeping moving, preventing Bealum from controlling successfully.
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Ericsson working a defensive guard here.
Bealum stopping the sweep attempt from Ericsson.
Bealum lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ericsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngaio Bealum dominated that round.
That's time! Bealum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericsson misses with an uppercut.
Bealum rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Bealum manages to pull guard.
Ericsson forces his way into half guard.
Bealum is looking to improve his position.
Ericsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bealum defending well though.
Bealum wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Ericsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bealum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bealum tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bealum walks into a left hand.
Bealum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bealum stands up over Ericsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ericsson has control of Bealum's left arm, preventing Bealum from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson is trying to control the position but Bealum postures up.
Ericsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bealum works over Ericsson with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ericsson is on top in guard.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Ericsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson passes Bealum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ericsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bealum gets back to full guard.
Bealum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ericsson is in a horrible position here. Bealum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bealum avoids the attempt from Ericsson to control.
Bealum with shots to the head and body - Ericsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bealum wants to control the pace but Ericsson is squirming around nicely.
Bealum lands a nice shot to the head.
Bealum landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bealum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson tries to hold on but Bealum postures up.
Bealum breaks from Ericsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bealum lands with some strikes.
Bealum scoring with strikes but Ericsson is staying in there.
Bealum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bealum breaks from Ericsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bealum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ericsson's face.
Ericsson is rocked!
Ericsson working to try and regain half guard.
Bealum cracks Ericsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ericsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bealum cracks Ericsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ericsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bealum with good strikes from the mount here!
Ericsson is still in real trouble! Can Bealum finish him?
Bealum with a couple of short strikes.
Ericsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ericsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ericsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bealum lands a big shot there that rocks Ericsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bealum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ericsson is bucking up trying to escape but Bealum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bealum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bealum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bealum raining down shots from the mount!
Ericsson is in a horrible position here. Bealum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bealum landing punches.
Bealum with shots to the head and body - Ericsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ericsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngaio Bealum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bealum shoots in looking for a takedown. Ericsson tries to sprawl out of it but Bealum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ericsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ericsson throws a series of punches but Bealum avoids them all with ease.
Ericsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ericsson blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ericsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bealum defending well as Ericsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bealum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bealum clinches.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Bealum pulls guard.
Ericsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bealum dives on top into guard.
Bealum stands up over Ericsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bealum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bealum is working Ericsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bealum is one step ahead there.
Ericsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bealum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bealum is looking to work some ground and pound but Ericsson has wrist control.
Ericsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bealum defends well.
Bealum works over Ericsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bealum throwing strikes from guard but Ericsson blocks nicely.
Bealum lands a couple of digs.
Bealum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ericsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bealum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ericsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bealum's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum pushes Ericsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bealum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ericsson circles away.
Bealum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bealum throws a big shot that misses.
Ericsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bealum jabs Ericsson right on the nose. Ericsson blinks but takes it well.
Bealum throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a really nice looking cross but Bealum seems unphased.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bealum tries to clinch
letting Ericsson counter with a right hand.
Bealum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Bealum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ericsson moves out of range as Bealum strikes.
Ericsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bealum scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum gets the takedown into side control.
Bealum working the head with strikes.
Ericsson is looking for a sweep.
Bealum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ericsson to his feet.
Ericsson shoots in and drives through. Bealum sprawls well.
Ngaio Bealum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Ericsson.
Bealum shoots and misses
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bealum can't do much from the bottom here.
Ericsson lands an elbow.
Ericsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bealum is looking to reverse the position.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bealum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bealum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ericsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bealum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bealum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bealum lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bealum throws a big shot that misses.
Ericsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ericsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ericsson lands with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ericsson.
Bealum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ngaio Bealum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bealum misses with an uppercut.
Ericsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ericsson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Bealum misses.
Bealum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
BJ Ericsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ericsson closes the distance and clinches up with Bealum, looking for a takedown. Ericsson pushes Bealum against the cage but Bealum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bealum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ericsson has time to react.
Ericsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bealum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bealum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Ericsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bealum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bealum throws a sloppy body shot
and Ericsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bealum!
Ericsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bealum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bealum wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ericsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson scores with punches from side control.
Ericsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngaio Bealum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bealum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bealum slips a nice elbow through Ericsson's hands, connecting with Ericsson's forehead.
Bealum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ericsson wants to get back to full guard.
Bealum working Ericsson over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ericsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ericsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bealum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bealum postures up and lands a big shot to Ericsson's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bealum is one step ahead there.
Bealum is in close to Ericsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bealum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Bealum controlling him for the moment.
Ericsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bealum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bealum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bealum postures up and lands a big shot to Ericsson's brow.
Ericsson pulls Bealum in to control the position.
Bealum is looking to work some ground and pound but Ericsson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum working some strikes from top position.
Bealum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bealum distracts Ericsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bealum thows a big elbow that misses.
Bealum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ericsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bealum has managed to get both his arms back between Ericsson's legs - danger averted.
Ericsson trying to control the position.
Ericsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bealum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ericsson's head.
Bealum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Bealum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bealum throwing strikes from guard but Ericsson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bealum is working Ericsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ericsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bealum!
Bealum is working to get back to half guard.
Bealum really wants to buck Ericsson off and get back to his feet.
Ericsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bealum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bealum is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Ericsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ngaio Bealum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bealum looks to throw the jab but Ericsson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ericsson.
Bealum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bealum.
Bealum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Bealum there.
Ericsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bealum throws out the jab.
Ericsson misses with a straight right.
Bealum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bealum darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
Bealum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ericsson can't get the takedown.
Ngaio Bealum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Ericsson.
Bealum lands a left hand.
Bealum lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bealum.
Bealum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ericsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bealum punishes Ericsson with strikes from the back mount.
Ericsson tries to escape but Bealum has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum scores with punches to the body.
Bealum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bealum scores with strikes from the back.
Bealum struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ericsson rolls, trying to escape but Bealum keeps control of the position.
Ericsson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ericsson wants to escape the position.
Bealum lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ericsson.
Bealum looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ericsson trying to control the position but Bealum manages to sink in the hooks.
Bealum scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bealum has the hooks in. Ericsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum lands shots from the back.
Bealum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bealum scores with punches and elbows.
Bealum scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ericsson is looking for a way out.
Ericsson breaks Bealum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bealum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ericsson is one step ahead there.
Ericsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ericsson advances position into side control!
Bealum is trying to control Ericsson's posture but Ericsson avoids it.
Ngaio Bealum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bealum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum keeps Ericsson under control for a moment.
Ericsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bealum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bealum wants to control but Ericsson postures up.
The strikes coming from Ericsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Bealum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bealum is looking to regain half guard here but Ericsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ericsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ericsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bealum lands with a nice body kick.
Bealum instigates a clinch.
Ericsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ericsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bealum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bealum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ericsson uses from the top position.
Bealum is pulling down on Ericsson's head to control his posture.
Bealum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ericsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bealum has wrist control.
BJ Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bealum has his feet on Ericsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bealum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngaio Bealum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bealum 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngaio Bealum!
Ngaio Bealum retains his lightweight title!
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