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GAMMA #6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Baldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. Billy Jameson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Jameson!
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, Ricky Baldin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baldin showed some decent athleticism there.
Jameson trying to control here.
Baldin thows a huge punch but Jameson dodges it nicely.
Jameson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baldin looks gassed!
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing Baldin from standing up.
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Baldin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson working for a triangle but Baldin defends it easily.
Jameson trying to keep a closed guard but Baldin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jameson is tightening it up a little... Baldin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Baldin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Baldin taps out! nice BJJ there by Jameson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Jameson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pace's entrance music is Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Pace!
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, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pace looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lashley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lashley working some strikes from top position.
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
Lashley landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lashley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pace is keeping the position for now.
Lashley with a nice head shot there.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pace wants to stand up but Lashley is controlling him.
Lashley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pace working a defensive guard here.
Pace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lashley is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley distracts Pace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Pace is keeping the position.
Lashley working some strikes from top position.
Pace has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lashley works over Pace with some ground and pound from guard.
Pace has his feet on Lashley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ben Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pace to the mat! Pace manages to get full guard.
Pace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lashley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pace trying to control but Lashley is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lashley is desperately trying to improve his position but Pace has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is squirming around, avoiding Pace's attempts to control the action.
Lashley is trying desperately to improve position.
Pace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Pace.
Lashley is desperately trying to improve his position but Pace has a good base and remains in mount.
Lashley gets back to half guard.
Pace trying to control from half guard but Lashley is working away.
Lashley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lashley is trying to control but can't.
Lashley is trying to get back to full guard.
Lashley wants to get back to full guard but Pace has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lashley can't escape the position.
Lashley is bucking up trying to escape but Pace cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lashley tries to reverse the position but Pace maintains control.
Pace blocks Lashley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pace has control of Lashley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lashley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pace misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lashley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lashley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pace wants to work for an arm triangle but Lashley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is looking to improve his position.
Lashley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lashley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lashley striking off his back but it's not causing Pace any problems.
Lashley wants to sweep here but Pace controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pace tries for a takedown but Lashley circles away easily
and Lashley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pace won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pace is trying to improve his position.
Lashley lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lashley working Pace over with strikes.
Pace is rocked!
It looks like Ben Pace has been cut.
Lashley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Pace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lashley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lashley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lashley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lashley jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pace and Lashley has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pace seems to have got his legs back now.
Lashley blocks the strikes from Pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace tries to improve position but can't.
Pace sneaks back into half guard.
Lashley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pace defends it well.
Pace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lashley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lashley's back!
Lashley tries to escape but Pace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lashley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lashley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pace's guard. Nice work there by Lashley.
Lashley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pace wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lashley drops back looking for a leg! Pace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pace manages to kick Lashley off! Lashley jumps back into Pace's guard.
Lashley cracks Pace with a solid left hand.
Lashley landing with the ground and pound.
Pace has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lashley wants to improve his position but Pace is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lashley manages to get to full guard.
Lashley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lashley breaks from Pace's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ben Pace's cut is getting worse.
Lashley working the ground and pound effectively.
Jeez, Ben Pace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Pace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Lashley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Finnagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Jr Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finnagan comes to the cage accompanied by Conflict by Disturbed. Tom Finnagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fidel Jr Castro's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Finnagan!
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, Fidel Jr Castro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finnagan as he jumps to the side.
Finnagan has Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnagan manages to break the clinch.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnagan.
Finnagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnagan has his takedown stuffed
and Castro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finnagan's guard.
Finnagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Castro passes Finnagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Finnagan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Castro manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro breaks from Finnagan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Castro fails to advance to Finnagan's back.
Finnagan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Castro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finnagan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finnagan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Finnagan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Castro has taken his back.
Castro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Finnagan is trying to get back to his feet but Castro has full control of the position and if anything, Finnagan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Castro working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Finnagan is doing well to defend. Castro seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Finnagan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fidel Jr Castro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thyre Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thyre Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Woodward.
Woodward looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thyre Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodward takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Alejandro Woodward has been cut.
Woodward fails to land the takedown.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilkins scores with a jab.
Woodward is rocked!
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Woodward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilkins dances in with a quick combination. Woodward is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wilkins snaps Woodward's head back. Woodward stumbles backwards against the cage. Wilkins steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Woodward's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Woodward just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thyre Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Tommila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommila comes to the cage accompanied by Blue moon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akseli Tommila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Reed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tommila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tommila takes a little break here. Reed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tommila trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Tommila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommila trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Tommila in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akseli Tommila just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tommila rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Tommila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tommila keeps control of Reed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tommila gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Tommila.
Reed tries to break the clinch but Tommila is controlling the position.
Reed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reed has had enough of the clinch but Tommila keeps him there for the moment.
Reed is pressed up against the cage. Tommila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tommila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tommila.
Tommila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Tommila wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akseli Tommila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Reed.
Tommila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tommila pulls Reed into guard.
Tommila wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Tommila.
Tommila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Tommila trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed wants to control from the top but Tommila keeps moving.
Tommila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tommila avoids the head kick by Reed.
Tommila closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Tommila 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.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Tommila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tommila.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Tommila passes into half guard.
Reed wants to sweep but Tommila has passed to side control!
Tommila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tommila trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Tommila not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tommila is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Tommila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akseli Tommila just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Tommila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tommila jumps guard.
Tommila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tommila is on top in guard.
Tommila decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reed, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommila closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tommila on the inside.
Tommila pushes Reed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Tommila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tommila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is pulling down on Tommila's head. It's preventing any offense from Tommila, at least for the moment.
Tommila forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Tommila 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tommila clinches up against the cage.
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Tommila.
Tommila has hold of one of Reed's legs. Reed is fighting the takedown attempt but Tommila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tommila forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tommila is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tommila controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed working for a triangle but Tommila defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Tommila is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Tommila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Tommila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tommila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tommila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommila wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Tommila has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four 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.
Tommila stands up from Reed's guard - Tommila perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tommila throws a head kick that half lands.
Akseli Tommila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tommila shoots in and bounces Reed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cameron Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Tommila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tommila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Tommila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Kocian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deacon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Kocian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Kocian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kocian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kocian is rocked!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Kocian is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kocian on the ground.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones stands up and beckons Kocian to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones gets the double underhooks and looks for a takedown. He's lifted Kocian clean off his feet and slams him hard to the canvas! Kocian is out! He's out cold! The ref dives in before Jones has chance to land any unnecessary strikes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Deacon Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikon Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raaka Arska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikon Holm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikon Holm!
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, Raaka Arska!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arska tries for a takedown but Holm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arska scores with a nice strike.
Arska lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Arska.
Arska is looking to clinch.
Arska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holm has managed to clinch.
Holm has picked Arska up - he's going for a ride! Holm dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Arska pushes Holm off looking to stand but Holm dives back in and keeps control.
Holm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holm is working for a guillotine from mount but Arska frees his head quite easily.
Arska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Arska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holm looking to control but Arska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Arska bucks Holm off and manages to get back to his feet!
Arska darts in and clinches Holm up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska tries to break the clinch but Holm is controlling the position.
Arska wants to get back to striking at distance but Holm won't allow it.
Holm really is a fat lump.
Holm breaks the clinch.
Holm tries to close the distance and clinch but Arska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holm shoots and misses
and Arska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holm clinches with his opponent.
Holm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holm breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holm.
Arska misses with a double jab.
Holm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holm is breathing heavily.
Arska controlling Holm's posture.
Arska wants to stand up but Holm is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holm preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holm is controlling him.
Holm trying to control but Arska is working from the bottom.
Holm slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Arska.
Arska trying to control but Holm postures up.
Holm prevents Arska from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holm shoots and misses
and Arska counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikon Holm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arska.
Arska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arska throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holm misses with a head kick.
Arska clinches up with Holm and pushes him back against the cage.
Holm manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm shoots and misses
and Arska counters with a right hand to the body.
Arska shoots in and bounces Holm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holm is tightening it up a little... Arska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arska taps out! nice BJJ there by Holm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikon Holm!
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