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V.60: Rojas vs. Fang PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between GymBitch Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GymBitch Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
6 - 15 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GymBitch Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Strike!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Strike counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strike in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strike connects with a couple of short punches.
Strike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strike accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strike is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Strike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Strike rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Strike is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). GymBitch Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Zone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiller's entrance music is Lava Lava. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zone's choice of entrance music: Pop The Trunk. 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 Jimmy Zone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller!
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, Jimmy Zone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiller shoots in for a double leg but Zone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jiller leaves Zone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zone misses with a double jab
and Jiller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zone's guard now.
Zone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jiller frees his head nicely. Oh but Zone has switched to an armbar! Jiller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jimmy Zone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Patrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrone has chosen Hatebreed - I live for this as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cash Patrone!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patrone.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Patrone is controlling him
Patrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patrone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrone prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Patrone seems content to control.
Patrone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrone slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrone wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Patrone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cash Patrone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Patrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patrone won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Patrone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patrone postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Patrone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patrone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patrone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patrone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Patrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patrone prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Patrone controlling from the top position.
It looks like Patrone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cash Patrone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Patrone moves out of range easily.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Patrone avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrone drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patrone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Patrone is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Patrone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Mac Taylor has been cut.
Taylor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Patrone throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taylor prevents Patrone from improving position.
Patrone is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrone wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cash Patrone.
A cross from Patrone lands.
Mac Taylor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Patrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Patrone sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patrone. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patrone is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Taylor is in big trouble! Patrone is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Taylor. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Cash Patrone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes to the cage accompanied by Schmoyoho - Winning - a Song by Charlie Sheen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Mir!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baramari connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nathan Mir has been cut.
Baramari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick
and Mir counters with a left and a right that stings Baramari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baramari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Baramari.
A punch combination from Baramari misses.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Baramari.
Baramari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baramari throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Baramari fails to land with a series of punches.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baramari counters with a leg kick.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari misses with a double jab
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baramari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a crisp one two that drops Baramari! Mir thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baramari to his feet! Baramari is in big trouble!
Baramari is breathing heavily.
Baramari throws a solid leg kick but Mir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baramari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baramari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baramari scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Mir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baramari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mir.
Baramari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir scoring well with a low kick there.
Mir tests Baramari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mir throws out a leg kick but Baramari moves out of range and Mir only half commits.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Baramari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a series of strikes that have Baramari backpedaling.
A combination from Mir does no damage.
Mir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baramari checks it well.
Baramari throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baramari back to the cage. Mir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Mir drops Baramari with a beautiful combination! Baramari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mir is looking for the KO!
Baramari is rocked!
It looks like Bob Baramari has been cut.
Mir misses with a head kick.
Baramari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Baramari thows a leg kick but Mir checks it
and Mir counters with a series of strikes. Baramari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baramari throws a solid leg kick but Mir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baramari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mir is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mir throws a combination. Baramari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir looks to land a combination but Baramari avoids it well.
Baramari throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Baramari throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters with a series of strikes. Baramari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mir misses with a leg kick.
Baramari throws a lazy uppercut
and Mir counters with a left and a right that stings Baramari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.
Baramari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir thumps Baramari with a low kick.
Mir sizes up Baramari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baramari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baramari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baramari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baramari tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baramari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Mir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Mir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Baramari misses
and Mir counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Baramari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baramari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baramari dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Baramari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Mir tenderised Baramari's leg. Baramari is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Baramari finds it's way through Mir's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Mir is predictable there
and Baramari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick
and Mir counters with a series of strikes. Baramari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baramari stalks Mir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mir's face. Mir staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari throws a lazy head kick
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baramari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.
Mir takes one to the chin there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baramari might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.
Baramari misses the shot to the body.
Mir checks a low kick from Baramari.
A jab from Mir does it's job there.
Baramari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baramari slips a jab and a cross from Mir.
Mir misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Mir as he checks the leg kick.
Baramari slips a jab and a cross from Mir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mir. Mir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baramari lands a front kick.
Bob Baramari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Mir is predictable there
and Baramari counters with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Mir does no damage.
Nathan Mir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baramari misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a three punch combo that has Baramari backing up. Baramari nods at Mir to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Baramari misses
and Mir counters with a one-two to the body.
Baramari throws a leg kick
and Mir counters with a three punch combo that has Baramari backing up. Baramari nods at Mir to acknowledge the strikes.
Mir throws a right and a left that Baramari avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baramari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baramari throws a head kick that Mir semi-blocks.
Baramari throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Mir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baramari misses with a body kick.
Baramari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baramari moves away.
Mir lands a nice hook to Baramari's body. Baramari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick
and Mir counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir thumps Baramari with a low kick.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baramari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mir counters with a nice uppercut.
Baramari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with an inside leg kick.
Mir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mir motions for Baramari to come forward. Mir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mir throws a series of punches but Baramari moves out of range.
Mir throws a front kick aimed at Baramari's knee but Baramari avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baramari's sensitive parts.
Baramari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baramari thinking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baramari checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Mir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baramari counters with a left and a right that stings Mir.
Baramari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baramari throws a leg kick
and Mir counters with a straight right hand.
Mir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baramari misses with a kick to the body
and Mir counters with a left and a right that stings Baramari.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Baramari dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Baramari slips a jab and a cross from Mir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baramari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Baramari blocks a low kick nicely.
Mir moves out of range as Baramari throws a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Mir has knocked Baramari down with a huge combo! Mir steps away and waves a wobbly Baramari back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Baramari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baramari seems to have got his legs back now.
Mir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari misses with a series of wild punches.
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baramari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.
Baramari throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters with a good low kick that Baramari was not able to check.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Mir lands.
Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baramari.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baramari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mir catches Baramari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baramari connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baramari throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Mir throws a right and a left that Baramari avoids nicely.
A head kick from Baramari lands but Mir takes it in his stride.
Mir swinging wildly here.
Bob Baramari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baramari throws a leg kick
and Mir counters with a two punch combo.
Baramari throws a wild body kick that Mir sees coming a mile off.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baramari misses with a body kick.
Mir connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baramari blocks a leg kick.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Baramari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baramari scores with a nice body kick.
Baramari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mir.
Baramari misses with a right hand
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Mir lands.
Mir misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mir misses with an uppercut. Baramari saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Mir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Royce Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
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 Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Freeman trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freeman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freeman working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freeman's guard.
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.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freeman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freeman.
Freeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Freeman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Freeman in his guard.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie 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.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman controlling the position.
Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freeman trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Freeman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Freeman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Freeman taps out! nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nail is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Sunshine. Logan Nail is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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198 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Eastman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nail. That's going to slow Eastman down.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Nail checks it
and Nail counters with a nice uppercut.
Eastman tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastman throws a sloppy head kick
and Nail counters with a nice body shot.
Eastman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy body kick from Eastman
and Nail counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eastman throws a low kick, looking for Nail's leg but Nail calmly moves out of range.
Nail misses with a right hand
and Eastman counters with a left to the body.
Nail avoids the head kick by Eastman.
A slow jab from Nail misses its intended target.
A head kick by Eastman misses
and Nail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nail swings widly with a right hand
and Eastman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eastman shoots and misses
and Nail counters with a two punch combo.
Nail feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eastman sprawling to the canvas! Eastman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nail finish him?!
Eastman is rocked!
A low kick from Eastman misses
and Nail counters with a right hand from hell and Eastman is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Nail!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - If you want Blood (You've got it). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. On his way into the cage it seems that Dee Pain has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dee Pain seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Pain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Pain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Pain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith trying to control here.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Pain misses with a looping left.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Pain as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
Pain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pain.
Smith misses with a hook.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pain.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Pain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pain throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Pain throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Smith's guard.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands with a punch from half guard.
Pain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pain tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Pain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pain is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Pain thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Pain uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Pain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Pain tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain misses with a looping left.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith jabs Pain right on the nose. Pain blinks but takes it well.
Pain takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pain takes one on the button.
Pain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Jab by Smith.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pain counters with a left to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Pain counters with a straight right hand.
Pain avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pain scrambles back to his feet.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws the left hand but Pain avoids the punch easily.
Smith blocks a jab.
Pain fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain walks into a jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is not content to let Pain control the position.
Pain 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is controlling Pain's trapped leg to prevent Pain from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pain throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Pain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith is rocked!
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Pain jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dee Pain!
Dee Pain retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas's entrance music is Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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305 lbs
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Rojas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tau Fang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas takes one on the button.
It looks like Ricardo Rojas has been cut.
A jab from Fang misses.
Fang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas cracks the inside of Fang's front leg.
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tau Fang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Fang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fang stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rojas follows into mount!
Fang is rocked!
Rojas controlling from mount.
Fang is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fang covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rojas!
Ricardo Rojas retains his super heavyweight title!
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