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GAMMA: Contenders #80 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Terminator T-800 Song. Phoenix has chosen Phoenix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lao misses.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phoenix.
It looks like Paul Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lao is working hard here to advance position.
Lao holds on to Phoenix around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Phoenix gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lao throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lao!
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
Phoenix controlling the position easily from mount.
Phoenix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is trying to reverse the position but instead Phoenix has taken his back - oops!
Lao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Phoenix scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Lao as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Phoenix!
Phoenix gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Phoenix lands strikes to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Phoenix controlling the positon.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Phoenix.
A lull in the action 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Phoenix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phoenix lands punches and elbows.
Phoenix connects with a big shot to the side of Lao's head.
Phoenix trying to control.
What can Lao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phoenix wants to control but Lao is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Phoenix trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lao doesn't escape.
Phoenix is hanging on to Lao's back as he tries to escape.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lao trying to control the hands but Phoenix won't let him.
Phoenix keeps control of the position as Lao tries to break free.
Phoenix biding his time, controlling Lao.
Phoenix lands a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix controlling well, preventing Lao from escaping the position.
Phoenix working for the choke.
Phoenix trying to control momentarily.
Phoenix scores with punches to the body.
Phoenix controlling from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Phoenix connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lao to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can Lao hold on?! Phoenix is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phoenix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
Phoenix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phoenix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Phoenix connects with a decent elbow.
Phoenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phoenix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Phoenix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Lao looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stands up and waves to Lao to follow him.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix pulls Lao into guard.
Lao stops Phoenix from standing up.
Phoenix is trying to keep Lao in close.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phoenix is nestled in close to Lao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Phoenix decides to return to a standing position.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
Lao gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao or not.
Lao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Phoenix pulls guard effortlessly.
Phoenix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Phoenix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lao!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to control but Lao wriggling away.
Phoenix raining down hammerfists from mount.
Phoenix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix landing strikes from the mount and Lao is in trouble!
Phoenix lands a big elbow.
Phoenix trying to control but Lao is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix looking to finish Lao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lao!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lao circles away.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lao as Phoenix shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches up with Lao, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes Lao against the cage but Lao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix shoots in looking for a takedown but Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phoenix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lao.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix scores with a takedown into Lao's guard.
Lao looking for a sweep. Not yet Lao, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phoenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phoenix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phoenix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phoenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lao defends it easily.
Lao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix is controlling Lao's posture.
Phoenix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lao!
Lao is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lao is looking to escape.
Lao is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
Phoenix cracks Lao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phoenix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phoenix controlling from mount.
Phoenix scoring with strikes but Lao is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lao tries to reverse the position but Phoenix maintains control.
Phoenix has hold of Lao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phoenix controlling his opponent.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fox Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lao tries to hold on but Phoenix pushes him away.
Phoenix working for a guillotine from mount but Lao is in no mood to give up.
Phoenix controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
Phoenix with good strikes from the mount here!
Lao is squirming around, avoiding Phoenix's attempts to control the action.
Lao is trying to escape the mount.
Phoenix looking to finish Lao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lao!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lao taking shots to the head.
Phoenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paul Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Phoenix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ivan Kralaiev enters the cage!
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268 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralaiev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kralaiev breaks the clinch.
Convents drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big head kick from Kralaiev and Convents is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Convents is rocked!
It looks like Robin Convents has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralaiev gets to his feet and stands over Convents, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Convents felt that one! Kralaiev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Convents from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kralaiev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
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, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makers is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Makers misses with a straight right.
Makers tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand
and Makers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makers stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makers scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Makers lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into rage.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makers scores with a hook.
Makers has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makers has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Makers.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Makers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makers lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Makers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dos Santos with a big uppercut! Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Makers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos covers up and Makers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Makers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Konn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konn comes to the cage accompanied by The Bloodhound Gang - Dirty Touch. Yanick Goossens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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276 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kublai Konn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yanick Goossens!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goossens throws a right hand that Konn ducks under and follows up with a left that Konn also avoids with ease.
Goossens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goossens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konn moves out of range of the body kick.
Konn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goossens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Goossens looks calm but he's in trouble here. Konn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Goossens is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Konn lets go of the hold and Goossens can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kublai Konn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Basic Thugonomics. Rambo is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaminson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaminson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jaminson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rambo's temple! It sends Rambo violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jaminson celebrates and the doctors try to help Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dirk Jaminson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Gunn has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunn's guard.
Adams stands up from Gunn's guard - Adams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adams pulls Gunn into guard.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Adams's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams looking to control.
Gunn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunn postures up.
Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Gunn stalling away here and it's allowed Adams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Adams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gunn!
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Gunn tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams wants to control the pace but Gunn is squirming around nicely.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Adams maintains control.
Adams controlling his opponent.
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Adams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Gunn counters with a leg kick.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams throws a lazy head kick
and Gunn counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunn gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Gunn controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Gunn wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunn is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunn trying to control here.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams content to control rather than advance.
Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is trying is best to control the position here.
Gunn is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunn avoid being mounted?
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Gunn gets full guard.
Adams trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing Adams from standing up.
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.
Adams pushing down on Gunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gunn shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brian Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams 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.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Gunn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Gunn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Adams.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Gunn's temple.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams is pressing down on Gunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunn is holding on for now.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunn!
Adams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunn is looking to escape.
Adams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gunn tries to improve his position but instead Adams has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams avoiding Gunn 's attempts to control his hands.
Adams doesn't have the hooks in and Gunn manages to turn into his guard.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.
Adams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunn 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.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunn has Adams in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McSlaughter jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Loher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSlaughter jr's entrance music is goodnite sweetheart. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McSlaughter jr!
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, Michael Loher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlaughter jr misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Loher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McSlaughter jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McSlaughter jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSlaughter jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loher. McSlaughter jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSlaughter jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McSlaughter jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loher feints a jab promting McSlaughter jr to slip. Loher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McSlaughter jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Loher lands a slapping body shot.
McSlaughter jr 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!
Loher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loher lands a jab to McSlaughter jr's midsection.
Loher lands a nice shot to the body.
Loher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McSlaughter jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loher counters with a one-two to the body.
Loher tried to score with a low kick but McSlaughter jr checks it.
Loher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSlaughter jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Loher lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loher connects with a body shot.
McSlaughter jr slips a jab and a cross from Loher.
Loher thuds a left hand into McSlaughter jr's body.
McSlaughter jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loher counters with a nice body shot.
Mike McSlaughter jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loher throws a leg kick but McSlaughter jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Loher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSlaughter jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loher counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSlaughter jr.
No joy there for Loher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSlaughter jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loher counters with a left to the body.
Loher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Loher does no damage.
Loher jabs at McSlaughter jr's body.
Loher scores with a shot to the body.
Loher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSlaughter jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McSlaughter jr back to the cage. Loher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Loher.
Some wild striking there from Loher.
Loher throws out a leg kick but McSlaughter jr moves out of range and Loher only half commits.
McSlaughter jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loher throws a combination. McSlaughter jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McSlaughter jr backs up against the cage.
Loher misses with a double jab.
McSlaughter jr slips a jab and a cross from Loher.
McSlaughter jr tries to move into range but Loher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loher feints a jab promting McSlaughter jr to slip. Loher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McSlaughter jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Loher lands a left and a right that send McSlaughter jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Loher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McSlaughter jr is rocked!
Loher steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! McSlaughter jr is out on his feet! Loher sets himself and nearly takes McSlaughter jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Loher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lindquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindquist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wacco Will Kick Your Ass. 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lindquist!
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, Fedor Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindquist misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a shoot takedown. Lindquist fights it but they end up in guard.
Lindquist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jankovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindquist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindquist is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindquist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jankovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindquist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jankovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindquist defends well.
Jankovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic 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.
Lindquist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindquist looking to sit in guard and control but Jankovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lindquist wants to sweep here but Jankovic controlling him for the moment.
Lindquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jankovic postures up.
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.
Lindquist wants to sweep here but Jankovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindquist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jankovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindquist 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.
Jankovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankovic works over Lindquist with some ground and pound from guard.
Lindquist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindquist keeping moving, preventing Jankovic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist striking off his back but it's not causing Jankovic any problems.
Lindquist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lindquist is controlling the pace.
Jankovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindquist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting 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.
Jankovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindquist wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position.
Jankovic controlling the position well.
Lindquist prevents Jankovic from improving his position.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Lindquist sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jankovic 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.
Lindquist misses with an uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lindquist won't be happy with that.
Lindquist is not content to let Jankovic control the position.
Check out the look on Jankovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jankovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jankovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindquist is looking for a sweep.
Lindquist is not content to let Jankovic control the position.
Jankovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lindquist managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jankovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindquist is looking for a sweep.
Lindquist dodges the ground and pound from Jankovic.
Lindquist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lindquist sneaks back into half guard.
Lindquist is trying to get back to full guard.
Jankovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jankovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jankovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Jankovic.
Jankovic landing shots from mount.
Fedor Jankovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindquist is trying desperately to improve position.
Jankovic unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindquist is working to get back to half guard.
Lindquist is bucking up trying to escape but Jankovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jankovic dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic lands a big shot there that rocks Lindquist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lindquist is trying to escape the mount.
Lindquist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lindquist is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jankovic! Lindquist is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Jankovic!
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