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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eron Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malavetti Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malavetti Halo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Eron Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Halo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Malavetti Halo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Halo.
Halo avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Halo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halo down to the mat. Halo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halo is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Halo both land. Nice combination.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Halo!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Halo connects with a combination that backs up Silva into the cage. Halo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Silva's guard. Silva is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Halo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malavetti Halo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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204 lbs
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212 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Swoop coming out on top.
Swoop darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Swoop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
It looks like Allen Jones has been cut.
Swoop fails to pull guard.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swoop decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swoop has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Swoop wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!
Allen Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swoop pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Swoop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swoop tries to tie him up.
Swoop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swoop lands with a light punch inside.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Swoop tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Swoop stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swoop's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swoop has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Swoop looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop lands with a left to the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop with a knee to the head.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop connects with a knee to the head.
Swoop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage as Swoop throws knees to the body.
Swoop lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swoop is keeping busy.
Maybe Jones would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Swoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swoop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathew Swoop has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Swoop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Allen Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones'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.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swoop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Swoop.
Jones lands the left hand.
Swoop cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Swoop clinches up against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Swoop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop breaks the clinch.
Swoop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop being controlled against the cage.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swoop persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swoop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Swoop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Swoop's takedown attempt.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swoop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swoop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mathew Swoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Swoop throws a head punch that misses.
Swoop is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swoop manages to break the clinch.
Swoop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swoop throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Swoop misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swoop digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swoop throws a head kick that half lands.
Swoop misses with a double jab
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Swoop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Swoop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Allen Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swoop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swoop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Swoop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a hook but Swoop avoids it easily.
Swoop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swoop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swoop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swoop misses with a low kick.
Swoop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Swoop's corner calls for a 1-2. Swoop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swoop slips a jab from Jones.
Swoop closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Swoop takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones keeps control of Swoop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swoop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swoop tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Swoop drops back down to his feet.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swoop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop looking for a sweep. Not yet Swoop, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swoop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Swoop pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swoop swinging wildly here.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Swoop.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Swoop pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swoop is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Swoop improves position.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop misses with the head strike.
Swoop pulls Jones into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allen Jones.
I think Jones 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonie Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Antonie Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vitalenko misses.
Vitalenko throws a series of punches but Kuduro avoids them all with ease.
Vitalenko works the jab nicely.
Vitalenko misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalenko missing with a left hand there. Kuduro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurij Vitalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuduro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalenko.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuduro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuduro throws a hook but Vitalenko avoids it easily.
Vitalenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuduro is able to avoid easily.
Kuduro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kuduro moves out of range of the leg kick from Vitalenko.
Kuduro thows a body shot but no joy.
Vitalenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuduro ducks under a wild hook from Vitalenko.
Vitalenko misses with an uppercut
and Kuduro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vitalenko throws a good cross that connects.
Kuduro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalenko.
Vitalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro with a jab.
Vitalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuduro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuduro slips a jab and a cross from Vitalenko.
Vitalenko misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitalenko.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalenko is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vitalenko there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kuduro misses.
A lazy left from Vitalenko finds it's target.
Kuduro throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuduro is breathing heavily.
Kuduro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vitalenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalenko jabs Kuduro right on the nose. Kuduro blinks but takes it well.
Vitalenko drops Kuduro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuduro looks back up at him and smiles so Vitalenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kuduro is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Vitalenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kuduro clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurij Vitalenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osama Arab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Arab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Dante!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante swings for the body but Arab moves out of range.
Arab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Arab moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dante jabs Arab to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dante looks to land a combination but Arab avoids it well.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Arab.
Arab lands with a slapping head kick.
Arab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arab pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dante is out of range and Arab settles back down.
No joy there for Dante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Dante misses with a head kick.
Arab misses with a double jab.
Arab lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arab throws a series of punches but Dante avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arab pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dante back to the cage. Arab follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arab.
A head kick misses from Arab.
Osama Arab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dante.
Arab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arab connects with a jab.
Dante feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dante doesn't manage to clinch there - Arab circles away.
Dante throws a sloppy head kick and Arab moves out of range easily.
Arab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dante.
Arab looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Arab fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arab throws a series of punches but Dante moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arab.
Arab walks into a straight right hand from Dante.
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!
Arab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arab throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dante counters with a stiff right hand.
Dante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dante throws a hook to the side of Arab's head but Arab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arab fails to land with a series of punches.
Arab is breathing heavily.
Arab thows a body kick. Dante tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dante.
Dante takes a swing at Arab's ribcage but misses.
Arab lands a head kick. Dante smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dante.
Dante looks to score with a jab to the body but Arab is just out of range.
Arab fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dante throws a series of punches but Arab avoids them all with ease.
Arab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arab throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Dante.
Dante moves in looking to clinch but Arab pushes him off.
Arab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arab.
Dante scores with a punch to the head.
Dante tries to bum rush Arab with a series of wild strikes but Arab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arab.
Arab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dante checks it well.
Arab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arab turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dante throws a series of punches but Arab moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arab.
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!
Dante checks a leg kick nicely.
Arab lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arab slips a jab from Dante.
Arab connects with a right hand. Dante shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Arab dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arab moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dante misses with a wild body shot.
Arab looks to land a combination. Dante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dante.
Dante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arab.
Arab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arab tries a head kick but it misses.
Dante tries to bum rush Arab with a series of wild strikes but Arab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Osama Arab is winning the standup battle so far.
Arab misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arab throws a right and a left that Dante avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Arab.
Dante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante swings for the body but Arab moves out of range.
Dante swings for the body but Arab moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arab.
Arab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dante throws a big shot that misses.
Dante thows a body shot but no joy.
Arab misses with a double jab
and Dante counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dante misses with the combination.
Dante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arab.
Arab throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dante misses with a looping right.
Arab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dante throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arab sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dante misses with a wild body shot.
Dante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arab throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dante on the side of the head.
Arab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dante.
Arab blocks a head kick by Dante.
Dante checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Dante does no damage.
Dante misses with a hook.
Arab throws a nice looking combination but Dante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Arab misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arab.
Sloppy strikes from Arab. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osama Arab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante throws the left hand but Arab avoids the punch easily.
Dante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arab can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Arab.
Arab is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arab tries a head kick but it misses.
Arab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dante.
Arab looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Dante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arab was well out of range. Poor timing from Dante.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dante doesn't manage to clinch there - Arab circles away.
Arab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dante misses with a shot to the body
and Arab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arab counters with a nice leg kick.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Arab looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arab as he avoids it easily.
Arab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dante has Arab up against the cage in a clinch.
Arab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arab avoiding damage as Dante throws knees to the body.
Dante blocks a body shot from Arab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dante blocking some punches.
Arab wants to get back to striking at distance but Dante won't allow it.
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!
Arab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osama Arab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dante throws a head kick that misses.
Arab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dante manages to avoid it.
Dante misses with a head kick.
Arab scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arab misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dante.
Sloppy strikes from Arab. Those never looked like landing.
Arab throws a right and a left that Dante avoids nicely.
Arab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dante.
Dante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dante.
Arab is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dante looks to land a combination but Arab avoids it well.
Dante rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arab feints a jab promting Dante to slip. Arab then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dante slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arab blocks a head kick by Dante.
Arab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dante.
Arab lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arab.
Dante tries to clinch but Arab is having none of it.
Arab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arab turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arab looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Arab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dante.
Arab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Arab.
Arab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dante gets a clinch.
Arab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dante lands a good knee to the midsection. Arab won't want to take too many of those.
Dante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dante's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dante.
Dante takes a swing at Arab's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dante misses.
Dante fails to land with a series of punches.
Arab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Dante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dante checks a leg kick.
Arab swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arab pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dante back to the cage. Arab follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arab misses with a leg kick.
Dante throws a jab when Arab was well out of range.
Arab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Arab.
Arab tries a head kick but it misses.
Arab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dante throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dante throws out a loose jab but Arab uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arab throws a big shot that misses.
Osama Arab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dante missing with a left hand there. Arab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osama Arab.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arab, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Arab!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
224 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
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, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster with a poor takedown
and Snake Hunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monster's guard now.
Snake Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Monster's legs - danger averted.
Snake Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster looking to control.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster looking to control.
Snake Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snake Hunter throws a strike but Monster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monster has gone for a leg lock! Snake Hunter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monster's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snake Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter wants to control from the top but Monster keeps moving.
Snake Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Monster wants to sweep here but Snake Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Monster 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! Snake Hunter rolls with it to try and escape but Monster cranks on the arm and Snake Hunter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cookie Monster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninho De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Tanner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninho De Souza!
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, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged De Souza in a clinch.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but De Souza is blocking nicely.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanner is pushing De Souza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
De Souza effectively controlling the action here.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ninho De Souza has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanner.
Tanner is trying to maintain a safe position but De Souza gets an underhook and turns Tanner into the cage.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but De Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner stalling in the clinch.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that De Souza shrugs off.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Souza avoids it.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
De Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninho De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Souza is defending well for now.
Tanner leaning against his opponent.
De Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Ninho De Souza's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
De Souza wants a takedown.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Souza's defenses.
Ninho De Souza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner lands an elbow just above De Souza 's eye.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Tanner manages to get underhooks.
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but De Souza blocks with his arms.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from De Souza.
Tanner is stalling here.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but De Souza blocks with his arms.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner is stalling here.
De Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Souza's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
De Souza takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Souza is rocked!
Tanner stalling against the cage.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Ninho De Souza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Souza's defenses.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tanner creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops De Souza! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tanner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tanner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasqz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Champ is Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cain Velasqz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
220 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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22
207 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqz throws a hook but Lupaus blocks it.
Lupaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasqz.
Lupaus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupaus misses with a hook. Velasqz ducked under it nicely.
Velasqz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lupaus counter with a right hand.
Velasqz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lupaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasqz slips a jab and a cross from Lupaus.
Velasqz looks to land a right hand but Lupaus moved out of range.
Lupaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasqz.
Velasqz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velasqz misses with a body shot
enabling Lupaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasqz.
Velasqz slips a jab from Lupaus.
Velasqz looks to land a left hand but Lupaus moved out of range nicely.
Lupaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Lupaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupaus checks a low kick from Velasqz.
Velasqz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupaus.
Nice cross by Velasqz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz looks to land a combination. Lupaus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Lupaus.
Velasqz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasqz misses with a body shot.
Lupaus slips a jab from Velasqz.
Decent striking displayed by Lupaus there.
Velasqz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasqz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasqz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupaus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Velasqz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasqz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lupaus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lupaus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lupaus drops back looking for a leg! Velasqz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasqz manages to kick Lupaus off! Lupaus jumps back into Velasqz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz is trying to keep Lupaus in close.
Velasqz has his foot on Lupaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupaus wants to pass the guard but Velasqz is keeping the position.
Lupaus thows a big elbow that misses.
Lupaus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Velasqz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasqz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lupaus defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Velasqz keeps moving.
Velasqz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasqz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus 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.
Lupaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lupaus stacks Velasqz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lupaus!
Velasqz sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuppu Lupaus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velasqz.
Nuppu Lupaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupaus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velasqz did well to prevent Lupaus getting side control.
Lupaus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Velasqz as he works his way to full guard.
Velasqz has his foot on Lupaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lupaus cracks Velasqz with a solid left hand.
Lupaus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lupaus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasqz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lupaus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lupaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velasqz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lupaus.
Lupaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasqz, who protects the arm well.
Velasqz is looking to regain half guard here but Lupaus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lupaus misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz is looking to regain half guard here but Lupaus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lupaus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Velasqz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lupaus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velasqz to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasqz is looking for a sweep.
Lupaus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Velasqz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz dodges the ground and pound from Lupaus.
Velasqz wants to control but Lupaus postures up.
Nuppu Lupaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupaus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasqz is looking for a sweep.
Velasqz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lupaus.
Lupaus works to advance to full mount. Velasqz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lupaus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasqz is looking to get to half guard.
Lupaus dominating with strikes here.
Velasqz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Velasqz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lupaus celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuppu Lupaus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu Tang Clan "C.R.E.A.M.". Steffan Lessard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to H Y Kwon's chin.
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27
203 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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28
184 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, H Y Kwon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwon.
Lessard shoots and misses
and Kwon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kwon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lessard quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kwon is taking a breather. Lessard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lessard wants to get back to full guard.
Kwon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lessard tries to roll over but Kwon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lessard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kwon.
Kwon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kwon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kwon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kwon is looking for a kimura here.
Lessard is pressing down on Kwon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwon.
Kwon is looking for a kimura but Lessard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kwon to get the leverage.
Lessard gets full guard.
Kwon stopping the sweep attempt from Lessard.
Lessard has Kwon pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Lessard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lessard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lessard trying to control the position.
Lessard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwon on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steffan Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kwon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kwon has managed to clinch.
Kwon pulls guard successfully.
Kwon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kwon working Lessard over with strikes.
Kwon 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.
Lessard wants to control but Kwon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lessard is just riding it out for now. Kwon eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kwon seems to be working for a kimura but Lessard defends the submission attempt.
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!
Kwon prevents Lessard from improving his position.
Lessard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lessard tries to get out of the position.
Lessard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
H Y Kwon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kwon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lessard.
Kwon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lessard.
No luck for Lessard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffan Lessard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lessard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwon shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwon lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lessard.
Lessard with a poor takedown
and Kwon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lessard really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon jabs Lessard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lessard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lessard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lessard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steffan Lessard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lessard with a poor takedown
and Kwon counters with a nice body shot.
Lessard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kwon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lessard's knee momentarily.
Kwon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwon scores with a takedown into Lessard's guard.
Kwon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon 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.
Kwon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kwon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lessard trying to keep a closed guard but Kwon is proving a slippery customer.
Kwon trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
Kwon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lessard is keeping the position for now.
Kwon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kwon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwon drops back looking for a leg! Lessard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lessard manages to kick Kwon off! Kwon jumps back into Lessard's guard.
Lessard keeping full guard, as Kwon tries to pass.
Lessard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwon looking to pass the guard.
Lessard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwon.
Kwon postures up in Lessard's guard and throws a big left but Lessard blocks it.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lessard is controlling Kwon's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kwon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lessard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Lessard is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lessard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
H Y Kwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lessard has his takedown stuffed
and Kwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lessard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lessard thinking.
Kwon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lessard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffan Lessard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon lands a nice hook to Lessard's body. Lessard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kwon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lessard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Kwon working for a choke but Lessard is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kwon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lessard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kwon cracks Lessard with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lessard from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lessard is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kwon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oh Lessard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Lessard is in real trouble here! Kwon lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Kwon is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). H Y Kwon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt comes into the arena with 7 Words blaring out of the sound system. Travis Alexander will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
195 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Pewterschmidt's shoulder, as Pewterschmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Pewterschmidt looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pewterschmidt is defended easily by Alexander.
Pewterschmidt misses with a looping left.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pewterschmidt. That did some damage!
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander is looking to slow Pewterschmidt down with leg kicks.
Alexander digs a good hook to Pewterschmidt's body.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pewterschmidt will feel that in the morning.
Pewterschmidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pewterschmidt avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexander obliges.
Pewterschmidt blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Knees to the body from Alexander.
Pewterschmidt is breathing heavily.
Pewterschmidt looking to slow down the pace here.
Pewterschmidt has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander lands an elbow just above Pewterschmidt 's eye.
It looks like Carter Pewterschmidt has been cut.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pewterschmidt backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
Alexander lands an elbow just above Pewterschmidt 's eye.
Pewterschmidt takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Pewterschmidt takes a shot to the head.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pewterschmidt blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pewterschmidts head.
Alexander working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Pewterschmidt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Pewterschmidt avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
Carter Pewterschmidt's cut is getting worse.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pewterschmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Pewterschmidt blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Pewterschmidt is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter Pewterschmidt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pewterschmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pewterschmidt's defenses.
Alexander lands an elbow just above Pewterschmidt 's eye.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pewterschmidt is rocked!
Alexander prevents Pewterschmidt from breaking the clinch.
Alexander lands a big knee to the head and Pewterschmidt goes down! Alexander pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Alexander!
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