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BHV - Couture vs. Bloodrock PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Kovacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Marcos struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Domagoj Kovacic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domagoj Kovacic!
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, Juan Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacic misses with a wild combination.
Kovacic tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovacic is defended easily by Marcos.
Marcos throws a right hand that Kovacic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacic also avoids with ease.
Kovacic swinging wildly here.
Kovacic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marcos counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacic backing up. Kovacic nods at Marcos to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovacic tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovacic.
Kovacic shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Kovacic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domagoj Kovacic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marcos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kovacic wants to clinch up but Marcos keeps it at a distance.
Marcos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcos wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovacic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovacic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcos's waist but Marcos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovacic off to one side.
Kovacic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcos swivels and escapes.
Marcos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcos jabs Kovacic right on the nose. Kovacic blinks but takes it well.
Juan Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos looks gassed!
Marcos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacic.
Marcos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcos moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacic has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovacic.
A combination from Marcos does no damage.
Kovacic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovacic fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovacic doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcos circles away.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Kovacic avoids it well.
Marcos throws the left hand but Kovacic avoids the punch easily.
Marcos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcos wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovacic wants to clinch up but Marcos keeps it at a distance.
Kovacic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacic. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Marcos. No joy for Kovacic on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Marcos.
Marcos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovacic moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
Domagoj Kovacic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovacic's head backwards.
Kovacic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marcos tries to avoid it but Kovacic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marcos to the ground. Marcos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovacic. Kovacic obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcos lands with a shot to the body.
Marcos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovacic is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Marcos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovacic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kovacic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kovacic shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Kovacic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Kovacic or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domagoj Kovacic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovacic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Kovacic is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovacic shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovacic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacic swinging wildly here.
Marcos clinches with his opponent.
Kovacic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Kovacic pushes him off.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Kovacic keeps it at a distance.
Kovacic closes the distance and clinches up with Marcos, looking for a takedown. Kovacic pushes Marcos against the cage but Marcos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovacic is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovacic.
Kovacic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos clinches.
Marcos managing to block the knees to the body from Kovacic.
Kovacic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovacic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcos blocks an elbow strike from Kovacic.
Kovacic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcos's efforts to push away.
Marcos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovacic missing with knees to the body.
Kovacic breaks the clinch.
Kovacic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kovacic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacic is looking to clinch.
Kovacic shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcos has Kovacic up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos can't break the clinch.
Kovacic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Kovacic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcos is defending well for now.
Marcos avoiding damage as Kovacic throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kovacic looking to throw knees to the head but Marcos is blocking nicely.
Marcos wants to break free but Kovacic has control.
Marcos is trying to push Kovacic away but Kovacic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcos is trying to push Kovacic away but Kovacic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marcos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kovacic misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovacic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Domagoj Kovacic will probably get the nod.
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!
Marcos throws a right hand that Kovacic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacic also avoids with ease.
Kovacic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kovacic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domagoj Kovacic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovacic.
Kovacic misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcos lands a jab.
Domagoj Kovacic is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovacic feints and then cracks Marcos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marcos down.
Marcos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacic shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Kovacic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacic misses with a two punch combination.
Marcos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovacic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcos throws a series of punches but Kovacic avoids them all with ease.
Kovacic clinches up against the cage.
Kovacic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovacic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marcos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marcos wants to stand up but Kovacic is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marcos is proving hard to escape from.
Kovacic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kovacic misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domagoj Kovacic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacic fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic rushes Marcos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos can't break the clinch.
Kovacic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacic circles away.
Marcos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovacic. Kovacic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovacic missing with knees to the body.
Kovacic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
Kovacic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacic misses with the combination.
Kovacic closes the distance and clinches up with Marcos, looking for a takedown. Kovacic pushes Marcos against the cage but Marcos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kovacic with that takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacic swinging wildly here.
Kovacic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domagoj Kovacic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovacic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Kovacic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Carlin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Carlin off balance momentarily.
Carlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
Carlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan gets tackled into the cage by Carlin. Carlin maintains the clinch.
Carlin drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlin wants to control the position but Morgan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Carlin is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlin wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlin trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Carlin looking for submissions off his back.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Morgan.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. Carlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
James Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Carlin drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlin under the eye.
Donk. Morgan catches Carlin right on the button with a cross.
Carlin drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Carlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morgan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Morgan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carlin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan with a hook.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carlin if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carlin will feel that in the morning.
Carlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carlin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Carlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
James Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Morgan is looking to slow Carlin down with leg kicks.
Morgan thumps Carlin with a low kick.
Carlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carlin takes a step back to recover.
Matt Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Carlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlin's head.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan cracks Carlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan thows a body kick. Carlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Carlin persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan punishes Carlin's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carlin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Carlin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Carlin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carlin's sensitive parts.
Carlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlin under the eye.
Carlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Carlin stumbling back into the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morgan!
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Carlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Carlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Carlin seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carlin scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carlin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Carlin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Carlin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlin's calf.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carlin's sensitive parts.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donk. Morgan catches Carlin right on the button with a cross.
Carlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Carlin in the body.
Carlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
Carlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan thumps Carlin with a low kick.
Morgan lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlin walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlin closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Carlin pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Carlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Morgan!
Morgan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Carlin's body.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Carlin with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlin.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan throws a head kick that Carlin semi-blocks.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Carlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Carlin shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Carlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Carlin backpedaling.
Carlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Carlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Carlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlin tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlin's head.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Carlin off balance momentarily.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlin drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
Morgan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Matt Carlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Morgan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Chen!
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, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chen counters by moving into the clinch.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Chen just leaning against Gustafsson, taking a breather.
Chen tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Gustafsson being controlled against the cage.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen stalling the fight.
Chen lands a right hand.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
Gustafsson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustafsson controls his hands.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Gustafsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Chen.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen presses Gustafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Alexander Gustafsson has been cut.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
A short right from Chen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Chen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chen darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen just leaning against Gustafsson, taking a breather.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Chen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Sean Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
Chen presses Gustafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Chen digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Chen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Gustafsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands a body shot.
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!
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Chen.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustafsson up against the cage.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch but Chen keeps him there for the moment.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sean Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sean Chen.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen punishes Gustafsson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Chen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Chen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garza's entrance music is Run This Town. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza throws a right and a left that Sheilds avoids nicely.
Garza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheilds checks a leg kick.
Rico Garza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza throws a right and a left that Sheilds avoids nicely.
Sheilds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garza's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garza wants to stand and escape but Sheilds is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheilds trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garza is working an open guard so Sheilds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Garza misses.
Sheilds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Sheilds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheilds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sheilds dives into side control.
Sheilds stands up and beckons Garza to his feet.
Sheilds checks a leg kick.
Sheilds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garza throws a series of punches but Sheilds moves out of range.
Garza scores with a three punch combo!
Sheilds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sheilds uses his free foot to push down on Garza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garza.
Sheilds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sheilds on the ground.
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!
Garza has given up his back.
Sheilds looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza is trying to get back to his feet but Sheilds has full control of the position and if anything, Garza has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sheilds has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Garza is in real trouble here. Sheilds gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Garza is tapping out! Sheilds wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Sheilds!
An out of breath Kevin Sheilds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Bradshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Chase should have avoided that one.
Bradshaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradshaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chase at a distance.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chase in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Chase to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bradshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Bradshaw!
Robert Bradshaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tashiro Mangara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wirm Kness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tashiro Mangara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wirm Kness!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kness blocks the leg kick.
Mangara misses with the combination.
Mangara digs a good hook to Kness's body.
Mangara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangara as he avoids it easily.
Kness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangara finds it's way round the side to connect with Kness's head.
Mangara moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangara is trying to break the clinch but Kness is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangara is trying to force a seperation but Kness has the dominant position.
Mangara throws a punch but it's blocked by Kness.
Kness is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangara to keep the fight standing.
Kness wants a takedown but no success here.
Tashiro Mangara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wirm Kness.
Mangara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kness gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mangara regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kness drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kness jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kness slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mangara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kness on the ground.
Kness is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangara tries to improve position but can't.
Kness is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kness working the ground and pound.
Mangara tries to improve position but can't.
Mangara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kness's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kness is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kness is looking to advance position but Mangara won't allow it.
Kness passes to side control.
Kness has hold of Mangara's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mangara seems comfortable defending it but Kness has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mangara is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mangara is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kness couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wirm Kness!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Tidds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leroy Tidds enters the cage!
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18
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kulk!
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, Leroy Tidds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Tidds counters with a big head kick but Kulk shrugs it off.
Tidds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Krzysztof Kulk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tidds lands a left and a right that send Kulk crashing to the mat, dazed. Tidds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kulk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tidds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tidds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tidds wants to get up but he can't break Kulk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tidds decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kulk, up you get!
Tidds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kulk moves forwards but Tidds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tidds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tidds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidds wants to stand up but Kulk has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kulk is looking to improve his position.
Tidds tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kulk.
Tidds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leroy Tidds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tidds misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidds throws a right hand that Kulk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulk also avoids with ease.
Tidds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kulk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tidds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kulk is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tidds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tidds controlling from side mount.
Kulk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tidds stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tidds there.
Tidds scores with a jab to the body.
Tidds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tidds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tidds tries to stand but Kulk is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tidds gets to his feet - Kulk follows without any prompting.
Kulk tries to sprawl but Tidds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulk wants to improve his position but Tidds is controlling well.
Tidds wants to pass the guard but Kulk is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tidds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Tidds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kulk's cut.
That's time! Kulk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tidds lands a jab to Kulk's midsection.
Tidds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leroy Tidds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tidds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulk's guard.
Tidds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tidds. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tidds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tidds stands up and waves to Kulk to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tidds throws a combination. Kulk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tidds - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidds lands with a nice combination. Kulk backs away looking to recover.
Krzysztof Kulk's cut is getting worse.
Tidds throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Tidds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tidds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tidds looks to land a combination. Kulk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tidds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Tidds.
Tidds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Tidds scores with a four punch combination!
Tidds lands a leg kick that knocks Kulk off balance momentarily.
Kulk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tidds's waist but Tidds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kulk off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Tidds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tidds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tidds scores with a three punch combo!
Tidds feints a jab promting Kulk to slip. Tidds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kulk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tidds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulk circles away quickly and effectively.
Tidds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leroy Tidds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulk closes the distance and clinches up with Tidds, looking for a takedown. Kulk pushes Tidds against the cage but Tidds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tidds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kulk moves out of range as Tidds throws a body kick.
Tidds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kulk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tidds as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Kulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tidds!
Tidds scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Tidds.
Tidds fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tidds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kulk tries to clinch up.
Tidds looks to land a combination but Kulk avoids it well.
Kulk fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tidds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tidds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tidds lands strikes from half guard.
Tidds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kulk is in trouble now - Tidds has advanced to mount!
Tidds controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tidds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Tidds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kulk'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. This is the final round!
Kulk gets caught napping as Tidds dives in and scores a takedown. Kulk manages to retain guard.
Tidds preventing the sweep.
Tidds postures up.
Tidds wants to stand but Kulk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tidds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tidds!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidds wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kulk.
Kulk misses with a head shot.
Tidds wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kulk.
Poor strikes thrown by Kulk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kulk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tidds is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tidds and Kulk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tidds wants to get back to his feet but Kulk drags him back down.
Leroy Tidds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulk wants to control but Tidds is keeping him busy.
Tidds wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kulk trying to control the position but Tidds is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tidds parries the strikes from Kulk easily there. Kulk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tidds to escape.
Kulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tidds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tidds tries to escape but Kulk is in control.
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 Krzysztof Kulk.
Well Tidds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Tidds!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utheg Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Utheg Bloodrock!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloodrock.
Couture looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodrock. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodrock throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Couture tries to clinch but Bloodrock moves out of range.
Bloodrock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bloodrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloodrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bloodrock.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Bloodrock in his half guard.
Bloodrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Bloodrock there.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Bloodrock in his half guard.
Bloodrock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bloodrock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloodrock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bloodrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Bloodrock 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.
Bloodrock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bloodrock.
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.
Bloodrock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bloodrock is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bloodrock to get the leverage.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodrock wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Bloodrock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloodrock trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Bloodrock is looking for a kimura here.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Bloodrock in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couture defending well though.
Bloodrock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bloodrock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is rocked!
Bloodrock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Couture is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodrock lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Couture! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bloodrock jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Utheg Bloodrock!
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