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MMAFC 5: Adebisi vs Gill PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cru Jones 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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193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
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, Grant Slone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slone.
Slone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slone somewhat.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slone.
Slone has a takedown stuffed.
Cru Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Slone.
Slone with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slone!
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Slone is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Slone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Slone is rocked!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slone is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Slone is out cold - huge knockout for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cru Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens's entrance music is Disturbed- Inside the Fire. A fine choice. Sawyer has chosen RUSH - THOM SAWYER as his entrance music. Thom Sawyer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
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, Thom Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer fails with the takedown.
Sawyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Owens rushes Sawyer and presses him up against the cage.
Owens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sawyer can't get the takedown.
Sawyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Sawyer.
Owens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sawyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Owens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Owens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Owens!
Sawyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Owens wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling his arm.
Sawyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Sawyer is not content to let Owens control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sawyer looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sawyer is not content to let Owens control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens wants to stand up but Sawyer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sawyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Sawyer on that attempt.
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Sawyer in a clinch.
Sawyer goes for a takedown attempt but Owens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sawyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Owens which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Sawyer as Owens shoots in.
Sawyer takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens leaves Sawyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Owens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a nice looking combination but Sawyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Sawyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Owens enables Sawyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Owens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sawyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Owens dives on top into guard.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sawyer is keeping the position for now.
Sawyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sawyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Sawyer's legs - danger averted.
Sawyer working for submissions but it's allowed Owens to get to half guard.
Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer with the active half guard here but Owens passes nicely into side control.
Sawyer is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Sawyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Roman Owens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sawyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sawyer with a poor takedown
and Owens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Sawyer.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Sawyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owens looks to land a combination but Sawyer avoids it well.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens wants to clinch up but Sawyer keeps it at a distance.
Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sawyer is defended easily by Owens.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sawyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sawyer is in Owens's guard.
Sawyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Owens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Owens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Owens!
Sawyer tries to improve position but can't.
Sawyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Sawyer is trying to work for a sweep but Owens has mounted him!
Thom Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawyer gets back to half guard.
Sawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Owens moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sawyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens works to advance to full mount. Sawyer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sawyer is looking to improve his position but Owens isn't that keen on the idea.
Sawyer is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Sawyer tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Sawyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sawyer off to one side.
Sawyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens shoots in but Sawyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owens wants to clinch up but Sawyer keeps it at a distance.
Sawyer shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Sawyer.
Sawyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sawyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Owens connects with a body shot that sends Sawyer's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sawyer is defended easily by Owens.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Roman Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sawyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Sawyer has control of the leg.
Owens is defending against the submission attempts here by Sawyer.
Sawyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owens sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is concentrating on defense, preventing Sawyer from advancing position.
Owens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sawyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Owens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Owens is trying to get back to full guard.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sawyer wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sawyer has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Sawyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sawyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Sawyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Chic Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto comes into the arena with . blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Chic Chong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Aalto throws a right and a left that Chic Chong avoids nicely.
Aalto fails to land with a series of punches.
Aalto fails to land with a series of punches.
Chic Chong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aalto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chic Chong is looking to clinch.
Chic Chong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Chic Chong doesn't manage to clinch there - Aalto circles away.
Aalto fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Chic Chong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chic Chong tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Chic Chong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Aalto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aalto misses with a wild combination.
Aalto tries to bum rush Chic Chong with a series of wild strikes but Chic Chong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chic Chong tries to clinch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chic Chong slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Chic Chong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aalto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chic Chong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chic Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aalto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aalto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chic Chong tries to clinch but Aalto moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chic Chong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chic Chong is looking to clinch but Aalto is avoiding it.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Chic Chong avoids them all with ease.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chic Chong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chic Chong is trying to break the clinch but Aalto has him pressed against the cage.
Chic Chong is trying to break the clinch but Aalto is controlling him.
Chic Chong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aalto lands with a light punch inside.
Aalto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chic Chong has had enough of the clinch but Aalto keeps him there for the moment.
Aalto scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aalto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto lands an uppercut.
Aalto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chic Chong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chic Chong is rocked!
Chic Chong is trying to break the clinch but Aalto has him pressed against the cage.
Chic Chong is still on wobbly legs! Can Aalto finish him?
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aalto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chic Chong to his knees! Aalto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Aalto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cung Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cyrus with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cyrus stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyrus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cyrus off to one side.
Lee rushes Cyrus and presses him up against the cage.
Cyrus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cyrus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Cyrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Cyrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cyrus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee darts in and clinches Cyrus up against the cage.
Cyrus goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cyrus is breathing heavily.
Lee clinches up with Cyrus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cyrus is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee looks for a takedown but Cyrus sprawls well.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cyrus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets control of Cyrus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cyrus wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cyrus prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cyrus closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets control of Cyrus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cyrus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cyrus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lee Cyrus just wasn't active enough.
Cyrus looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus swinging wildly here.
Cyrus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cyrus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyrus tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyrus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cyrus as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee works Cyrus's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee Cyrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyrus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee darts in and clinches Cyrus up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Cyrus stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyrus tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cyrus gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cung Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cyrus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Cyrus wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus is working for a kimura here but Lee manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cyrus's guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cyrus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Cyrus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cyrus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee stands and steps away. Cyrus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Cyrus, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Cyrus against the cage but Cyrus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyrus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Cyrus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Cyrus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Cyrus passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Cyrus wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cung Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cyrus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Cyrus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries to clinch there but Cyrus circles away.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee kicks Cyrus off and gets to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cyrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cyrus somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cyrus dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Cyrus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Cyrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cyrus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus misses with a knee strike.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cyrus on his heels. He'll look to pass Cyrus's guard now, I'm sure.
Cung Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cyrus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyrus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands up from Cyrus's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cyrus's head.
Cyrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cyrus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cyrus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyrus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus can't get the takedown.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Cyrus won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Cyrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cyrus counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries for a takedown but Cyrus manages to get underhooks.
Cyrus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lee can't fight it off and eventually Cyrus manages to take the fight to the floor. Lee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee Cyrus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cung Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDowell's entrance music is California Love. A fine choice. Jack Hinuri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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19
145 lbs
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26
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric McDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinuri slips a jab and a cross from McDowell.
McDowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hinuri.
Hinuri scores with a head kick. McDowell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDowell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hinuri. That's going to slow McDowell down.
McDowell misses with a hook.
McDowell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinuri manages to avoid it.
Hinuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hinuri punishes McDowell's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hinuri feints and as McDowell raises his hands in defense, Hinuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDowell is breathing heavily.
Hinuri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDowell's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hinuri passes to full mount!
Hinuri controlling from the full mount.
Hinuri swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hinuri!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Transfuzja. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewtuszko tries to sprawl but Dee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dee seems to be looking for submissions.
Dee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dee is working for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending it quite comfortably.
Dee stops Jewtuszko from getting back to his feet.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending well.
Dee is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throwing shots but Jewtuszko is blocking nicely.
Dee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee throwing shots but Jewtuszko is blocking nicely.
Dee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jewtuszko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dee.
Jewtuszko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending well.
Dee prevents Jewtuszko from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko 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.
Jewtuszko pushes Dee off looking to stand but Dee dives back in and keeps control.
Dee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jewtuszko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dee.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand back up but Dee is controlling him
Jewtuszko looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jewtuszko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dee is working for a submission of some sort.
Dee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jewtuszko is just riding it out for now. Dee eventually gives up the hold.
Dee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jewtuszko defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Dee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dee rushes Jewtuszko and presses him up against the cage.
Jewtuszko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dee shoots for a double leg takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well. He's pushed Dee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dee shoots in and drives through. Jewtuszko sprawls well.
Dee fails with the takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with a low kick, right behind Dee 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Dee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jewtuszko throws a series of punches but Dee avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Dee misses
and Jewtuszko counters with a big head kick but Dee shrugs it off.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciej Jewtuszko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jewtuszko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jewtuszko to the mat! Jewtuszko manages to get full guard.
Dee has gone for a leg lock! Jewtuszko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dee's guard.
Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dee looking for a guillotine here but Jewtuszko defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jewtuszko trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee trying to keep a closed guard but Jewtuszko is proving a slippery customer.
Dee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jewtuszko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dee has his foot on Jewtuszko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jewtuszko works his way back into a safe position though.
Dee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jewtuszko is aware though and is defending well.
Jewtuszko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dee keeping moving, preventing Jewtuszko from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dee's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jewtuszko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jewtuszko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee has his foot on Jewtuszko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jewtuszko works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jewtuszko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dee's head.
Dee blocks a low kick nicely.
Jewtuszko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dee.
Jewtuszko throws a leg kick but Dee sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jewtuszko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jewtuszko tries a low kick but Dee avoids it.
Dee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking to escape.
Jewtuszko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jewtuszko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dee.
Jewtuszko pushes Dee off looking to stand but Dee dives back in and keeps control.
Dee is working for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending it quite comfortably.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jewtuszko has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking to escape.
Dee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko sees it coming and defends easily.
Dee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dee is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jewtuszko is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jewtuszko flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dee anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jewtuszko and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dee slips an arm under Jewtuszko chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dee has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dee is squeezing on Jewtuszko like an anaconda would it's prey. Jewtuszko fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Dee!
DJ Dee is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Question Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bret Sane enters the cage!
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25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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21
211 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Big right hand |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Question Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Sane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Sane is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sane has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sane trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sane wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sane from controlling successfully.
Sane being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bret Sane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
It looks like Question Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Sane.
Sane moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Sane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Sane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sane throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sane.
Sane tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sane which made him look bad.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sane controls the position from side control.
Sane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sane slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sane is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sane shoots in but no luck this time.
Question Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Sane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Sane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Sane moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a right hand that Sane ducks under and follows up with a left that Sane also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sane lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sane avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Sane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Sane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Question Jackson's cut.
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.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bret Sane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Sane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Sane closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sane pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sane avoids them all with ease.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sane.
Sane circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jackson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sane follows Jackson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret Sane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Sieve has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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22
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Cruise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise lands a left and a right that send Sieve crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruise thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sieve is rocked!
It looks like Cody Sieve has been cut.
Cruise forces Sieve back against the cage and clinches.
Sieve is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruise finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise scores with a hook to the body.
Sieve looks gassed!
Cruise has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sieve uses from the top position.
Cruise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sieve's guard.
Cruise sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sieve's guard.
Cruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominick Cruise has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sieve ducks into an uppercut from Cruise and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick Cruise!
Dominick Cruise is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flipper Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adebisi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flipper Gill's chin.
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gill or perhaps it was just good defense by Adebisi which made him look bad.
Adebisi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Adebisi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adebisi wants to clinch
and Gill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gill.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
Gill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebisi is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Gill postures up in Adebisi's guard and throws a big left but Adebisi blocks it.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adebisi dives on top into guard.
Gill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adebisi is aware though and is defending well.
Adebisi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gill on the ground.
Gill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adebisi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gill pulls Adebisi in to control the position.
Gill controls Adebisi momentarily but Adebisi frees himself.
Gill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adebisi defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adebisi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Gill looking to control.
Gill wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gill punching from mount but Adebisi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Adebisi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill lands a heavy elbow.
Gill throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gill thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gill looking to finish with strikes here!
Gill unloads with some shots from mount but Adebisi bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flipper Gill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Adebisi shoots in but Gill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adebisi tries to sprawl but Gill drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gill seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Adebisi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Flipper Gill!
Flipper Gill is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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