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EFC XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brain Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Kick In The Door . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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308 lbs
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309 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brain Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries to clinch up but Damage circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Damage pushes him off.
Ward tries to land a leg kick but Damage saw it coming and moves away.
Damage avoids the head kick by Ward.
Damage shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Damage circles away.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Damage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damage works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Damage punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damage moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Damage lands a shoulder strike.
Damage managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Damage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Damage is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Damage back against the cage.
Damage pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Palmer Ward has been cut.
Damage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Damage.
Damage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damage misses with a double jab.
Damage swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Damage lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ward has time to react.
Damage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Damage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Damage misses with a two punch combination.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Damage.
Damage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damage misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damage.
Damage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damage has Ward pressed against the cage.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Damage avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damage lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Damage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Damage looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Damage fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Damage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Damage is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward throws a leg kick but Damage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward blocks a head kick by Damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Damage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Damage has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Ward throws an elbow but it misses.
Damage misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward wants to break free but Damage has control.
Damage lands a nice shot to the body.
Damage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward blocks a body shot from Damage.
Damage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Damage breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Damage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Palmer Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Damage misses with a double jab.
Damage throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Damage does no damage.
Damage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damage.
Ward is rocked!
Ward misses with a body shot
and Damage counters with a huge left! Ward is in big trouble! He's backing up but Damage isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ward from any more damage. A dominating finish by Damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Damage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kronik. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Werdum won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.
Adams wants to stand but Werdum is controlling his arm.
Werdum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams decides to stand and escape the position.
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!
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Werdum's guard now.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Werdum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Werdum wants to hit a switch here but Adams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Werdum there!
Werdum working to try and regain half guard.
Werdum is trying to reverse the position but instead Adams has taken his back - oops!
Werdum manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adams's guard. Nice work there by Werdum.
Werdum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Werdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams thows a big elbow that misses.
Werdum has his feet on Adams's thighs here. He's pushed Adams off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Adams screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Werdum!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackerztwo Wine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://youtu.be/FA2scZUIoVk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackerztwo Wine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Time!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Time does it's job there.
Time throws a left that rocks Wine and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Time dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wine regain composure!
It looks like Jackerztwo Wine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Check out the look on Time's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wine is rocked!
Wine is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Wine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Time in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wine looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Time turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Time!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Christiansen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers checks the leg kick.
A jab from Christiansen misses.
Decent striking displayed by Christiansen there.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christiansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Rogers.
Christiansen swinging wildly here.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Christiansen.
Christiansen lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers throws a series of strikes that have Christiansen backpedaling.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiansen throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Christiansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiansen misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Christiansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers lunges at Christiansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiansen's hand.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers tries to clinch but Christiansen is having none of it.
Rogers throws a head kick but Christiansen moves out of range.
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Christiansen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Christiansen.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Christiansen blocks with his arms.
Christiansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers is looking to control Christiansen's arms but Christiansen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen lands an elbow just above Rogers 's eye.
Christiansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Christiansen lands an elbow inside that Rogers shrugs off.
It looks like Jim Rogers has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen misses with an elbow strike.
Christiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christiansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Christiansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Christiansen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christiansen.
Christiansen taking a breather.
Christiansen working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Christiansen.
Christiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers looking to slow down the pace here.
Christiansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Christiansen misses with a hook.
Christiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Christiansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiansen dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Christiansen swinging wildly here.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Christiansen was not able to check.
Rogers misses the jab.
Christiansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christiansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Christiansen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christiansen is leaning against Rogers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Rogers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen throws an elbow but it misses.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Christiansen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Christiansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christiansen lands a nice uppercut.
Christiansen missing with knees to the body.
Christiansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen lands a body shot.
Christiansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Christiansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Rogers trying to stall but Christiansen improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rogers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers throws a head kick but Christiansen moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiansen.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiansen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Christiansen throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Rogers works the jab nicely.
Christiansen is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Christiansen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Christiansen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Christiansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christiansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiansen misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Rogers defending well as Christiansen loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiansen moves away.
Christiansen tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers slips a jab from Christiansen.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiansen circles away.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Christiansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiansen misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Christiansen throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Christiansen digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Christiansen throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiansen circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christiansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Christiansen lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Christiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Christiansen looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers jabs at Christiansen's body.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Lars Christiansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Christiansen.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jim Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiansen misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiansen dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Christiansen avoids nicely.
Jim Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christiansen lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Christiansen scores with a four punch combination!
Christiansen cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiansen to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiansen stalks Rogers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rogers's face. Rogers staggers backwards, shaken.
Christiansen cracks Rogers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Christiansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Christiansen.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christiansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Christiansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Christiansen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Christiansen moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christiansen.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Christiansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rogers tries to bum rush Christiansen with a series of wild strikes but Christiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogers scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Rogers'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. This is the final round!
Rogers clinches up against the cage.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Christiansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Christiansen improves position.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Christiansen avoids the damage to the body.
Lars Christiansen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with the head strike.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Christiansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiansen lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers stalling.
Rogers misses with a body punch.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiansen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christiansen is defending well for now.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiansen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christiansen dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Rogers avoiding damage as Christiansen throws knees to the body.
Rogers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Christiansen, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rogers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christiansen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Christiansen.
Rogers avoiding damage as Christiansen throws knees to the body.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christiansen is defending well for now.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body.
Rogers avoiding damage as Christiansen throws knees to the body.
Jim Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christiansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiansen.
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Christiansen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Christiansen moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiansen manages to avoid it.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiansen lands a jab.
Christiansen misses with a looping left.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Rogers works over Christiansen's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiansen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.
Christiansen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christiansen cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Christiansen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiansen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Christiansen loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Christiansen getting side control.
Rogers is pressing down on Christiansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lars Christiansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Christiansen won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers working for a triangle but Christiansen defends it easily.
Christiansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Christiansen.
Well Christiansen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mimic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mimic's entrance music is Refused - Hook, Line and Sinker. A fine choice. Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Mimic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mimic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mimic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Mimic closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar stalling against the cage.
Escobar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mimic avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Mimic lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Mimic misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mimic with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mimic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Mimic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Mimic has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
Mimic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escobar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mimic is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mimic is defending well for now.
Escobar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escobar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Mimic on the inside.
Escobar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Mimic.
Mimic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mimic as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Mimic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Escobar looks gassed!
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mimic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mimic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mimic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mimic landing knees to the head.
Mimic lands an elbow that stopped Escobar in his tracks for a moment.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Mimic.
Mimic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mimic.
Mimic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mimic obliges.
Mimic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mimic lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
Escobar being controlled against the cage.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mimic tries to land a knee to the head but Escobar blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Mimic.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Escobar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mimic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Mimic.
Mimic lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mimic crunches a lovely knee into Escobar's ribcage.
Mimic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mimic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mimic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escobar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mimic.
A short right from Mimic on the inside.
Mimic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mimic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar taking a breather.
Mimic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mimic lands a nice elbow.
Escobar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mimic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mimic scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mimic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Escobar managing to block the knees to the body from Mimic.
Mimic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mimic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mimic.
Mimic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mimic fails to land with a series of punches.
Mimic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mimic punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Mimic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mimic - that will leave a mark!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mimic connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Mimic has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Mimic crunches a lovely knee into Escobar's ribcage.
Mimic lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimic connects with a knee to the head.
Mimic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escobar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mimic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mimic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Mimic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Mimic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mimic landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mimic.
Mimic lands with a light punch inside.
Mimic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Mike Mimic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mimic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mimic lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mimic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mimic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mimic.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mimic.
A short right from Mimic.
Mimic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mimic landing knees to the body.
Mimic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mimic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Mimic avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Mimic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Mimic.
Mimic lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
Mimic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mimic lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.
Knees to the body from Mimic.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
Mimic crunches a lovely knee into Escobar's ribcage.
Mimic lands a nice elbow.
Mimic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Mimic lands a right hand.
Escobar is looking to control Mimic's arms but Mimic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Escobar has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Mimic.
Mimic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Mimic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mimic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Mimic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mimic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Mimic managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Mimic looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Mimic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mimic stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position.
Mimic being controlled against the cage.
Mimic lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mimic lands with a right to the head.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Mimic keeps him there for the moment.
Mimic lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mimic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar forces Mimic back against the cage and clinches.
Mimic working Escobar over with knees to the body.
Mimic working Escobar over with knees to the body.
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mimic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mimic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mimic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mimic lands a nice knee to the body.
Mimic lands a good knee to the midsection. Escobar won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Mimic.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
Mimic lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Mimic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mimic obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mimic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mimic obliges.
Mimic cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Mimic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mimic managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mimic.
Mimic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mimic.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
A short right from Mimic.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
Mimic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escobar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mimic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with an elbow strike.
Mimic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mimic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Mimic lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Mimic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mimic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mimic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mimic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mimic misses with a knee to the head.
Mimic pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Mimic.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Mimic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mimic.
Mimic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mimic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mimic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mimic lands an elbow inside.
Mimic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mimic is keeping busy.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Mimic.
Mimic misses with a body punch.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses.
Mimic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mimic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mimic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Mimic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Nice elbow from Mimic.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Mimic landing knees to the body.
Mimic tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Mimic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mimic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mimic works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mimic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mimic 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mimic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloe Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera's entrance music is Remember my NAME!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloe Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rampage does no damage.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rampage tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rampage to the ground. Rampage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vera swings for the body but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rampage.
Rampage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Rampage is out of range.
Vera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Vera avoids a kick to the body.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rampage is looking to chop away at Vera's legs.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rampage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Rampage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rampage reverses the position - he's now on top in Vera's guard.
Rampage looking to pass the guard.
Vera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rampage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vera.
Vera tries to improve position but can't.
Vera is not content to let Rampage control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rampage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vera won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
Vera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera working the ground and pound.
Vera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rampage some visible discomfort.
Vera throws a strike aimed at the side of Rampage's head but Rampage avoids it well.
Rampage is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rampage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rampage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vera tries to advance to mount but Rampage denies him.
Vera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rampage down.
Vera working the strikes but Rampage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rampage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vera.
Rampage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is not content to let Vera control the position.
Rampage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vera pushes down on Rampage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rampage tries to get to full guard but Vera has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
Rampage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vera.
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 Aloe Vera 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.
Rampage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rampage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rampage clinches up against the cage.
Vera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vera wants the takedown. Rampage is fighting it off but Vera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rampage's guard against the cage.
Vera throws a strike but Rampage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rampage defends well.
Vera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera working for a triangle but Rampage defends it easily.
Aloe Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vera is looking for a triangle but Rampage pushes his legs off easily.
Rampage advances to half guard.
Vera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rampage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rampage's back!
Vera looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vera has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rampage! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vera gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloe Vera!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aloe Vera thanked •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snabbo Smido is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle tries to clinch there but Smido circles away.
Bickle stuffs the takedown.
Bickle throws an off balance right hand
and Smido counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smido.
Bickle controlling the position.
Smido landing with the ground and pound.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Smido is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Smido working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smido makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smido won't allow Bickle to sweep him here.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Smido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Bickle wants to stand but Smido is controlling the position.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.
Bickle looking to control.
Bickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Travis Bickle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smido throws a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido throws a right hand that misses
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smido.
Smido bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bickle has Smido up against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Smido.
Smido misses with a body punch.
Smido gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bickle to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smido postures up in Bickle 's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle wants to stand up but Smido is controlling him.
Bickle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smido keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bickle 's head.
Smido works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bickle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smido is working away from the top position though.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido lands strikes from half guard.
Smido seems to be working for a kimura but Bickle defends the submission attempt.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to escape.
Smido not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smido trying to mount his opponent but Bickle defends it.
Smido throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smido stops Bickle from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smido thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickle 's head.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Smido looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smido misses the jab.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Smido is just out of range.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Smido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smido misses with a takedown attempt
and Bickle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smido throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Smido looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
Bickle wants to clinch.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Smido keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle takes a swing at Smido's ribcage but misses.
Smido keeps the fight on the outside.
Smido moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle leaves Smido with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smido throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smido scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bickle doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smido takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smido throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Smido should have avoided that one.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Smido's shoulder, as Smido tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Bickle moves out of range as Smido strikes.
Bickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Smido. Smido gets slowly back to his feet.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snabbo Smido.
Smido shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smido was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to hold on but Smido postures up.
Smido landing strikes from the mount and Bickle is in trouble!
Bickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smido unloads with some shots from mount but Bickle bucks and avoids them well.
Bickle is looking to improve his position but Smido isn't that keen on the idea.
Bickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bickle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smido.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido connects with a couple of short punches.
Smido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bickle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smido is controlling him.
Smido looking to pass the guard.
Smido scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smido advances position into side control!
Bickle is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Snabbo Smido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Smido displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Smido misses with a body shot
and Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Smido blocks with his arms.
Smido blocks a body shot from Bickle .
Smido goes for a takedown attempt but Bickle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Smido circles away.
Smido closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smido looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bickle wants to get back to full guard.
Smido throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
Smido is looking to advance position but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smido.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bickle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smido.
Smido trying to pass the guard but Bickle defending well.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bickle to regain full guard.
Smido working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smido tries to free his leg and advance position but Bickle is retaining full guard.
Smido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Smido isn't so interested in that idea.
Smido slips nicely into half guard.
Smido is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smido seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smido lands a nice short elbow.
Smido is pressing down on Bickle 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bickle is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
Smido not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bickle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smido.
Bickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido wants to pass to mount but Bickle is defending the position.
Smido missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smido is looking to advance position but Bickle won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bickle reverses the position - he's now on top in Smido's guard.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Bickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bickle won't allow Smido to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bickle with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smido winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen The Town by Macklemore as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Little throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Little throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Little's midsection.
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Little is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Little advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little stalling.
Johnson tries to kick Little off but Little keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little throws a shot 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!
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson works over Little's head and body with a nice combination.
Little slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Little fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Little shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Little not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Little wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Little is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a nice body shot.
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Little tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Little pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Little sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Little is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Little moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Little working Johnson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jordan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Little keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Little's head back.
Little takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Little. Little circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Little tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sizes up Little with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Little.
Johnson punishes Little's body with a nice straight punch.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Little takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson digs a good hook to Little's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson cracks Little with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Little misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson jabs Little to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Little is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Little looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pulls Little in close to his closed guard and prevents Little from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Little.
Little missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Little wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Little.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Little has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Little swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Little.
Little swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Little shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson lunges at Little with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Little's hand.
Little looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Little's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Little's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Little manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab when Little was well out of range.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Little with a series of wild strikes but Little uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little thows a body shot but no joy.
Little shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Little darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Little looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Little's head but Little sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson feints a jab promting Little to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Little slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson cracks Little with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Little takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Omar Little.
I think Johnson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Johnson!
Jordan Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger!!!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplamocos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cullen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soplamocos wants to pass the guard but Cullen is keeping the position.
Cullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Soplamocos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cullen is looking to sweep but instead, Soplamocos has passed into half guard.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos trying to control the pace.
Cullen has hold of Soplamocos's hands but Soplamocos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soplamocos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soplamocos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cullen!
Soplamocos controlling the position easily from mount.
Soplamocos looking to control but Cullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cullen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soplamocos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soplamocos tries to control but Cullen wriggling away.
Soplamocos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Soplamocos throws a strike there. Cullen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos is controlling the pace.
Soplamocos drops an elbow to the side of Cullen's head.
Soplamocos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cullen's head.
Cullen tries to get to full guard but Soplamocos has control of the leg.
Soplamocos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cullen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soplamocos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Soplamocos works his way into side control.
Soplamocos wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos throws an elbow but Cullen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soplamocos working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soplamocos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cullen tries to buck Soplamocos off but Soplamocos is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos landing strikes.
Soplamocos trying to control the action but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Soplamocos moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Soplamocos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soplamocos has Cullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soplamocos.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Soplamocos.
Cullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cullen working aggressively here.
Soplamocos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soplamocos can't find room to land a body shot as Cullen controls the action.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
It looks like Kid Soplamocos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen avoiding damage as Soplamocos throws knees to the body.
Cullen has a couple of punches blocked by Soplamocos.
Cullen works on Soplamocos's body with a couple of short punches.
Cullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Soplamocos uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soplamocos is trying to drag Cullen to the mat but Cullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cullen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen is leaning against Soplamocos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soplamocos takes an elbow to the temple.
Cullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soplamocos takes a shot to the head.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Soplamocos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soplamocos goes for a takedown attempt but Cullen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cullen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soplamocos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soplamocos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Cullen blocks the low kick.
Soplamocos moves out of range of the strikes.
Soplamocos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Soplamocos has a takedown stuffed.
Soplamocos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soplamocos moves away.
Cullen scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a jab when Soplamocos was well out of range.
Soplamocos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cullen throws a shot from downtown. Soplamocos moves away and avoids it.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soplamocos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soplamocos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos feints and then cracks Cullen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cullen down.
Cullen scores with the left hand. Soplamocos knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos'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. This is the final round!
Soplamocos fails with a takedown attempt.
Soplamocos looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely.
Cullen lands with an uppercut that bounces Soplamocos off the cage and back into range.
Soplamocos dodges the punch combination from Cullen.
Cullen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Soplamocos misses
and Cullen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soplamocos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cullen throws a hook but Soplamocos avoids it easily.
Cullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Soplamocos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richard Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Soplamocos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos has managed to clinch.
Cullen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soplamocos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soplamocos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
Cullen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soplamocos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soplamocos passes into half guard.
Kid Soplamocos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soplamocos scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cullen is looking for a sweep. Soplamocos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soplamocos trying to control from half guard but Cullen is working away.
Soplamocos wants to free his trapped foot but Cullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soplamocos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Soplamocos is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soplamocos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cullen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Soplamocos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cullen misses with a looping right.
Cullen connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Soplamocos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soplamocos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Soplamocos!
Kid Soplamocos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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