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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Vampire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mac!
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, Blood Vampire!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vampire throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vampire looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vampire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac somewhat.
Mac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vampire is fending him off so far but Mac persists. Nope, Vampire circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac drives through with a takedown into Vampire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vampire trying to strike off his back.
Mac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vampire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac wants to control from the top but Vampire keeps moving.
Mac is pushing down on Vampire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vampire is fighting to maintain full guard but Mac has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vampire is refusing to be controlled, as Mac sits in half guard.
Mac is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vampire!
Vampire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac trying to control but Vampire is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vampire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mac with good strikes from the mount here!
Mac mounts Vampire! Really nice guard pass there!
Vampire tries to reverse the position but Mac maintains control.
Mac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vampire has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mac dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac takes Vampire's back.
Vampire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mac gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vampire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vampire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vampire can't escape the position.
Mac tries to get the hooks in deep but Vampire pushed the leg off.
Vampire can't escape the position.
Vampire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mac patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vampire has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vampire manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mac's guard. Nice work there by Vampire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vampire frees his head nicely. Oh but Mac has switched to an armbar! Vampire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kieran Mac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Van Der Saar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Van Der Saar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Andre Van Der Saar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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138 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mighty Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Van Der Saar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Saar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mouse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Der Saar is able to avoid easily.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Der Saar counters with a two punch combo.
Mouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Der Saar counters with a series of strikes. Mouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Van Der Saar does no damage.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Saar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mighty Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Saar checks a low kick from Mouse.
Mouse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Saar ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouse.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Saar.
Van Der Saar misses with a double jab.
Van Der Saar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Saar. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Saar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mouse is rocked!
It looks like Mighty Mouse has been cut.
Van Der Saar misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Saar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mouse.
It looks like Andre Van Der Saar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Saar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Saar dodges the punch combination from Mouse.
Mouse shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mouse landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Der Saar defends it well.
Mouse looking to finish Van Der Saar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Der Saar!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Van Der Saar is surviving well by controlling Mouse's body position as best he can.
Mouse unloading with bombs!
Van Der Saar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mouse controlling from mount.
Mouse landing strikes from the mount and Van Der Saar is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse working for a submission but Van Der Saar is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse looking to finish Van Der Saar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Der Saar!
Mouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Mouse dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mouse feints a jab promting Van Der Saar to slip. Mouse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Der Saar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Saar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Saar.
Van Der Saar throws a nice head kick!
Van Der Saar slips a jab from Mouse.
Mouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Der Saar ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
Mouse throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Saar moves away and avoids it.
Mouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Saar is just out of range.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Van Der Saar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Saar throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Saar.
Mighty Mouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mouse misses with a wild body shot.
Mouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Der Saar backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Mighty Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Saar.
Van Der Saar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to bum rush Van Der Saar with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Saar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Van Der Saar moves out of range.
Van Der Saar cracks Mouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Der Saar throws a series of punches but Mouse avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Saar throws a right and a left that Mouse avoids nicely.
Mouse walks into a jab.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Van Der Saar moves out of range.
Van Der Saar misses with the combination.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Saar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Saar throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouse.
Van Der Saar misses with a wild combination.
Mouse tries to work over Van Der Saar's front leg with a kick but Van Der Saar checks it.
Van Der Saar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Der Saar misses with a wild combination.
Mouse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Saar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mouse lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Andre Van Der Saar's cut even more.
Van Der Saar takes one to the side of the head.
Mouse throws a right and a left that Van Der Saar avoids nicely.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Der Saar counters with a series of strikes. Mouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Saar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse throws a right hand that Van Der Saar ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Saar also avoids with ease.
Van Der Saar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Der Saar scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Mouse dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mouse misses with the combination.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Der Saar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mouse is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oh Mouse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Saar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mouse, as that shot connected.
Mouse seems to have got his legs back now.
Mouse misses with a combination
and Van Der Saar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Saar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Saar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Der Saar misses with a few strikes there.
Mouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Mouse misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Saar counters with a straight right hand.
Mouse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Der Saar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Saar avoids the head kick by Mouse.
A punch combination from Van Der Saar misses.
Mouse walks into a left hand.
Van Der Saar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Saar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Saar is fending him off so far but Mouse persists. Nope, Van Der Saar circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Der Saar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Saar.
Mouse throws a right and a left that Van Der Saar avoids nicely.
Van Der Saar swinging wildly here.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Van Der Saar.
A low kick from Mouse is predictable there
and Van Der Saar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Der Saar blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Saar.
Mouse throws a one two combo.
Andre Van Der Saar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mouse scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Saar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Saar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Saar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mouse misses with a two punch combination.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Der Saar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Saar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Mouse stalks Van Der Saar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Der Saar's face. Van Der Saar staggers backwards, shaken.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Mouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Saar misses with a wild combination.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Mouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mighty Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouse slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Saar.
Mouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mouse misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Van Der Saar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Saar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Mouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Mouse!
After winning the bout, Mighty Mouse thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Ferguson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Ferguson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jackson Jones!
A very excited looking Jackson Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogey James told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Sandoval!
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, Bogey James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sandoval avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James jumps into guard, dragging Sandoval to the mat.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James is trying to control the position but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Sandoval works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandoval pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandoval tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is pressing down on Sandoval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sandoval passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Sandoval has control of the leg.
Sandoval wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is looking for a sweep. Sandoval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandoval working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to advance position but James counters by regaining guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James wants to stand and escape but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sandoval 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.
Sandoval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stops Sandoval from passing to mount.
Sandoval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sandoval tries to move to full mount but James actually manages to regain half guard.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Sandoval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is pressing down on Sandoval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James trying to control the position.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Sandoval scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandoval has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval throwing strikes but missing.
Sandoval works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James is looking to stand up but Sandoval isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sandoval dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogey James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sandoval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sandoval won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sandoval is avoiding damage well.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sandoval is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sandoval will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
James looking to control but instead Sandoval has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bogey James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandoval defending well though.
Ground and pound from James.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandoval has managed to free his arm - good work.
James is pressing down on Sandoval's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandoval is holding on for now.
James thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
James is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James tries to pass to full mount but Sandoval defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bogey James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sandoval has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sandoval and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogey James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sandoval fails with the takedown
and James counters by clinching up.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sandoval after a bit of a struggle.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sandoval avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James decides to pull guard.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Sandoval is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
James thowing shots but they're missing.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James punching from mount but Sandoval doing a good job of avoiding damage.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
James throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sandoval because James loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sandoval holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
James throwing strikes here but Sandoval is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
James looking to finish Sandoval with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sandoval!
Sandoval is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Sandoval bucks and avoids them well.
James cracks Sandoval with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James tries to control but Sandoval wriggling away.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sandoval can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James wants to control the pace but Sandoval is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws some wild stikes that Sandoval manages to avoid easily.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sandoval is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James cracks Sandoval with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a head shot.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogey James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogey James!
A very excited looking Bogey James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Perry Mason. Tank James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcelo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank James!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Nogueira.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Nogueira has double underhooks.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
James wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Marcelo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries to work over Nogueira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tank James has been cut.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nogueira leaning his opponent against the cage.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Nogueira jumps guard but James stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
James clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James is looking to stall here but Nogueira recovers full guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stands up from Nogueira's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nogueira throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Nogueira only half commits.
James misses with a low kick.
Nogueira leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira has taken the fight to the clinch.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nogueira wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
James stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
James lands a body shot.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James leaning against his opponent.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James pushes Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is trying to force a seperation but Nogueira has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control the position but instead, Nogueira has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira misses with a straight right.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nogueira, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James misses the shot to the body.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James drives through and clinches with Nogueira against the cage.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James clinches with his opponent.
Nogueira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nogueira missing with knees to the body.
James tries to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
Nogueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nogueira jumps guard but James stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James tries to circle away but Nogueira has him pinned against the cage.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogueira's elbow.
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
James throws a hook but Nogueira blocks it.
James misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira misses with a body shot.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nogueira in his tracks.
Nogueira throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira which made him look bad.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Tank James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James works Nogueira's body with a nice hook.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from James misses.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nogueira takes one on the button.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcelo Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James thuds his right hand into Nogueira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James tries to circle away but Nogueira has him pinned against the cage.
James wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
James pulls guard successfully.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nogueira rather than just go for the knockout.
James looks for a takedown but Nogueira sprawls well.
Marcelo Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueira is trying to stall.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nogueira as James tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Nogueira has double underhooks.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcelo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira.
James tries to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling the position.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Nogueira has double underhooks.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James manages to pull guard.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is pulling down on Nogueira's head to control his posture.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James pulls Nogueira in to control the position.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tank James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank James!
After winning the bout, Tank James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrassle Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Killingson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrassle Coach has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wrassle Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Killingson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killingson has his takedown stuffed
and Coach counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killingson!
Coach prevents Killingson from getting the reversal.
Killingson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Killingson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killingson tries to lock up and control but Coach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coach prevents Killingson from getting the reversal.
Coach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killingson on the ground.
Killingson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killingson is looking to control Coach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killingson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killingson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Killingson working for a triangle but Coach defends it easily.
Coach preventing the sweep.
Killingson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coach 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 Killingson.
Killingson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach tries to roll over but Killingson keeps him under control.
Killingson is working for a kimura but Coach is defending it quite comfortably.
Coach is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coach tries to get out of the position.
Coach manages to get to full guard.
Killingson 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.
Killingson stands and throws Coach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killingson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killingson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coach, who protects the arm well.
Killingson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killingson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coach, who protects the arm well.
Coach is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coach throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Coach is looking to reverse the position.
Killingson is trying to get an arm triangle but Coach is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killingson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coach tries to improve position but can't.
Coach manages to get back to half guard.
Killingson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killingson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Killingson prevents Coach from improving his position.
Killingson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killingson is working for a submission of some sort.
Coach moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Killingson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killingson misses with a takedown
and Coach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Killingson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killingson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killingson.
Coach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killingson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coach has managed to get both his arms back between Killingson's legs - danger averted.
Killingson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Killingson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greg Killingson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach postures up and lands a big shot to Killingson's brow.
Killingson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coach manages to get himself to full guard.
Coach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coach is working hard here to advance position.
Killingson 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.
Killingson won't allow Coach to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killingson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Killingson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Killingson cracks Coach with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killingson drops back looking for a leg! Coach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coach manages to kick Killingson off! Killingson jumps back into Coach's guard.
Killingson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killingson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killingson stopping the sweep attempt from Coach.
Killingson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Killingson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coach manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Killingson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killingson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coach looking to finish Killingson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killingson!
Killingson gets back to half guard.
Killingson moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach is sitting in close to Killingson's body. Killingson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Coach is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Coach is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Killingson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Killingson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coalman shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coalman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coalman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson wants to control but Coalman is having none of it.
Coalman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coalman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Coalman has control of the leg.
Coalman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coalman.
Coalman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Coalman.
Johnson pushes Coalman off looking to stand but Coalman dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Coalman is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Coalman control the position.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coalman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coalman throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is pulling down on Coalman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coalman, at least for the moment.
Coalman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Coalman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coalman is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Coalman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Coalman has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrious Johnson!
Demetrious Johnson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakuragi Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Dillard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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133 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sakuragi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillard has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Dillard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillard has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dillard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Dillard dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Dillard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Dillard off.
Dillard is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillard off and has taken his back!
Johnson looking to break Dillard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dillard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tightening his grip on Dillard, looking for the choke.
Dillard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dillard trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson is looking for a choke. Dillard gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dillard manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working for a triangle but Dillard defends it easily.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dillard 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 Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bench press Dillard off him but Dillard keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Dillard trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Dillard sits in half guard.
Dillard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Dillard wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Dillard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dillard moves to take his opponent's back.
Dillard is cranking Johnson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Johnson! He's tightened the choke and Johnson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kirk Dillard!
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