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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Before the Flood-"Valor and Vengeance" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Hart had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hart!
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, Shawn Velazquez !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazquez .
Velazquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Velazquez slams his shin into Hart's torso.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velazquez as he avoids it easily.
Velazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hart.
Velazquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like James Hart has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velazquez throws a front kick that sends Hart stumbling back into the cage.
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Velazquez .
Hart is breathing heavily.
Velazquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velazquez .
Velazquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velazquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazquez .
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazquez .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazquez .
A good leg kick by Velazquez .
Hart looks for a takedown but Velazquez sprawls well.
Velazquez scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez pushes Hart away with a front kick.
Velazquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shawn Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velazquez .
Velazquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velazquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velazquez delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hart. That did some damage!
Velazquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velazquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velazquez lands with a nice body kick.
Velazquez lands a head kick. Hart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James Hart's cut is getting worse.
Shawn Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Velazquez lands with a nice body kick.
Velazquez lands a leg kick that knocks Hart off balance momentarily.
Velazquez lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Velazquez .
Velazquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velazquez lands with a slapping head kick.
Velazquez lands with a slapping head kick.
James Hart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Velazquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Velazquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velazquez lands a head kick. Hart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Velazquez thuds his shin into the meat of Hart's side.
Velazquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velazquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velazquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Velazquez slams his shin into Hart's torso.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeez, James Hart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Good leg kick by Velazquez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velazquez lands with a slapping head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Hart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Velazquez !
A relieved looking Shawn Velazquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Ricco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobo 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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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Ricco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobo James!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James darts in trying to clinch
and Ricco counters with a stiff right hand.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricco counters with a one-two to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ricco blocks the low kick.
Ricco fails to land with a series of punches.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricco fails to land the takedown.
James has managed to clinch.
James gets underhooks to prevent Ricco's takedown attempt.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ricco has James pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Ricco counters with a straight right hand.
Ricco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
James wants to clinch
and Ricco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James tries to clinch there but Ricco circles away.
Ricco keeps the fight on the outside.
James gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ricco wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ricco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ricco is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Ricco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ricco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ricco tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James wants to control but Ricco is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ricco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Ricco persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Ricco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricco misses with a few strikes there.
Ricco lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James closes the distance and pushes Ricco back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ricco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Ricco working hard to break the clinch.
Ricco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James has Ricco pressed against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricco lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Ricco closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricco.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ricco tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ricco to the ground. Ricco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James misses with a body punch
and Ricco counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James shoots in and drives through. Ricco sprawls well.
Ricco fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ricco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Ricco counters with a one-two to the body.
James drives through with a takedown into Ricco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ricco is breathing heavily.
James wants to control from the top but Ricco keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo James dominated that round.
That's time! Ricco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ricco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James dives in and grabs Ricco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricco pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Ricco lands with a cross.
James tries to clinch but Ricco moves out of range.
Ricco darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Ricco is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricco blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James jumps guard but Ricco stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James prevents Ricco from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricco tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricco is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Ricco working hard to break the clinch.
Ricco avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James misses with a body punch.
Ricco blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ricco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ricco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricco misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ricco misses.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinny Ricco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo James.
Ricco blocks a jab.
James shoots for a takedown but Ricco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ricco lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Ricco looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James tries to clinch but Ricco moves out of range.
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ricco sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James wants to take a breather but Ricco is having none of it.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Ricco is defending well.
James seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ricco has recovered full guard.
Ricco is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricco thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricco avoids the attempt from James to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Ricco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ricco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
James misses with a right hand
and Ricco counters with a one-two to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ricco shows good takedown defense.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Ricco stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinny Ricco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo James.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James wants to clinch
and Ricco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricco is able to avoid easily.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ricco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes the distance but Ricco moves to the side
and Ricco moves into the clinch.
Ricco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Ricco is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James tries to pull guard but Ricco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ricco is trying to break free.
James lands a nice elbow.
James pushes Ricco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James jumps guard but Ricco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricco is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Ricco.
James tries to clinch up but Ricco circles away and keeps his distance.
James looks for a takedown but Ricco sprawls well.
Ricco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Ricco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James moves into range and clinches up with Ricco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricco throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James tries to clinch up but Ricco circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James takes one on the button.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ricco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricco regains half guard.
Ricco wants to get back to full guard.
Ricco kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
Ricco instigates a clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricco can't break the clinch.
James working aggressively here.
Ricco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James breaks from the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but Ricco pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ricco counters with a stiff right hand.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James throws a jab when Ricco was well out of range.
James looks to land a combination but Ricco avoids it well.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ricco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricco jabs at James's body.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James tries to clinch but Ricco is having none of it.
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 Vinny Ricco.
I think Ricco 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Ricco!
A less than humble Vinny Ricco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Deli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Leaf has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Deli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leaf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leaf struggling a bit here.
Deli just content to control the position.
Deli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leaf down.
Deli lands an elbow.
Leaf trying to remain calm as Deli controls from the top position.
Deli lands an elbow.
Deli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Leaf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deli scores with punches from side control.
Leaf is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deli scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Leaf is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Deli can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Deli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ran Caleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ran Caleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caleb as he avoids it easily.
Caleb tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Jason Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caleb misses the shot to the body.
Caleb tries to clinch up.
Caleb lands a nice hook to Overeem's body. Overeem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caleb stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
Caleb tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overeem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Caleb!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overeem controlling the pace for now.
Caleb is squirming around, avoiding Overeem's attempts to control the action.
Caleb is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem controlling from the full mount.
Caleb is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
Overeem unloads with some shots from mount but Caleb bucks and avoids them well.
Overeem has control of Caleb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caleb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Overeem swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caleb is now in Overeem's guard. A big mistake from Overeem there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caleb wants to stand and escape but instead Overeem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Overeem as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Caleb screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Overeem! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Overeem!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coryatt comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome 2 Houston. Kevin Hawke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coryatt lands a leg kick that knocks Hawke off balance momentarily.
Coryatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Coryatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawke wants to clinch
and Coryatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coryatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawke moves out of range of the strikes.
Coryatt missing with a left hand there. Hawke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coryatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawke tries to clinch up
and Coryatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coryatt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coryatt has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hawke works to full guard.
Coryatt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawke keeping full guard, as Coryatt tries to pass.
Hawke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawke wants to stand and escape but Coryatt is having none of it.
Coryatt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coryatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coryatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawke on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coryatt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Coryatt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coryatt controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Kevin Coryatt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hawke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke closes the distance but Coryatt moves to the side
and Coryatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Coryatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawke.
Hawke tries to clinch up
and Coryatt counters with a left to the body.
Coryatt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coryatt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hawke wants to clinch.
Hawke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coryatt lands an elbow inside.
Coryatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coryatt lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coryatt blocks it with crossed arms.
Coryatt manages to break the clinch.
Hawke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawke looks to clinch
and Coryatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Hawke.
Hawke wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance.
Coryatt connects with a leg kick. Hawke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Coryatt circles away easily
and Coryatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hawke tries to clinch up
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Coryatt catches Hawke right on the button with a cross.
Coryatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Coryatt.
Coryatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawke slips under a jab.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coryatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coryatt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt stops Hawke from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Coryatt there.
Coryatt lands with a punch from half guard.
Coryatt wants to control but Hawke is keeping him busy.
Coryatt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coryatt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coryatt is nestled in close to Hawke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawke is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Coryatt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coryatt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coryatt stands up out of the half guard.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coryatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt cracks Hawke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coryatt.
Coryatt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coryatt looking to pass the guard.
Coryatt wants to control from the top but Hawke keeps moving.
Hawke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coryatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawke is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coryatt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coryatt is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawke has wrist control.
Coryatt trying to control but Hawke is working from the bottom.
Coryatt is standing up over Hawke. Hawke looks to escape but Coryatt dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coryatt working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coryatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawke looks to clinch
and Coryatt counters with a nice body shot.
Hawke throws a head kick but Coryatt moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Hawke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hawke.
Hawke misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coryatt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hawke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coryatt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coryatt.
Coryatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawke can do to turn this around?
Coryatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kevin Coryatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coryatt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kevin Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coryatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Coryatt.
A jab from Coryatt finds it's way through Hawke's defenses.
Coryatt gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coryatt is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coryatt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt with a nice cross.
Kevin Coryatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Coryatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
Hawke walks into a jab.
Coryatt misses the jab.
Hawke darts in trying to clinch
enabling Coryatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Coryatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawke.
Hawke tries to clinch but Coryatt moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coryatt scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt scores with a leg kick.
Hawke wants to clinch.
Coryatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coryatt cracks Hawke with an open hand slap.
Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coryatt.
Hawke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coryatt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coryatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hawke wants to stand but Coryatt is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coryatt 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
A less than humble Kevin Coryatt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Einarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Einar Einarson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Einar Einarson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einarson gets a takedown into half guard.
Einarson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Einarson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Einarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Da Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Einarson thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
Einarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einarson working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einarson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Einarson trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva taking some punishment here, with Einarson in his half guard.
Einarson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Einarson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Da Silva to regain full guard.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Einarson defends easily.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einarson content to stall in guard here.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Einarson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einarson cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Einarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Einarson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson landing with the ground and pound.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einarson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarson.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Einarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva working for a triangle but Einarson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Einarson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Einarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Einarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Einarson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Einarson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Einarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Einarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Einarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Einarson is proving a slippery customer.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einar Einarson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einarson postures up.
Da Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Einarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarson works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einarson landing with the ground and pound.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Einarson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Einarson stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva is controlling Einarson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Einarson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Einarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Einarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
Einarson distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Einarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Einarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Einarson being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Einarson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
Einarson with a nice head shot there.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarson.
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einarson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Einarson tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Einarson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Einarson is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Einarson is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Einarson wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Pedro Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Einarson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Einarson!
Einarson with a nice head shot there.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva controls Einarson momentarily but Einarson frees himself.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Einarson postures up.
Einarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einarson is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Einar Einarson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einarson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Einarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einarson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Einarson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Salamander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Salamander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Salamander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rice!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamander misses with a looping left.
Rice shoots in and gets a takedown into Salamander's guard.
Salamander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice pushes down on Salamander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rice seems to be looking for submissions.
Rice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salamander tries to get to full guard but Rice has control of the leg.
Salamander is concentrating on defense, preventing Rice from advancing position.
Rice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salamander tries to get to full guard but Rice has control of the leg.
Salamander is defending against the submission attempts here by Rice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salamander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salamander gets back to full guard.
Salamander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salamander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rice looking for submissions off his back.
Salamander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice wants to improve his position but Salamander is controlling well.
Salamander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salamander is looking to take a break and control but Rice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rice gets full guard.
Salamander trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salamander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salamander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salamander trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamander distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Salamander from controlling successfully.
Rice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salamander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salamander distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salamander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salamander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salamander wants to pass the guard but Rice is keeping the position.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Salamander from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salamander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salamander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salamander with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salamander defends well.
Salamander advances position into side control!
Rice taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rice is trying to control Salamander's posture but Salamander avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rice takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Salamander is working Rice over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salamander is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Salamander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salamander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rice.
Rice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salamander to the mat! Salamander manages to get full guard.
Salamander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salamander looking for a sweep. Not yet Salamander, not yet.
Salamander tries to strike from the bottom.
Salamander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salamander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rice manages to get himself to full guard.
Salamander has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rice to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Salamander is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rice pulls down on the head and he's put Salamander to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Rice!
A very excited looking Sam Rice 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syn has chosen Truth by Alexander as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Syn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer throws a right and a left that Syn avoids nicely.
Archer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Syn counters with a right hand to the body.
Syn checks a low kick from Archer.
Syn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer wants to clinch but Syn slips to the side
and Syn counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Archer right on the button. Archer goes down! Syn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Syn gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Syn! Franky Syn retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Franky Syn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Boris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon has chosen Riot - Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Mad Raefon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Boris!
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, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Boris.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd goes nuts as Raefon knocks Boris out cold with a massive hammerfist! Raefon Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mad Raefon!
An out of breath Mad Raefon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Skaft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Skaft!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanikawa throws a hook but Skaft avoids it easily.
Skaft misses with a wild body shot.
Skaft throws a body punch but Tanikawa moves out of range.
Tanikawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanikawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skaft napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanikawa is staying tight to Skaft's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tanikawa lands a nice forearm strike.
Tanikawa taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanikawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Johannes Skaft has been cut.
Skaft is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tanikawa working the ground and pound.
Skaft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skaft tries to get out of the position.
Tanikawa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Skaft's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tanikawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanikawa landing strikes.
Johannes Skaft's cut is getting worse.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Skaft on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skaft tries to buck Tanikawa off but Tanikawa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanikawa cracks Skaft with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tanikawa cracks Skaft with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanikawa controlling the position.
Tanikawa is working Skaft over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johannes Skaft's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skaft takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Johannes Skaft's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johannes Skaft's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sadaharu Tanikawa!
Sadaharu Tanikawa is the new heavyweight champion!
Sadaharu Tanikawa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -, into his post fight interview.
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