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Volume 135 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lannister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lannister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lannister scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Lannister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lannister tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lannister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lannister is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micah Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiser Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fantasy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiser Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Sosa clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sosa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sosa throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sosa has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the cage.
Sosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiser Sosa!
A victorious Kiser Sosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's entrance music is 2pac - hit em up. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Lopes.
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li 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.
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopes working the body and head with strikes.
Li is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopes off and has taken his back!
Li is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lopes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looking to break Lopes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lopes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Li will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Li looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Lopes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Li is looking for the choke from the back position but Lopes is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopes showing good submission defense here.
Li is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lopes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lopes for a finish.
Lopes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Li off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Li patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Li patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lopes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lopes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lopes for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working for a choke but Lopes is defending well.
Lopes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Li's arms.
Li 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, Lopes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lopes trying to control the position but Li manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lopes escapes and is now in half guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li gets back to full guard.
Li has his feet on Lopes's thighs here. He's pushed Lopes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lopes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Li!
During a confident post fight interview, John Li 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 Philip Bhreithiun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Bhreithiun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John McGuirk's chin.
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Bhreithiun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhreithiun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuirk smiles and moves away.
Bhreithiun swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuirk.
Bhreithiun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Bhreithiun tries to clinch but McGuirk moves away
and McGuirk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGuirk stalls.
Bhreithiun tries to pull guard but McGuirk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Bhreithiun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bhreithiun as McGuirk tries to tie him up.
McGuirk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuirk manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuirk.
McGuirk is looking to take a break and control but Bhreithiun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bhreithiun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bhreithiun is trying desperately to improve position.
McGuirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bhreithiun is looking to escape.
McGuirk lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuirk has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuirk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bhreithiun because McGuirk loaded up on that one.
McGuirk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bhreithiun is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhreithiun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuirk dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bhreithiun is controlling McGuirk's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk throws a strike but Bhreithiun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bhreithiun looking to pass the guard.
Bhreithiun stays in close to McGuirk's body and controls the position.
McGuirk trying to keep a closed guard but Bhreithiun is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuirk is looking to stand up but Bhreithiun isn't so interested in that idea.
Bhreithiun trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Philip Bhreithiun wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bhreithiun shoots in and drives through. McGuirk sprawls well.
Bhreithiun swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuirk.
McGuirk scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuirk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bhreithiun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuirk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bhreithiun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McGuirk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuirk gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bhreithiun as McGuirk tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuirk.
Bhreithiun looking to slow down the pace here.
Bhreithiun blocks the elbow strike.
McGuirk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bhreithiun is trying to keep McGuirk in close.
John McGuirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhreithiun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuirk passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bhreithiun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGuirk looking to sit in guard and control but Bhreithiun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bhreithiun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuirk dives on top into guard.
McGuirk postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bhreithiun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bhreithiun has escaped and now he's on top!
Bhreithiun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuirk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bhreithiun, into his guard.
Bhreithiun has McGuirk pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk looking to sit in guard and control but Bhreithiun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bhreithiun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bhreithiun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bhreithiun has gone for a leg lock! McGuirk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bhreithiun's guard.
McGuirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuirk wants to get up but he can't break Bhreithiun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun looking to control.
Bhreithiun has control of McGuirk's left arm, preventing McGuirk from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Philip Bhreithiun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGuirk moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuirk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bhreithiun regains guard.
McGuirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhreithiun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuirk throws a strike but Bhreithiun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McGuirk 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!
McGuirk tries to clinch but Bhreithiun is having none of it.
McGuirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bhreithiun, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuirk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuirk tries to land a knee to the head but Bhreithiun blocks with his arms.
Bhreithiun looking for a takedown.
Bhreithiun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGuirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhreithiun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhreithiun wants to sweep but no luck.
Bhreithiun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGuirk throws an elbow that misses. Bhreithiun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuirk's guard. Nice move by Bhreithiun!
Bhreithiun won't allow McGuirk to get back to his feet.
Bhreithiun stands and throws McGuirk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGuirk manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bhreithiun controlling the action here.
McGuirk controlling the position well.
Bhreithiun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuirk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bhreithiun.
Bhreithiun is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhreithiun is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bhreithiun works his way into side control.
McGuirk tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bhreithiun easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk tries to hold on but Bhreithiun pushes him away.
McGuirk prevents Bhreithiun from taking his back.
Bhreithiun goes for an armbar but McGuirk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGuirk.
John McGuirk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bhreithiun trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Philip Bhreithiun.
Well McGuirk 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McGuirk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Aconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Aconte!
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, Ted Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has Aconte up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Aconte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Aconte has wrist control.
Smith is sitting in close to Aconte's body. Aconte has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aconte.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Aconte!
Magnus Aconte took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Malicious Intent Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakiv Plushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Face the Pain by Stemm. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 lbs
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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, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakiv Plushenko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Plushenko finds it's way through Branton's defenses.
A punch combination from Plushenko misses.
Branton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plushenko throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Plushenko scores with a four punch combination!
Branton is looking to land body kicks.
Branton feints and as Plushenko raises his hands in defense, Branton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plushenko keeping moving, preventing Branton from controlling successfully.
Plushenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Plushenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plushenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Branton's guard.
Plushenko stopping the sweep attempt from Branton.
Branton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plushenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton trying to keep a closed guard but Plushenko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branton keeping moving, preventing Plushenko from controlling successfully.
Branton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plushenko throwing strikes from guard but Branton blocks nicely.
Branton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plushenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Plushenko lands a couple of elbows.
Branton keeping moving, preventing Plushenko from controlling successfully.
Branton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branton tries to get out of the position.
Plushenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plushenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plushenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plushenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Plushenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branton tries to clinch but Plushenko moves away
and Plushenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Branton tries to clinch but Plushenko is having none of it.
Branton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Plushenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Branton doesn't manage to clinch there - Plushenko circles away.
Billy Branton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branton moves in looking to clinch but Plushenko pushes him off.
Plushenko cracks Branton with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plushenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Plushenko.
Plushenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Plushenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Branton wants to improve his position but Plushenko is controlling well.
Branton is trying to maintain the position but Plushenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Plushenko prevents Branton from improving his position.
Plushenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Plushenko wants to take a breather but Branton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plushenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Branton!
Plushenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Plushenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Plushenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Plushenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Branton is rocked!
Plushenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh Branton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plushenko content just to control the position here.
Plushenko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Branton bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Plushenko and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yakiv Plushenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stian Rexhaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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, Chris Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stian Rexhaj!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rexhaj.
Rexhaj throws a leg kick which misses Hendricks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendricks tries to avoid it.
Rexhaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rexhaj takes one to the chin there.
Rexhaj throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Rexhaj.
Rexhaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Rexhaj.
Rexhaj scores with a spinning back kick!
Hendricks wants to stay close but Rexhaj steps back to make room for something. Hendricks seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Rexhaj and Hendricks drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stian Rexhaj!
A very excited looking Stian Rexhaj 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sher Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's a fight. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Roy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws the kick towards the body but Roy avoids it.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
Roy connects with a single shot there.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Roy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wood!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wood escapes and throws Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roy looking for a sweep but Wood has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wood wants to finish this one by submission but Roy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wood.
Roy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Wood prevents Roy from improving his position.
Roy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood is trying to control. Roy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roy gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roy has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Roy.
Wood passes Roy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wood prevents Roy from improving his position.
Roy looking for submissions off his back.
Roy is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.
Roy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Roy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roy tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg.
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Roy defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Roy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Roy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roy pushing down on Wood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roy seems to be looking for submissions.
Roy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wood kicks Roy off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to work over Roy's front leg with a kick but Roy checks it.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roy.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Sher Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood throws a leg kick but Roy moved away.
Roy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roy thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood stuffs the takedown attempt from Roy. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Roy throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Roy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roy cracks Wood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood leaves Roy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good work by Roy as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Wood throws a low kick but Roy moves out of range easily.
Roy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roy's knee momentarily.
Sher Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Roy.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Roy moves out of range easily.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Roy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wood rather than just go for the knockout.
Roy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood throws a head kick but Roy moves out of range.
Wood tries to work over Roy's front leg with a kick but Roy checks it.
Wood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wood jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy is looking for a sweep.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy is trying to improve his position.
Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood gets to mount! Roy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Wood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wood throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
Roy swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Roy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Roy persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but Roy saw it coming and moves away.
Wood misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wood trying to control the position.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roy tries to advance to mount but Wood denies him.
Wood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Roy 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.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
Wood is really struggling to control Roy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Roy off! Roy jumps back into Wood's guard.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy 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.
Wood is looking to stand up but Roy isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucas Roy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy 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.
Wood pulls Roy in to control the position.
Wood keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Wood is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sher Wood wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Roy.
I think Roy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Roy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeycutt has chosen Riot- 2 Chainz as his entrance music. Chris Honeycutt struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs 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. Chris Honeycutt looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Honeycutt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeycutt scores with a jab to the body.
Honeycutt misses with a low kick.
James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Honeycutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honeycutt looks gassed!
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James trying to control but Honeycutt postures up.
Honeycutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honeycutt throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James wants to control but Honeycutt is keeping busy.
Honeycutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James is doing well to control the position and prevent Honeycutt from advancing to side control.
Honeycutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Honeycutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to control Honeycutt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honeycutt scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is trying to maintain the position but Honeycutt is very close to passing his half guard.
Honeycutt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honeycutt is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honeycutt to get the leverage.
James misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James is looking to clinch.
Honeycutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Honeycutt gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is looking to escape.
Honeycutt blocks the strikes from James.
Honeycutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honeycutt not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honeycutt stops James from getting back to his feet.
It looks like Honeycutt is going to stand back up.
Honeycutt is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Honeycutt finds it's way through James's defenses.
Honeycutt thows a body shot but no joy.
James lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Honeycutt is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Honeycutt hang on?
James working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Honeycutt is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. James locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Honeycutt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepper James!
Pepper James retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Pepper James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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