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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhya Sankfurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhya Sankfurt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankfurt shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense.
Sankfurt stuffs the takedown.
Sankfurt is looking to clinch.
Fitch gets a double leg takedown into Sankfurt's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fitch wants to stand but Sankfurt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sankfurt trying to control the position.
Fitch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sankfurt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sankfurt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sankfurt on the ground.
Sankfurt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fitch tries to stand but Sankfurt is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankfurt is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Fitch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sankfurt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitch won't allow Sankfurt to sweep him here.
Fitch wants to stand but Sankfurt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sankfurt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wanted to stand there but Sankfurt had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Sankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch throws a head kick but Sankfurt moves out of range.
Sankfurt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhya Sankfurt.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Sankfurt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sankfurt.
Sankfurt tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Sankfurt gets tackled into the cage by Fitch. Fitch maintains the clinch.
Fitch fails to pull guard.
Fitch misses with an elbow strike.
Fitch trying to land knees to the body.
Fitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sankfurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sankfurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sankfurt gets control of Fitch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sankfurt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sankfurt has a closed guard, preventing Fitch from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch postures up.
Fitch wants to stand but Sankfurt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sankfurt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fitch wants to stand but Sankfurt is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rhya Sankfurt.
Sankfurt tries to clinch up
and Fitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankfurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitch but Fitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sankfurt slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankfurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankfurt throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Sankfurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitch defends it nicely.
Fitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sankfurt tries to avoid it but Fitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sankfurt to the ground. Sankfurt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sankfurt leaves Fitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sankfurt.
Sankfurt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sankfurt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sankfurt.
Sankfurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sankfurt. Sankfurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Sankfurt is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitch.
Fitch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sankfurt but Sankfurt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sankfurt fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitch sprawls well. He's pushed Sankfurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up with Sankfurt, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes Sankfurt against the cage but Sankfurt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - Sankfurt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Sankfurt moves out of range easily.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitch looks for a takedown but Sankfurt sprawls well.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Sankfurt leaves Fitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sankfurt counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt is looking to clinch but Fitch is avoiding it.
Sankfurt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch counters with a head kick.
Sankfurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitch sprawls well. He's pushed Sankfurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sankfurt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sankfurt. Sankfurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sankfurt tries to avoid it but Fitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sankfurt to the ground. Sankfurt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sankfurt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sankfurt avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Sankfurt. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sankfurt.
Sankfurt throws a lazy body kick
and Fitch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sankfurt's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch tries to stand but Sankfurt is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch gets to his feet. Sankfurt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sankfurt's waist but Sankfurt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitch off to one side.
Sankfurt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fitch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fitch is looking to clinch but Sankfurt is avoiding it.
Sankfurt misses with a combination
and Sankfurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Sankfurt tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Anderson Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankfurt leaves Fitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Fitch has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sankfurt's waist but Sankfurt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitch off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankfurt is looking to clinch.
Sankfurt looks for a takedown but Fitch sprawls well.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sankfurt swivels and escapes.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sankfurt but Sankfurt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sankfurt's guard.
Sankfurt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitch!
Fitch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sankfurt working for a guillotine from mount but Fitch is in no mood to give up.
Sankfurt trying to control but Fitch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sankfurt won't let Fitch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitch tries to get out of the position.
Sankfurt trying to control but Fitch is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rhya Sankfurt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sankfurt throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhya Sankfurt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitch 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Fitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valefor McCarron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valefor McCarron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Valefor McCarron has been cut.
McCarron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarron shoots in for a takedown but Temel shows good takedown defense.
Temel works McCarron's body with a nice hook.
McCarron shoots and misses
and Temel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valefor McCarron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temel to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarron tries for a takedown but Temel circles away easily
and Temel counters with a huge left! McCarron is in big trouble! He's backing up but Temel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCarron from any more damage. A dominating finish by Temel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Temel!
Ramazan Temel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colon comes to the cage accompanied by let the bodies hit the floor. Roberto Colon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter with a poor takedown
and Colon counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Colon looking for submissions off his back.
Carter working over Colon with some ground and pound. Colon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Colon's temple.
Colon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter throws an elbow that misses. Colon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Colon!
Colon slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colon to get the leverage.
Colon stands up and beckons Carter to join him on the feet.
Colon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter gets caught napping as Colon dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
Colon won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Colon is breathing heavily.
Colon won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Colon passes into half guard.
Carter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Colon manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
Carter wants to control but Colon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Colon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Colon's attempts to control the action.
Colon avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Colon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Colon avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Colon working for a guillotine from mount but Carter is in no mood to give up.
Colon prevents Carter from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Colon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Colon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colon misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Colon sneaks back into half guard.
Roberto Colon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colon trying to control from the bottom.
Colon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to stand up but Colon manages to regain full guard.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Colon is controlling him well.
Carter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Colon wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is trying to escape back to his feet but Colon uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Colon trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Colon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Colon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Colon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Colon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Colon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Colon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Carter to take his back!
Carter is trying to get back to his feet but Colon has full control of the position and if anything, Carter has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carter prevents Colon from getting a body triangle.
Carter is trying to defend against the choke here but Colon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Colon Tightens the hold and Carter taps out furiously! Colon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Colon!
Roberto Colon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stephenson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Ennio Morricone. Jim Stephenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephenson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith stands up out of the half guard.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Stephenson's guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Stephenson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Stephenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Stephenson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stephenson is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Stephenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Stephenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Stephenson on the inside.
Smith presses Stephenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stephenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jim Stephenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Smith.
Stephenson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Stephenson manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephenson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stephenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Stephenson.
Stephenson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stephenson gets a trip 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stephenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephenson has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stephenson gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Stephenson pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Stephenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is pushing down on Stephenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephenson tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stephenson is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stephenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Stephenson defends it well.
Stephenson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stephenson won't enjoy being in this position. Smith looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Stephenson is tapping - it's over boys! Smith picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ted Smith!
A relieved looking Ted Smith 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Morrison 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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20
170 lbs
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21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
and Byrd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Morrison has eaten all the pies!
Morrison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Byrd decides to return to a standing position.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byrd.
Morrison gets caught flat footed, as Byrd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Byrd forces his way into half 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!
Byrd wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Byrd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Byrd is taking a breather. Morrison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Byrd just wasn't active enough.
Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrd jumps guard.
Byrd is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Byrd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Byrd!
Byrd pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byrd slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison.
Byrd unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Morrison is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Byrd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between EvanB Shea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kirilenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Kirilenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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215 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EvanB Shea!
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, Mark Kirilenko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirilenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Shea sprawls well. He's pushed Kirilenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirilenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirilenko shoots in for a takedown but Shea shows good takedown defense.
Shea loads up on a big right hand but Kirilenko slips the punch.
Shea misses with a looping left.
Kirilenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirilenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kirilenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirilenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirilenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirilenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kirilenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirilenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirilenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirilenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirilenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirilenko.
Kirilenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirilenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirilenko postures up in Shea's guard and throws a big left but Shea blocks it.
Kirilenko is pushing down on Shea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shea is fighting to maintain full guard but Kirilenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirilenko drops an elbow to the side of Shea's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirilenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirilenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shea's head.
Kirilenko throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
Shea wants to get back to his feet.
Kirilenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shea is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirilenko.
Kirilenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kirilenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shea's head.
Kirilenko throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
Kirilenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirilenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirilenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kirilenko.
Kirilenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirilenko connects with a nice short shot to Shea's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirilenko working over Shea with some ground and pound. Shea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirilenko.
Shea has hold of Kirilenko's hands but Kirilenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirilenko on the ground.
Kirilenko thows a huge punch but Shea dodges it nicely.
Kirilenko throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
Kirilenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirilenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shea sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirilenko connects with a nice short shot to Shea's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Kirilenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kirilenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Shea misses.
Shea throws a right and a left that Kirilenko avoids nicely.
Shea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirilenko.
Kirilenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shea pinned against the cage. Shea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirilenko.
EvanB Shea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kirilenko.
Kirilenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shea's guard.
Kirilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirilenko wants to pass the guard but Shea is keeping the position.
Kirilenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirilenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mark Kirilenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea wants to stand up but Kirilenko is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirilenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirilenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirilenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirilenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirilenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirilenko advances to half guard.
Kirilenko looks to land a strike but Shea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shea's head.
Shea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirilenko.
Kirilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirilenko pushing down on Shea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirilenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirilenko.
Shea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kirilenko.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirilenko lands a nice short elbow.
Kirilenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kirilenko works his way into full mount!
Kirilenko unloading with bombs!
Kirilenko scoring with strikes but Shea is staying in there.
Kirilenko unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirilenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shea hang on?
Shea is rocked!
It looks like EvanB Shea has been cut.
Kirilenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Shea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Kirilenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
EvanB Shea's cut is getting worse.
Kirilenko unloading with bombs!
Kirilenko cracks Shea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
EvanB Shea's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirilenko unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Shea wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kirilenko celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kirilenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teu Pai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teu Pai!
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, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pai works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Pai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Pai.
Teu Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Pai counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Pai to acknowledge the strikes.
Pai throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Pai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pai throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Pai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Pai.
Pai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pai's waist but Pai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Pai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pai swivels and escapes.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas tries for a takedown but Pai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JJ Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Pai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pai avoids it really well and circles away.
Pai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pai slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Pai sprawls well.
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!
Pai looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pai lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Pai which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pai lands a two punch combo.
Pai scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Pai lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Pai leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Pai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pai pinned against the cage. Pai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Pai lands with a nice body punch.
Pai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Pai lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas dives in and grabs Pai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pai pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Pai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pai lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teu Pai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas shoots in but Pai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Pai. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teu Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Pai which made him look bad.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pai.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Pai jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pai is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Pai circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Pai counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teu Pai is winning the standup battle so far.
Pai feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Pai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pai jabs at Thomas's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pai stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Pai thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Pai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pai has got the better of the exchanges.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pai counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Pai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Thomas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pai Rushes Thomas and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Thomas is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Pai Piles on the pressure and Thomas crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teu Pai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Pedro Da Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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23
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Branton working the head and body with strikes.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Branton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Branton chips away with some ground and pound.
Branton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branton postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branton manages to get himself to full guard.
Da Silva drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Da Silva as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Branton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Da Silva! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pedro Da Silva!
Our winner, Pedro Da Silva, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stian Rexhaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stian Rexhaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Rexhaj sprawls well. He's pushed Hendricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hendricks throws a jab when Rexhaj was well out of range.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Rexhaj avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rexhaj throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Rexhaj tries to land a front kick but Hendricks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rexhaj lands a high kick!
It looks like Chris Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rexhaj avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stian Rexhaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hendricks.
Hendricks blocks a head kick by Rexhaj.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Rexhaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rexhaj pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Rexhaj goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rexhaj misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rexhaj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Rexhaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rexhaj pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Hendricks looks gassed!
Rexhaj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendricks.
Rexhaj throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rexhaj jabs Hendricks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rexhaj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rexhaj lands a big head kick that sends Hendricks tumbling to the mat! Rexhaj takes a step backwards and waves Hendricks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hendricks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks leaves his chin hanging out and Rexhaj seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hendricks crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stian Rexhaj!
After winning the bout, Stian Rexhaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evaldas Skarnulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Pelkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarnulis comes to the cage accompanied by Face the pain. Evaldas Skarnulis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evaldas Skarnulis!
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, Jukka Pelkko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarnulis tries to clinch but Pelkko moves out of range.
Skarnulis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big head kick from Skarnulis and Pelkko is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Jukka Pelkko has been cut.
Skarnulis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skarnulis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pelkko is trying to control the position but Skarnulis postures up.
Skarnulis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skarnulis with a nice head shot there.
Pelkko is looking to sinch up a triangle. Skarnulis throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pelkko's body to avoid the submission. Pelkko has instead reached around Skarnulis's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pelkko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jukka Pelkko!
Jukka Pelkko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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