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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curly Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Jackson!
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, Curly Howard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howard.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard scoring well with a low kick there.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Jackson sends Howard down but not out. Jackson dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Curly Howard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson has an Americana. Howard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Jackson!
Post fight, Jay Jackson stared into the camera and said 'Houston, Texas, I love you! Shout out to the best manager in the world, Kenny Powers'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeo Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Worner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeo Warren's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeo Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side.
Worner misses with a takedown
and Warren counters by clinching up.
Warren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeo Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
Worner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warren to keep the fight standing.
Warren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Worner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Worner just trying to survive but Warren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren has good solid back control here.
Warren has Worner flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner trying to control the hands but Warren won't let him.
Warren just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Warren is hanging on to Worner's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner wants to control his opponent's hands but Warren gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren controls the action.
Worner is trying to break free.
Worner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warren's arms.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worner on the ground.
Warren is riding his opponent, not letting Worner buck him off.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Worner trying to control the action but Warren just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Worner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Warren.
Worner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warren's arms.
Warren is trying to stick to Worner's back but Worner is turning into Warren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Worner.
Worner throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is pulling down on Worner's head. It's preventing any offense from Worner, at least for the moment.
Warren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warren tries to get out of the position.
Worner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Worner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren is controlling Worner's posture.
Worner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worner throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Worner throws an elbow that misses. Warren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Worner's guard. Nice move by Warren!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeo Warren will probably get the nod.
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.
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worner misses with a takedown
and Warren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Worner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warren is controlling him.
Warren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Worner has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a head kick.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worner as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren postures up.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Worner.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Warren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Worner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeo Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
Warren throws a head kick but Worner moves out of range.
Worner misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren gets a clinch.
Worner has Warren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Worner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren doesn't have the hooks in and Worner manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Worner postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Worner is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Warren pushes Worner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Worner shoots for a takedown but Warren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Worner has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Worner wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Warren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worner avoid being mounted?
Warren controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jeo Warren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Worner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren shoots in and bounces Worner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeo Warren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Worner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warren pinned against the cage. Warren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worner with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Worner won't be happy with that.
Jeo Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren decides to stand back up. Warren steps back and let's Worner get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worner connects with a high kick.
Worner shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeo Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warren is in Worner's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Worner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Warren looking to sit in guard and control but Worner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Worner is working Warren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warren wants to sweep here but Worner controlling him for the moment.
Worner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner throws a big right hand that misses.
Worner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worner stands up and waves to Warren to follow him.
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Worner.
Warren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warren lands in his opponent's 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!
Worner is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Worner is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warren wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Warren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Worner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Worner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Worner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warren is looking to stand up but Worner isn't so interested in that idea.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Worner slips an elbow through the middle.
Worner postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Worner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Worner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Worner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it.
Worner throws an elbow that misses. Warren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Worner's guard. Nice move by Warren!
Austin Worner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeo Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warren defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Worner.
I think Warren 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeo Warren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Before the Flood-"Valor and Vengeance" as his entrance music. Shawn Velazquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sterling Archer!
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, Shawn Velazquez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez scores with a push kick.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Velazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Archer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velazquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Good leg kick by Velazquez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velazquez .
Velazquez is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Velazquez .
Archer blocks the body kick.
Velazquez connects with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Velazquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Archer avoids the head kick by Velazquez .
Archer dodges the punch combination from Velazquez .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Archer throws a jab when Velazquez was well out of range.
Velazquez connects with a leg kick. Archer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velazquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
A head kick from Velazquez lands but Archer takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velazquez .
Archer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velazquez but Velazquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velazquez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velazquez cracks Archer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Velazquez lands with an overhand left.
Velazquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velazquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velazquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Velazquez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velazquez is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Velazquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Velazquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Velazquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Velazquez feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velazquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velazquez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velazquez . Velazquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Velazquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shawn Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velazquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velazquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velazquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Archer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Archer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Velazquez stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick from Velazquez .
Velazquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Velazquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Velazquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velazquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velazquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velazquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velazquez throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velazquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by Velazquez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velazquez connects with the punch.
Archer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Velazquez tenderised Archer's leg. Archer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velazquez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Velazquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Archer if he has to take too many more of those.
Archer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velazquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velazquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Archer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters circling a little - Velazquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Velazquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velazquez scores with a head kick. Archer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Archer is rocked!
Velazquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Velazquez .
Velazquez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Velazquez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Archer's temple! It sends Archer violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Velazquez celebrates and the doctors try to help Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Shawn Velazquez !
After winning the bout, Shawn Velazquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2pac - hit em up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to keep at a distance but McGuirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuirk with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Li has been cut.
McGuirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuirk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGuirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGuirk wants to get back to his feet.
Li is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuirk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Li is looking for a kimura but McGuirk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Li is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuirk has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuirk is looking to improve his position.
Li is working for a kimura but McGuirk is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuirk is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGuirk is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuirk is trying to control but can't.
Li looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuirk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGuirk sees it coming and defends easily.
Li 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 Li.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGuirk sees it coming and defends easily.
Li is working for a kimura but McGuirk is defending it quite comfortably.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuirk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li seems to be working for a kimura but McGuirk defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li with a poor takedown
and McGuirk counters by moving into the clinch.
McGuirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuirk counters with a takedown into side control.
Li is not content to let McGuirk control the position.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuirk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuirk wants to stand but Li is controlling his arm.
Li gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuirk pulls his head out easily.
McGuirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. McGuirk eventually gives up the hold.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuirk 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.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuirk wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuirk pulls his head out easily.
Li tries to get to full guard but McGuirk has control of the leg.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
McGuirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGuirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li looking for a triangle here. McGuirk is fighting it but it looks tight! Li pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McGuirk is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Li!
An out of breath John Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Boris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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26
265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rice!
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, Bill Boris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rice tries to move to mount but Boris blocks the move with his legs.
Rice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rice goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rice but great work by Boris.
Boris tries to stand but Rice is controlling his head.
Rice is looking to regain half guard here but Boris keeps moving and retains side control.
Boris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boris quickly recovers to half guard.
Rice seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is trying to work for a kimura but Boris is defending well.
Boris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rice's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice turns into Boris and is now in his guard.
Boris trying to keep a closed guard but Rice is proving a slippery customer.
Rice passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boris manages to get to full guard.
Rice preventing the sweep.
Rice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rice has Boris in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rice is proving hard to escape from.
Boris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
Rice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boris 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.
Rice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
Rice is trying to keep Boris in close.
Boris wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice is trying to keep Boris in close.
Boris wants to stand but Rice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rice slips a jab and a cross from Boris.
Rice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rice is working for a submission of some sort.
Rice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rice.
Rice looking to score a takedown here. Boris is defending well but Rice drives through and ends up in Boris's guard.
Rice trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom.
Boris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boris is looking to stand up but Rice isn't so interested in that idea.
Boris keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Rice trying to move into half guard but instead Boris has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boris has picked Rice up and slammed him! Rice can't keep hold of the triangle and Boris manages to pass to side control!
Boris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rice struggling a bit here.
Rice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boris off and has taken his back!
Rice is looking for the choke from the back position but Boris is controlling his hands well.
Rice looking for the choke but no joy.
Rice is persistently looking for the submission but Boris is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rice is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking for a rear naked choke here but Boris reverses the position brilliantly into Rice's guard!
Rice is working an open guard so Boris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rice feints and as Boris raises his hands in defense, Rice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boris dives on top into guard.
Rice controls Boris momentarily but Boris frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boris defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rice is keeping the position for now.
Boris trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Rice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boris controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rice 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. This is the final round!
Boris throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
A jab from Boris misses.
Rice leaves Boris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rice moves out of range as Boris strikes.
Boris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rice but Rice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rice stands and throws Boris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boris has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is trying to get an arm triangle but Boris is defending well.
Rice tries for a kimura but Boris is defending well.
Boris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rice swings around for an armbar but Boris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rice's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully.
Rice wants to sweep here but Boris controlling him for the moment.
Boris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rice's guard.
Rice is working an open guard so Boris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rice shoots in and bounces Boris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rice tries to free his leg and advance position but Boris is retaining full guard.
Rice is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boris wants to sweep but no luck.
Rice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Rice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Boris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Rice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rice!
A relieved looking Sam Rice 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zygi Lofs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zygi Lofs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lofs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lofs is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Lofs prevents James from standing back up.
Lofs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lofs.
Lofs is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Lofs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lofs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James is trying to maintain the position but Lofs is very close to passing his half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Lofs decides to return to a standing position.
James has managed to clinch.
James is trying to drag Lofs to the mat but Lofs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lofs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lofs is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Lofs circles away and we're back to standing.
Lofs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Lofs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygi Lofs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks to clinch
and Lofs counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
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!
James wants to get back to his feet but Lofs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofs is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofs won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Lofs preventing the sweep.
Lofs wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Lofs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James pushes Lofs off and gets back to his feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James looks gassed!
Lofs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lofs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lofs is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lofs to get the leverage.
Lofs is working for a kimura here but James manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lofs's guard.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lofs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James is looking to advance position but Lofs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lofs locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! James is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zygi Lofs!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Klinsmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen Klinsmann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Roy!
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, Jurgen Klinsmann!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinsmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Roy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinsmann defends it nicely.
A jab from Roy misses.
Klinsmann scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Klinsmann misses the target.
Klinsmann clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roy misses with a jab to the body
and Klinsmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klinsmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klinsmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy swings for the body but Klinsmann moves out of range.
Roy gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Klinsmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Roy seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klinsmann defends it well.
Roy is looking to advance position but Klinsmann won't allow it.
Klinsmann actively working from the bottom here.
Roy is looking for a kimura here.
Klinsmann looking for submissions off his back.
Klinsmann actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roy wants to work for an arm triangle but Klinsmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klinsmann!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klinsmann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klinsmann tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy works to advance to full mount. Klinsmann defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinsmann regains half guard.
Roy is looking for a kimura here.
Roy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klinsmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klinsmann tries to get to full guard but Roy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Roy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klinsmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klinsmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Roy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roy working for a guillotine from mount but Klinsmann is in no mood to give up.
Roy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Klinsmann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Klinsmann can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy moves to the back.
Roy is looking for the choke from the back position but Klinsmann is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Klinsmann right now.
Klinsmann breaks Roy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Klinsmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klinsmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Klinsmann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roy's body to avoid the submission. Roy has instead reached around Klinsmann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Roy!
Lucas Roy retains his middleweight title!
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