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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Rain Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren looks to land a combination but Massimo avoids it well.
Massimo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Massimo prevents Dren from escaping the position.
Massimo is working to tighten is grip on Dren's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dren has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Massimo is really squeezing tight and eventually Dren passes out! Massimo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Irving Massimo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voodoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Crouch!
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, Clyde Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crouch lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Crouch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Clyde Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crouch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crouch. That one must have hurt.
A head kick by Crouch - that's a beauty! Jackson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Crouch can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Crouch!
An out of breath Peter Crouch 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 Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taitesena Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Doom Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taitesena Animai!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taitesena Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Animai has his takedown stuffed
and Unit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unit scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unit. That's going to slow Animai down.
Unit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Animai looks gassed!
Animai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Unit lands a slapping body shot.
Unit cracks Animai with a left hook right on the temple and Animai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Unit lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Animai is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doom Unit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Wedrowycz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Bigalow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigalow has chosen Motorhead - The Game as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakub Wedrowycz!
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, Deuce Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigalow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wedrowycz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bigalow is in Wedrowycz's guard.
Bigalow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bigalow wants to pass the guard but Wedrowycz is keeping the position.
Wedrowycz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bigalow passes into side control.
Bigalow cracks Wedrowycz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bigalow gets to mount! Wedrowycz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bigalow controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Bigalow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wedrowycz can't escape the position.
Bigalow tries to control but Wedrowycz wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow with shots to the head and body - Wedrowycz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bigalow looking to control but Wedrowycz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wedrowycz is looking to get to half guard.
Bigalow lands a big elbow.
Bigalow trying to control but Wedrowycz is having none of it.
Wedrowycz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wedrowycz is looking to escape.
Bigalow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bigalow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigalow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wedrowycz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wedrowycz wants to control but Bigalow is having none of it.
Wedrowycz is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigalow has a good base and remains in mount.
Wedrowycz really wants to buck Bigalow off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalow stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bigalow shoots in and bounces Wedrowycz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bigalow stands up from Wedrowycz's guard - Bigalow perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bigalow lands in his opponent's guard.
Bigalow trying to control the position from guard on top but Wedrowycz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wedrowycz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wedrowycz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bigalow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wedrowycz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow wants to get up but he can't break Wedrowycz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wedrowycz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigalow manages to get himself to full guard.
Wedrowycz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigalow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wedrowycz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wedrowycz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bigalow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bigalow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bigalow!
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!
Bigalow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wedrowycz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Bigalow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bigalow has Wedrowycz up against the cage in a clinch.
Wedrowycz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bigalow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bigalow tightens his grip and picks Wedrowycz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wedrowycz manages to land in guard.
Wedrowycz controls Bigalow momentarily but Bigalow frees himself.
Bigalow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wedrowycz wants to hit a switch here but Bigalow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wedrowycz there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow avoids the attempt from Wedrowycz to control.
Wedrowycz tries to reverse the position but Bigalow maintains control.
Wedrowycz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bigalow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wedrowycz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wedrowycz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bigalow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wedrowycz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wedrowycz, not yet.
Bigalow wants to pass the guard but Wedrowycz is keeping the position.
Wedrowycz striking off his back but it's not causing Bigalow any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bigalow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wedrowycz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bigalow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wedrowycz controls Bigalow momentarily but Bigalow frees himself.
Bigalow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wedrowycz is keeping the position for now.
Wedrowycz is trying to keep Bigalow in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bigalow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wedrowycz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wedrowycz's guard.
Bigalow throwing strikes but missing.
Bigalow trying to control the position from guard on top but Wedrowycz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wedrowycz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wedrowycz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bigalow defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigalow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wedrowycz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wedrowycz has escaped and now he's on top!
Bigalow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wedrowycz 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.
Bigalow wants to sweep here but Wedrowycz controlling him for the moment.
Wedrowycz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigalow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deuce Bigalow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bigalow working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wedrowycz won't allow Bigalow to get back to his feet.
Wedrowycz drops back looking for a leg! Bigalow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigalow manages to kick Wedrowycz off! Wedrowycz jumps back into Bigalow's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigalow keeping moving, preventing Wedrowycz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deuce Bigalow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wedrowycz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bigalow. No joy for Wedrowycz on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Bigalow.
Bigalow has managed to clinch.
Bigalow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigalow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigalow gets control of Wedrowycz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bigalow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bigalow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bigalow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wedrowycz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wedrowycz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigalow has wrist control.
Wedrowycz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bigalow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wedrowycz's guard.
Wedrowycz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigalow looking to sit in guard and control but Wedrowycz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wedrowycz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wedrowycz stays in close to Bigalow's body and controls the position.
Bigalow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wedrowycz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wedrowycz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bigalow is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wedrowycz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bigalow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wedrowycz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wedrowycz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigalow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wedrowycz has worked his arm free - good work by Wedrowycz!
Bigalow trying to control the position but Wedrowycz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wedrowycz, who protects the arm well.
Wedrowycz is looking for a sweep.
Wedrowycz taking a bit of punishment here - Bigalow scoring with strikes.
Wedrowycz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bigalow trying to control the position but Wedrowycz is working away.
Bigalow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow wants to control but Wedrowycz is keeping him busy.
Bigalow decides to stand back up. Bigalow steps back and let's Wedrowycz get back to his feet.
Wedrowycz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigalow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wedrowycz somewhat.
Bigalow gets tackled into the cage by Wedrowycz. Wedrowycz maintains the clinch.
Jakub Wedrowycz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigalow wants to get back to striking at distance but Wedrowycz won't allow it.
Bigalow is trying to break free.
Deuce Bigalow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bigalow pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deuce Bigalow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bigalow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deuce Bigalow!
A relieved looking Deuce Bigalow 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ripkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ripkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Green!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripkin leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green tries for a kimura but Ripkin is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ripkin is breathing heavily.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ripkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ripkin is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ripkin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keat Cullen (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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keat Cullen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehrmantraut.
Cullen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cullen.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut shoots for a double leg takedown but Cullen sprawls well. He's pushed Ehrmantraut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
Cullen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen throws a wild body kick that Ehrmantraut sees coming a mile off.
Cullen throws a right hand that Ehrmantraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ehrmantraut also avoids with ease.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cullen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Cullen wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Cullen throws a big elbow that misses.
Cullen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ehrmantraut's head.
Cullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ehrmantraut has wrist control.
Ehrmantraut is trying to keep Cullen in close.
Ehrmantraut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen postures up in Ehrmantraut's guard and throws a big left but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Cullen preventing the sweep.
Cullen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ehrmantraut is trying to keep Cullen in close.
Cullen trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Ehrmantraut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ehrmantraut tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Ehrmantraut wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ehrmantraut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen throws a head kick that half lands.
Ehrmantraut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Cullen.
Cullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ehrmantraut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cullen throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Cullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehrmantraut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cullen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cullen winds up and cracks Ehrmantraut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ehrmantraut is doing well to control the position and prevent Cullen from advancing to side control.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Ehrmantraut dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keat Cullen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Cullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ehrmantraut!
Ehrmantraut wants to hold on but Cullen pushes him away.
Cullen prevents Ehrmantraut from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen landing strikes from the mount and Ehrmantraut is in trouble!
Ehrmantraut holds on for dear life.
Cullen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ehrmantraut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cullen scoring with strikes but Ehrmantraut is staying in there.
Ehrmantraut is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ehrmantraut bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cullen and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keat Cullen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Mix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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166 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Mix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruise's waist but Cruise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mix off to one side.
Cruise has managed to clinch.
Cruise avoiding damage.
Mix breaks the clinch.
Cruise misses with a low kick.
Cruise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Cruise as Mix shoots in.
No luck for Mix with that takedown attempt.
Devon Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mix.
Cruise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruise is defended easily by Mix.
Cruise moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruises head.
Mix is trying to pull guard but Cruise turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruise up against the cage.
Cruise decides to pull guard.
Mix wants to control from the top but Cruise keeps moving.
Cruise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Mix is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mix.
Cruise keeping moving, preventing Mix from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Mix.
Cruise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mix circles away.
Cruise shoots in and drives through. Mix sprawls well.
Cruise is breathing heavily.
Mix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
Mix gets a double leg takedown into Cruise's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mix trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruise working a defensive guard here.
Mix preventing the sweep.
Mix is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dave Mix wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mix wants to clinch.
Mix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mix postures up.
Mix trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Mix controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruise looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mix has Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruise is trying to pull guard but Mix has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mix walks away with a smile on his face. Cruise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruise sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mix avoids the head kick by Cruise.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mix has eaten all the pies!
Cruise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mix tries to avoid it but Cruise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mix to the ground. Mix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Cruise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruise dives in and grabs Mix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mix pushes down on Cruise's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mix pulls guard.
Mix trying to control the position here.
Mix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cruise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mix sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cruise avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mix.
Cruise is squirming around, avoiding Mix's attempts to control the action.
Mix controlling the pace for now.
Mix wants to finish this one by submission but Cruise is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mix.
Mix controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mix throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cruise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mix.
Cruise can't escape the position.
Mix thowing shots but they're missing.
Mix trying to control but Cruise is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mix is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mix controlling from mount.
Mix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cruise is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruise swivels and escapes.
Dave Mix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mix wants it to stay on the feet.
Mix wants to clinch.
Mix drives through and clinches with Cruise against the cage.
Mix has Cruise pushed against the cage.
Mix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cruise tries a knee to the head but Mix blocks it.
Mix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruise smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise moves into the clinch.
Mix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruise uses from the top position.
Cruise looking to sit in guard and control but Mix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise looking to control.
Dave Mix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruise has a closed guard, preventing Mix from standing up.
Mix throwing strikes but missing.
Cruise wants to stand up but Mix is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruise wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cruise stuffs the takedown attempt from Mix. Mix gets slowly back to his feet.
Devon Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mix.
Mix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mix moves into the clinch successfully.
Mix has Cruise pushed against the cage.
Mix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruise avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mix jumps guard but Cruise stands there with Mix around his waist. Mix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mix looking to throw knees to the head but Cruise is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mix looks for a takedown but Cruise sprawls well.
Dave Mix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Cruise misses
and Mix counters by clinching up.
Cruise fails to pull guard.
Cruise fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Devon Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mix tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Mix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mix!
After winning the bout, Dave Mix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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18
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janek Wisniewski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wisniewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wisniewski throwing strikes from guard but Dawson blocks nicely.
Wisniewski wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Wisniewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisniewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisniewski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wisniewski lands in his opponent's guard.
Wisniewski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wisniewski on the ground.
Wisniewski gets to his feet - Dawson follows without any prompting.
Wisniewski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Wisniewski is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson tries to circle away but Wisniewski has him pinned against the cage.
Wisniewski looking for a takedown.
Wisniewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wisniewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wisniewski.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Wisniewski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for Dawson. That snapped Wisniewski's head back.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wisniewski doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson clobbers Wisniewski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a lazy head kick
and Dawson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wisniewski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisniewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson throws a head kick that Wisniewski semi-blocks.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wisniewski shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson throws a head kick but Wisniewski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dawson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wisniewski misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wisniewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Dawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wisniewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wisniewski somewhat.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson swings for the body but Wisniewski moves out of range.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Wisniewski looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Wisniewski moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michael Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Dawson as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Dawson.
Good standup being displayed there by Dawson as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Wisniewski.
Wisniewski blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Wisniewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wisniewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wisniewski somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson cracks Wisniewski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Janek Wisniewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wisniewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wisniewski under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wisniewski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dawson dominated that second round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wisniewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Wisniewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Wisniewski takes it in his stride.
Wisniewski blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Wisniewski moves out of range easily.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wisniewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Wisniewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Wisniewski persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson cracks Wisniewski with a good jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Wisniewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Wisniewski moves out of range easily.
Dawson lands with a kick to the temple. Wisniewski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dawson scores with a hook.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wisniewski somewhat.
Wisniewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dawson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wisniewski wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wisniewski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wisniewski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wisniewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wisniewski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Janek Wisniewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wisniewski punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janek Wisniewski.
I think Dawson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dawson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock N Roll Train kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
168 lbs
11 - 20 - 1 |
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35
149 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Violator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jurgel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Violator throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jurgel was covering up waiting for the punch and Violator finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Violator throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgel trying to control the position.
Jurgel pulls Violator in close to prevent any damage.
Violator wants to control from the top but Jurgel keeps moving.
Violator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Violator gets to his feet. Jurgel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jurgel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Violator closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jurgel tries to roll over but Violator keeps him under control.
Violator missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurgel is trying to maintain the position but Violator is very close to passing his half guard.
Violator 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.
Jurgel is not content to let Violator control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violator thows a huge punch but Jurgel dodges it nicely.
Violator is controlling the pace.
Jurgel is controlling Violator's trapped leg to prevent Violator from advancing to side control.
Violator tries to stand and escape but Jurgel is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Violator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Violator controlling the action here.
Violator looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jurgel trying to hold on to Violator's head to control him but Violator postures up.
Violator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Violator throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jurgel to regain full guard.
Violator postures up.
Violator trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jurgel's guard.
Jurgel is working an open guard so Violator takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Violator circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Violator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurgel tries to bum rush Violator with a series of wild strikes but Violator uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jurgel looks gassed!
Violator getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Violator jabs Jurgel right on the nose. Jurgel blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Violator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Violator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jurgel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Violator lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Violator gets a clinch.
Violator with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Violator dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jurgel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Violator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jurgel scrambles back to his feet.
Violator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Violator wants it to stay on the feet.
Violator shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jurgel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Violator controlling from the top position.
Jurgel trying to control the position.
Violator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Violator trying to control but Jurgel is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Violator.
Violator scores with the left hand. Jurgel knows he should have avoided that one.
Violator looks to land a combination but Jurgel avoids it well.
Jurgel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Violator counters with a left and a right... And another left! Jurgel is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Violator!
A victorious Danny Violator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Myers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Mike's head back.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Mike throws a series of punches but Myers avoids them all with ease.
Martin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Mike slips a jab and a cross from Myers.
Mike shoots in but no luck this time.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers scores with a nice strike.
Mike fails with a takedown attempt.
Myers misses with a hook. Mike ducked under it nicely.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mike.
Mike has managed to clinch.
Mike prevents Myers from breaking the clinch.
Mike digs a right hand into Myers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myers's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike prevents Myers from breaking the clinch.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike has Myers pressed against the cage, preventing Myers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike blocking some punches.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Mike decides to pull guard.
Mike looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mike looking for a guillotine here but Myers defends easily.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike trying to control the position.
Mike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mike trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Myers is proving a slippery customer.
Myers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Dirty Mike wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Myers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Mike instigates a clinch.
Myers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Mike changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Myers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
Mike pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Myers is defending well.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Mike has Myers pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Myers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Myers digs a good body shot into Mike's ribs.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Mike scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Dirty Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Myers throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Myers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mike tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mike counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers throws a right and a left that Mike avoids nicely.
Mike forces Myers back against the cage and clinches.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mike blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers wants to get back to striking at distance but Mike won't allow it.
Mike decides to pull guard.
Mike looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mike is proving hard to escape from.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike has a closed guard, preventing Myers from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike pulls Myers in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Dirty Mike wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Mike slips the punch.
Mike walks into a stiff left hand from Myers.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myers as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Mike.
Mike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with the combination.
Myers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers tests Mike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Martin Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mike.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike keeps control of Myers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike prevents Myers from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
Mike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Myers is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mike manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Myers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mike's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike is trying to control the position but Myers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mike.
Mike instigates a clinch.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Myers stuffs the takedown.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mike off to one side.
Myers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers works over Mike's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mike circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers thuds a left hand into Mike's body.
A head kick misses from Mike.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mike clinches up against the cage.
Mike drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myers has had enough of the clinch but Mike keeps him there for the moment.
Myers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to break free.
Myers tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirty Mike has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mike.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mike manages to avoid it.
Myers tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Myers is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mike is trying to pull guard but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Myers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike takes a jab right on the kisser.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike.
Myers looks to land a combination but Mike avoids it well.
Mike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Mike fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Myers scores with a four punch combination!
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Mike has managed to clinch.
Myers being controlled against the cage.
Myers tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
Martin Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Myers after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myers's efforts to push away.
Myers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Myers!
A very excited looking Martin Myers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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