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Death Squad 4: Silva vs Jimmy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Angulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig James struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Brandon Angulo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Angulo!
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, Craig James!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angulo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Angulo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angulo digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James keeps control of Angulo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Angulo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Angulo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angulo prevents the takedown attempt.
James looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angulo.
Angulo scores with a hook to the body.
Angulo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Angulo struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Brandon Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig James.
Angulo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Angulo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Angulo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angulo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Angulo.
Angulo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Angulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angulo is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angulo lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Angulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angulo pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Angulo pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Angulo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Angulo tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Angulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angulo pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Angulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angulo prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angulo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angulo scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Angulo.
Angulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angulo effectively controlling the action here.
Angulo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angulo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James keeps control of Angulo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Angulo.
A short left from Angulo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Angulo.
Angulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angulo takes the fight into the clinch.
James takes a shot to the head.
Angulo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James gets tackled into the cage by Angulo. Angulo maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Angulo.
Angulo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angulo lands a shot to the body.
Angulo wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Angulo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James is working for takedown but Angulo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Angulo is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angulo lands a nice shot to the body.
Angulo is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Angulo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angulo lands with a light punch inside.
Angulo is working James over against the cage.
Angulo lands a shoulder strike.
Angulo tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Angulo lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Angulo.
Angulo lands a body shot.
Angulo lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angulo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angulo works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Angulo.
Angulo is working James over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Angulo dominated that 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.
Angulo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Angulo.
Angulo lands with a left to the head.
Angulo struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angulo prevents it.
James has Angulo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angulo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Angulo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brandon Angulo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Angulo lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right from Angulo.
Nice body punch from Angulo - that landed with a thud.
James is breathing heavily.
James takes a shot to the head.
Angulo lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angulo lands a body punch.
Angulo tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Angulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angulo wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Angulo gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angulo leaning against his opponent.
Angulo lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Angulo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Angulo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Angulo lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Angulo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angulo tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Angulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angulo clinches.
Angulo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angulo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angulo presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angulo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angulo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Angulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Angulo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brandon Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angulo digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Angulo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Angulo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to drag Angulo to the mat but Angulo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angulo cracks James with a nice body shot.
Angulo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James takes a shot to the head.
Angulo breaks the clinch.
Angulo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Angulo takes the fight into the clinch.
Angulo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
A right hand to the body from Angulo.
Angulo manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angulo wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Angulo closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Angulo.
Angulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Angulo is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
Angulo presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angulo breaks from the clinch.
Brandon Angulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angulo moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Angulo.
Angulo presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angulo works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angulo wants to break free but James has control.
Angulo working hard to break the clinch.
Angulo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Angulo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Angulo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angulo rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Angulo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Angulo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Angulo.
Angulo is stalling here.
Angulo can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Angulo working hard to break the clinch.
Angulo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Angulo.
Angulo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angulo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angulo lands an uppercut.
Angulo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Angulo tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Angulo lands with a light punch inside.
Angulo lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Angulo lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Angulo.
A short uppercut from Angulo.
A body shot lands from Angulo.
Angulo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angulo tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Angulo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Angulo.
Angulo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angulo is struggling to control the position.
Angulo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Angulo.
Angulo pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angulo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Angulo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angulo closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Angulo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Angulo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James takes a shot to the head.
Angulo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Angulo.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Angulo's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Angulo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Angulo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandon Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig James.
James gets tackled into the cage by Angulo. Angulo maintains the clinch.
Angulo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angulo lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Angulo.
Angulo is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
A short right from Angulo.
James keeps control of Angulo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Angulo cracks James with a nice body shot.
Angulo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Angulo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angulo is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Angulo on the inside.
Angulo has James pressed against the cage.
Angulo lands a shot to the body.
Angulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Angulo scores with a shoulder strike.
Angulo lands with a light punch inside.
Angulo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Angulo's efforts to push away.
James prevents Angulo from breaking the clinch.
Craig James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Angulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Angulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angulo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Angulo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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290 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
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, David Swarowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saffedine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swarowski tries to clinch but Saffedine moves away
and Saffedine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saffedine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swarowski defends it well.
Saffedine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Swarowski tries to roll over but Saffedine keeps him under control.
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!
Saffedine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swarowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swarowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saffedine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saffedine is working for a submission of some sort.
Saffedine seems to be working for a kimura but Swarowski defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski actively working from the bottom here.
Swarowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saffedine seems to be looking for submissions.
Saffedine 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.
Saffedine is trying for a kimura here. Swarowski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saffedine wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armos Saffedine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fus Ro Dah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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239 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fus Ro Dah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael is having none of it.
Jyllendael should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Ro Dah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jyllendael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ro Dah stuffs the takedown attempt from Jyllendael. Jyllendael gets slowly back to his feet.
Fus Ro Dah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
Ro Dah instigates a clinch.
Ro Dah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jyllendael blocks it with crossed arms.
Jyllendael is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ro Dah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jyllendael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jyllendael looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ro Dah misses with a knee to the head.
Ro Dah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jyllendael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ro Dah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jyllendael avoids it.
Jyllendael avoids the elbow strike from Ro Dah, against the cage.
Ro Dah lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro Dah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ro Dah slows down the pace here.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ro Dah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Jyllendael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ro Dah looks to clinch
and Jyllendael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ro Dah wants to clinch up but Jyllendael keeps it at a distance.
Ro Dah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jyllendael takes the fight into the clinch.
Ro Dah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jyllendael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ro Dah lands a good knee to the midsection. Jyllendael won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the head.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but Jyllendael blocks with his arms.
Ro Dah trying to land knees to the body.
Ro Dah throws an elbow that misses.
Ro Dah lands an elbow that stopped Jyllendael in his tracks for a moment.
Ro Dah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ro Dah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ro Dah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ro Dah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ro Dah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Ro Dah throws an elbow but it misses.
Ro Dah looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Ro Dah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Jake Jyllendael's cut even more.
Ro Dah looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
Jyllendael lands a shoulder strike.
Ro Dah tries to land knees in the clinch but Jyllendael avoids the damage to the body.
Ro Dah landing knees to the head.
Ro Dah lands an elbow just above Jyllendael 's eye.
Jyllendael tries to stall but Ro Dah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ro Dah has Jyllendael pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ro Dah obliges.
Jyllendael dodges an elbow strike from Ro Dah.
Ro Dah looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
Jyllendael on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ro Dah misses with a knee strike.
Jyllendael stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jyllendael is trying to pull guard but Ro Dah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ro Dah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ro Dah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jyllendael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jyllendael wants to get back to striking at distance but Ro Dah won't allow it.
Jyllendael is trying to maintain a safe position but Ro Dah gets an underhook and turns Jyllendael into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fus Ro Dah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Jyllendael's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch but Jyllendael is avoiding it.
Jyllendael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jyllendael misses with a wild body shot.
Ro Dah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ro Dah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael is having none of it.
Jyllendael gets tackled into the cage by Ro Dah. Ro Dah maintains the clinch.
Jyllendael being controlled against the cage.
Jyllendael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jyllendael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jyllendael fails with a takedown attempt.
Jyllendael fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jyllendael is breathing heavily.
Ro Dah wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro Dah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jyllendael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jyllendael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ro Dah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jyllendael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jyllendael. Ro Dah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jyllendael fails with a takedown attempt.
Fus Ro Dah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
Jyllendael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael moves out of range.
Ro Dah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jyllendael counters with a head kick.
Jyllendael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ro Dah fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up but Jyllendael circles away and keeps his distance.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ro Dah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jyllendael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ro Dah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jyllendael, pushing him back against the cage.
Jyllendael tries to circle away but Ro Dah has him pinned against the cage.
Ro Dah throws an elbow but it misses.
Ro Dah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Ro Dah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jyllendael is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ro Dah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ro Dah trying to control the position but instead, Jyllendael has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ro Dah into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ro Dah crunches a lovely knee into Jyllendael's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ro Dah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ro Dah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Ro Dah.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jyllendael avoiding damage as Ro Dah throws knees to the body.
Jyllendael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ro Dah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ro Dah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jyllendael can do to turn this around?
Jyllendael is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ro Dah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ro Dah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jyllendael avoiding damage as Ro Dah throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah misses with a knee to the head.
Jyllendael lands a hook that snaps the head of Ro Dah backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ro Dah.
Ro Dah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ro Dah lands an elbow just above Jyllendael 's eye.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Jake Jyllendael's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jyllendael avoids a wild elbow strike from Ro Dah.
Jyllendael is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ro Dah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Ro Dah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyllendael avoiding damage as Ro Dah throws knees to the body.
Jyllendael wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ro Dah has him pressed against the cage.
Ro Dah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ro Dah looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fus Ro Dah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Jyllendael's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jyllendael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ro Dah but Ro Dah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jyllendael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael moves out of range.
Jake Jyllendael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyllendael catches Ro Dah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael moves away
and Jyllendael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ro Dah stuffs the takedown.
Jyllendael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro Dah moves away.
Jyllendael has managed to clinch.
Ro Dah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ro Dah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jyllendael blocks it with crossed arms.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the body.
Jyllendael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Ro Dah.
Ro Dah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ro Dah stalling in the clinch but Jyllendael improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro Dah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jyllendael is trying to break free.
Ro Dah landing knees to the body.
Ro Dah connects with a knee to the head.
Jake Jyllendael's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ro Dah slows down the pace here.
Jyllendael avoids a wild elbow strike from Ro Dah.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but Ro Dah won't allow it.
Fus Ro Dah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
Jyllendael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ro Dah tries to land knees in the clinch but Jyllendael avoids the damage to the body.
Ro Dah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Ro Dah tries to land knees in the clinch but Jyllendael avoids the damage to the body.
Fus Ro Dah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Ro Dah manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but Jyllendael blocks with his arms.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but Ro Dah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ro Dah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Ro Dah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jyllendael avoids it.
Ro Dah missing with knees to the body.
Jyllendael content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jake Jyllendael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ro Dah throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyllendael is trying to pull guard but Ro Dah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jyllendael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ro Dah trying to control the position but instead, Jyllendael has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ro Dah into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ro Dah walks away with a smile on his face. Jyllendael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jyllendael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyllendael keeps the fight on the outside.
Ro Dah checks a low kick from Jyllendael.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch.
Ro Dah wants to clinch up but Jyllendael keeps it at a distance.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael is having none of it.
Ro Dah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jyllendael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jyllendael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Jyllendael moves out of range.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Ro Dah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ro Dah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jyllendael tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fus Ro Dah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jyllendael avoids a wild elbow strike from Ro Dah.
Jyllendael tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ro Dah smiles and moves away.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jyllendael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ro Dah lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ro Dah gets tackled into the cage by Jyllendael. Jyllendael maintains the clinch.
Jyllendael is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ro Dah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro Dah tries to land knees in the clinch but Jyllendael avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fus Ro Dah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ro Dah 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fus Ro Dah!
Fus Ro Dah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones 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.
Jones cracks Tyson with a big right hand but Tyson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Tyson with a big elbow.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tyson some visible discomfort.
Tyson is rocked!
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt Tyson! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One more night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Devil!
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, Gordon Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Dragic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Devil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragic doesn't manage to clinch there - Devil circles away.
Dragic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devil misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Devil as Dragic shoots in.
Devil tries to keep at a distance but Dragic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragic has him pressed against the cage.
Devil tries to break the clinch but Dragic is controlling the position.
Dragic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Devil.
Dragic fails to land the takedown.
Dragic with a poor takedown
and Devil counters with a left and a right that stings Dragic.
Dallas Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Dragic.
Dragic misses with a takedown
and Devil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Devil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devil stopping the sweep attempt from Dragic.
Devil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic tries to strike from the bottom.
Devil 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Dallas Devil wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Devil.
Devil throws the kick towards the body but Dragic avoids it.
The fighters circling - Devil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragic blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Devil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dragic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Devil is in Dragic's guard.
Devil is stalling in the full guard.
Dragic working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragic looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragic, not yet.
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragic trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gordon Dragic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dragic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Dragic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragic looks winded!
Dragic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dragic doesn't manage to clinch there - Devil circles away.
Dragic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragic shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dragic!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragic has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil wants to control but Dragic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Devil 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.
Devil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragic. Dragic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Devil throws a big shot that misses.
Devil throws a low kick, looking for Dragic's leg but Dragic calmly moves out of range.
Devil scores with a jab.
Dragic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Devil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragic somewhat.
Dragic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Devil is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dragic.
Dragic moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dragic.
Dragic misses with an elbow over the top.
Devil is pressed up against the cage. Dragic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Devil down to the mat. Devil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Devil throws a chopping leg kick but Dragic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic fails with the takedown
and Devil counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devil.
Dallas Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Dragic.
Dragic is breathing heavily.
Devil advances position into side control!
Devil trying to control the position but Dragic is working away.
Devil taking a breather here.
Devil has hold of Dragic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dragic seems comfortable defending it but Devil has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dragic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dragic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Devil couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dallas Devil!
Dallas Devil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Wake Up by Slapshock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya lands a high kick!
It looks like Uriah Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a head kick that Araya semi-blocks.
Hall jabs Araya right on the nose. Araya blinks but takes it well.
Araya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Araya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Araya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Araya blocks it with crossed arms.
Araya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Araya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Araya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hall to the mat. Hall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Araya tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Araya trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Espiridion Araya wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Araya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall jumps guard.
Araya looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Araya's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Araya trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Araya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Araya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araya has Hall in his guard.
Araya striking off his back but it's not causing Hall any problems.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
Hall postures up in Araya's guard and throws a big left but Araya blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araya is on top in guard.
Araya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Araya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Araya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araya postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araya, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Araya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espiridion Araya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Araya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Araya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Araya if he has to take too many more of those.
Araya lands a lovely overhand right.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Araya.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Araya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Hall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Araya is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Araya tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall wants the takedown. Araya is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Araya's guard against the cage.
Hall wants to stand but Araya is controlling his posture from full guard.
Araya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araya trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Araya is proving hard to escape from.
Araya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Araya is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Araya will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Araya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Araya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araya looking to control.
Araya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Araya's legs - danger averted.
Araya wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Araya has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araya.
Araya throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araya's guard. Nice move by Hall!
Araya scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Araya has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Araya.
Araya seems keen to control Hall's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Araya has wrist control.
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!
Araya working a defensive guard here.
Araya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araya throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hall is looking to stand up but Araya won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall postures up.
Araya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Araya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espiridion Araya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Hall's cut.
That's time! Araya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Hall lands but Araya takes it in his stride.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall throws a head kick but Araya moves out of range.
Araya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Araya's front leg but catches the back leg as Araya tries to avoid it.
Araya looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall keeps Araya at a distance using the push kick.
Araya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araya tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Espiridion Araya is winning the standup battle so far.
Araya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.
Hall lands a takedown into guard.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araya has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Araya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araya is tightening it up a little... Hall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Espiridion Araya!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Welbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jercules Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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284 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Welbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jercules Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welbourne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Welbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welbourne down.
Welbourne swinging wildly here.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dennis Welbourne has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Welbourne checks it.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Welbourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Welbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Welbourne is breathing heavily.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Welbourne moved away.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welbourne. That did some damage!
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welbourne.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Welbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welbourne down.
Welbourne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Welbourne's leg. Welbourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welbourne checks the leg kick.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez throws a head kick that Welbourne semi-blocks.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Welbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Welbourne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jercules Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welbourne. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Welbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welbourne down.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Welbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Welbourne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Welbourne.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welbourne checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Welbourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Welbourne tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Welbourne takes it in his stride.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Welbourne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Welbourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Welbourne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jercules Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Welbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Welbourne moves out of range easily.
Welbourne avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Welbourne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Welbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welbourne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Welbourne blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Welbourne's knee but Welbourne avoids it well.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Welbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Welbourne checks a leg kick.
Jercules Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Welbourne's leg. Welbourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Welbourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Welbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Welbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welbourne down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Welbourne moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Welbourne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Welbourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Welbourne tries to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Welbourne's legs.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Welbourne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welbourne takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries a low kick but Welbourne avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welbourne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez tries a low kick but Welbourne avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jercules Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Welbourne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Welbourne moves out of range.
Dennis Welbourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Welbourne jumps back.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Welbourne as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welbourne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welbourne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Welbourne checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Welbourne moved away.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Welbourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jercules Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Welbourne in a clinch.
Welbourne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Welbourne tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Welbourne is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welbourne fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Welbourne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Welbourne moves out of range.
Welbourne avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Welbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Welbourne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Welbourne's legs.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries to work over Welbourne's front leg with a kick but Welbourne checks it.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Sanchez is looking to slow Welbourne down with leg kicks.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Welbourne semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Welbourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Dennis Welbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jercules Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Welbourne blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jercules Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jercules Sanchez!
Jercules Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Viliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdimir Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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243 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Viliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valdimir Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viliam with a nice cross.
It looks like Valdimir Sokolov has been cut.
Viliam gets a clinch.
Viliam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokolov wants a takedown but no success here.
Viliam is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov looking for a takedown.
Alex Viliam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdimir Sokolov.
Still in the clinch, Viliam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokolov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Viliam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Viliam cracks Sokolov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viliam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sokolov is trying to drag Viliam to the mat but Viliam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viliam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viliam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Viliam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viliam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sokolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown.
Sokolov looks winded!
Viliam scores with a shot to the side of Sokolov's head.
A short body shot lands from Viliam as the two fighters clinch.
Viliam'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.
Sokolov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viliam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Viliam gets underhooks to prevent Sokolov's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Viliam.
Viliam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viliam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Viliam.
That has opened up Valdimir Sokolov's cut even more.
Viliam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Viliam connects with a nice short shot to Sokolov's temple.
Viliam wants to get back to his feet.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Viliam in his half guard.
Viliam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viliam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viliam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viliam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokolov is not content to let Viliam control the position.
Nice strikes from Viliam there.
Viliam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
Viliam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov is looking to control Viliam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokolov avoid being mounted?
Viliam content to control rather than advance.
Sokolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viliam throwing shots but Sokolov is blocking nicely.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Viliam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Viliam in his half guard.
Sokolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viliam is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viliam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Viliam trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Viliam misses with a head shot. Sokolov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viliam wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Viliam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valdimir Sokolov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viliam has closed the distance and engaged Sokolov in a clinch.
Viliam has Sokolov pressed against the cage.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown.
Viliam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokolov wants a takedown but no success here.
Viliam lands an uppercut.
A short right from Viliam on the inside.
Sokolov can't get the takedown.
Alex Viliam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdimir Sokolov.
Sokolov is trying to drag Viliam to the mat but Viliam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov wants a takedown but no success here.
Viliam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Viliam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Viliam.
Viliam stops a takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viliam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viliam lands a right hand.
The cut above Valdimir Sokolov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Viliam - that landed with a thud.
Viliam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viliam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Viliam on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Viliam.
Viliam lands with a short shot to the head.
Viliam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viliam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Viliam.
Viliam trying to stall but Sokolov improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Viliam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Viliam lands an uppercut.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown.
Viliam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Viliam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viliam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Viliam.
Viliam stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Viliam.
Viliam connects with a jab.
Valdimir Sokolov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Viliam has Sokolov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov goes for a takedown attempt but Viliam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viliam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viliam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Viliam scores with a shoulder strike.
Viliam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokolov can do to turn this around?
Sokolov has hold of one of Viliam's legs. Viliam is fighting the takedown attempt but Sokolov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sokolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokolov preventing the sweep.
Viliam kicks Sokolov off and gets to his feet.
Viliam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Viliam.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viliam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viliam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alex Viliam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viliam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokolov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov walks into a straight right hand from Viliam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viliam has closed the distance and engaged Sokolov in a clinch.
Viliam scores with a shoulder strike.
Alex Viliam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viliam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viliam prevents it.
Viliam breaks from the clinch.
Sokolov drops his hands momentarily and Viliam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viliam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sokolov counters with a shoot takedown. Viliam fights it but they end up in guard.
Viliam trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Viliam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valdimir Sokolov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Viliam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viliam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov is trying to control but can't.
Viliam wants to take a breather but Sokolov is having none of it.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Viliam in his half guard.
Viliam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viliam working Sokolov over with strikes.
Viliam lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sokolov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viliam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokolov defending well though.
Sokolov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Viliam is keen to just control but Sokolov is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viliam lands a nice short elbow.
Viliam is keen to just control but Sokolov is a slippery customer.
Sokolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viliam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viliam content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Viliam trying to control from Sokolov's half guard. Sokolov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Viliam from controlling successfully.
Viliam throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viliam gets back to full guard.
Sokolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viliam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viliam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokolov is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viliam has control of Sokolov's left arm, preventing Sokolov from doing any damage.
Alex Viliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viliam wants to stand and escape but Sokolov is having none of it.
Sokolov takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Viliam.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viliam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viliam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokolov is one step ahead there.
Viliam keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Viliam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sokolov!
Sokolov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alex Viliam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viliam controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Viliam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viliam 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Viliam!
As Alex Viliam got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank my manager, Death Squad MMA, my oppponent and guys from Blacksmith Gym for preparing me for this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dick Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baby Dick Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jimmy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Jimmy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimmy can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
Jimmy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva thows a huge punch but Jimmy dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimmy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Jimmy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimmy is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva thows a huge punch but Jimmy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is stalling here. Jimmy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jimmy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jimmy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimmy is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimmy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Jimmy is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Jimmy throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a series of punches but Jimmy avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jimmy did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jimmy defending well though.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimmy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanderlei Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Jimmy is looking to escape.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the action but Jimmy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Jimmy is defending well.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimmy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva misses with a head shot. Jimmy uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Jimmy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jimmy looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Jimmy keeps moving.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Jimmy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Jimmy wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva 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.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Jimmy wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Jimmy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Jimmy throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Jimmy 's knee.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimmy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimmy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimmy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimmy is one step ahead there.
Jimmy is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Jimmy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jimmy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a body punch but Jimmy moves out of range.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Jimmy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes Jimmy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimmy throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Jimmy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimmy doesn't seem phased though.
Jimmy throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Jimmy denies him.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimmy, who protects the arm well.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jimmy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Jimmy!
Jimmy wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Jimmy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimmy works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva feints a jab promting Jimmy to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimmy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jimmy's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva gets to his feet - Jimmy follows without any prompting.
Silva throws a right and a left that Jimmy avoids nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jimmy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jimmy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jimmy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Jimmy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Jimmy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Jimmy's head but Jimmy avoids it well.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jimmy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimmy throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Jimmy backing up. Jimmy nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva blocks a head kick by Jimmy.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is trying to break free.
Silva is trying to trip Jimmy. He has hold of a leg but Jimmy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva won't allow Jimmy to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimmy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva had his way with Baby Dick Jimmy in that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva pushes Jimmy up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is working for a kimura but Jimmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimmy can do to turn this around?
Silva misses with a head shot. Jimmy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Jimmy wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva prevents Jimmy from standing back up.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimmy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Jimmy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy is looking to escape.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Jimmy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Jimmy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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