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BFE: Wednedsay Wars 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Lovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus has chosen My heart as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mongo Lovits has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mongo Lovits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattus gets tackled into the cage by Lovits. Lovits maintains the clinch.
Lovits looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lovits taking a breather.
Mattus is trying to trip Lovits. He has hold of a leg but Lovits is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mattus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mattus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mattus looking to sit in guard and control but Lovits gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mattus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mattus is trying to keep Lovits in close.
Mattus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lovits defends it easily.
Mattus working for a triangle but Lovits defends it easily.
Mattus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lovits trying to control but Mattus is working from the bottom.
Mattus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lovits defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mattus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mattus is on top in guard.
Lovits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mattus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattus postures up and lands a big shot to Lovits's brow.
Mattus landing with the ground and pound.
Mattus is in close to Lovits's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattus advances position into side control!
Mattus working the ground and pound.
Mattus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lovits some visible discomfort.
Mattus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mattus working the ground and pound.
Lovits tries to escape but Mattus is in control.
Mattus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Lovits's face as Mattus controls the position.
Mattus is putting a hurting on Lovits here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lovits takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lovits is not content to let Mattus control the position.
Mattus working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattus wants to control but Lovits is keeping him busy.
Mattus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lovits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mattus scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mattus decides to stand back up.
Mattus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lovits's half guard.
Lovits trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapda Mattus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lovits shoots and misses
and Mattus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattus.
Mattus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mattus lands some shots froms side control.
Lovits is rocked!
Mattus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Lovits is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mattus taking a breather here.
Lovits seems to have got his legs back now.
Mattus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mattus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mattus grinds an elbow into Lovits's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mattus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lovits down.
Mattus trying to control the position but Lovits is working away.
Mattus is working Lovits over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mattus working the head with strikes.
Lovits is not content to let Mattus control the position.
Lovits takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mattus working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus scores with punches from side control.
Mattus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lovits struggling a bit here.
Mattus is working Lovits over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattus is looking to take a break and control but Lovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovits can't do much from the bottom here.
Mattus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lovits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattus working the head with strikes.
Mattus trying to control the action but Lovits is working from the bottom.
Lovits wants to control but Mattus postures up.
Mattus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovits keeps working.
Mattus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mattus landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattus is working Lovits over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lovits takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lovits tries to bench press Mattus off him but Mattus keeps the position.
Lovits taking a bit of punishment here - Mattus scoring with strikes.
Lovits is looking for a sweep.
Lovits takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mattus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lovits is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapda Mattus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mattus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mattus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mattus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mattus trying to control the position but Lovits is working away.
Mattus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mattus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lovits taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mattus trying to control the position but Lovits is working away.
Mattus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lovits some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mattus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovits is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus working the body and head with strikes.
Lovits tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mattus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mattus working away.
Mattus scoring with punches from side control.
Lovits can't do much from the bottom here.
Mattus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lovits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lovits is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mattus is looking to take a break and control but Lovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mattus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lovits down.
Mattus working the ground and pound.
Mattus working away.
Mattus lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lovits has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lovits taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mattus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mattus is looking to take a break and control but Lovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lovits's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovits tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovits is working hard here to advance position.
Mattus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lovits is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mattus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapda Mattus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mattus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapda Mattus!
After winning the bout, Tapda Mattus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Kalawit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Zidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidel has chosen Are You In? - Incubus as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Kalawit!
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, Paul Zidel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalawit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kalawit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kalawit sends Zidel down but not out. Kalawit dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Paul Zidel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalawit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zidel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalawit but great work by Zidel.
Zidel is trying to ground and pound but Kalawit uses the momentary lack of control by Zidel to regain half guard.
Zidel trying to mount his opponent but Kalawit defends it.
Zidel trying to control the action but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Zidel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kalawit defends it well.
Kalawit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidel trying to mount his opponent but Kalawit defends it.
Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalawit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalawit.
Zidel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalawit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zidel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalawit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zidel uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit is looking for a sweep.
Zidel landing a few strikes.
Zidel is working Kalawit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zidel trying to control the action but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Zidel tries to advance to mount but Kalawit denies him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalawit gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidel trying to control from Kalawit's half guard. Kalawit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zidel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalawit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalawit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidel defends well.
Kalawit working for a triangle but Zidel defends it easily.
Zidel trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zidel passes into half guard.
Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zidel trying to control from Kalawit's half guard. Kalawit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalawit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zidel postures up in Kalawit's guard and throws a big left but Kalawit blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Kalawit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Zidel's cut.
That's time! Kalawit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalawit shoots in looking for a takedown. Zidel tries to sprawl out of it but Kalawit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zidel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalawit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidel.
Zidel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Kalawit. Those never looked like landing.
Zidel slips under a jab.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalawit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kalawit is rocked!
Jorge Kalawit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalawit throws a combination that misses
and Zidel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Kalawit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zidel slowing the pace effectively.
Zidel decides to pull guard.
Kalawit seems to have got his legs back now.
Zidel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalawit defends well.
Zidel wants to stand but Kalawit is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawit gets to his feet - Zidel follows without any prompting.
Kalawit misses with a series of wild punches.
Zidel slips a jab and a cross from Kalawit.
Kalawit misses with a head kick.
Jorge Kalawit is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalawit loads up on a big right hand but Zidel slips the punch.
Kalawit keeps the fight on the outside.
Zidel closes the distance and clinches up with Kalawit, looking for a takedown. Zidel pushes Kalawit against the cage but Kalawit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kalawit does no damage.
Zidel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zidel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zidel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalawit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zidel pulls his head out easily.
Kalawit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zidel pulls his head out easily.
Zidel trying to pass the guard but Kalawit defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidel lands strikes from half guard.
Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalawit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zidel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalawit defending well though.
Zidel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalawit keeps working.
Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kalawit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalawit is trying to stand back up but Zidel is controlling him
Zidel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zidel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalawit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalawit actively working from the bottom here.
Zidel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Zidel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Zidel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zidel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Kalawit misses.
Zidel throws a body kick that misses.
Kalawit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalawit throws a right and a left that Zidel avoids nicely.
Kalawit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorge Kalawit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalawit fails to land with a series of punches.
Zidel dives in and grabs Kalawit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalawit pushes down on Zidel's head and hops out.
Kalawit throws a series of punches but Zidel moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalawit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawit leaves Zidel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorge Kalawit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Zidel.
Kalawit leaves Zidel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zidel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalawit tries to sprawl out of it but Zidel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalawit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zidel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zidel moves in looking to clinch but Kalawit pushes him off.
Kalawit throws a series of punches but Zidel avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit throws a series of punches but Zidel moves out of range.
Zidel fails to land the takedown.
Kalawit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zidel wants to control from the top but Kalawit keeps moving.
Zidel gets to his feet. Kalawit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalawit throws a series of punches but Zidel moves out of range.
Kalawit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalawit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kalawit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidel shoots in for a takedown but Kalawit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit throws a right hand that Zidel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zidel also avoids with ease.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel counters with a big head kick but Kalawit shrugs it off.
Kalawit fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zidel.
Kalawit looking for a guillotine here but Zidel defends easily.
Zidel trying to move into half guard but instead Kalawit has managed to sweep!
Kalawit has gone for a leg lock! Zidel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalawit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalawit keeping moving, preventing Zidel from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalawit working for a triangle but Zidel defends it easily.
Kalawit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zidel is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalawit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Zidel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zidel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Zidel!
Post fight, Paul Zidel took to the microphone: 'Ah... ah, my friend, after that loss, I'm sure you're quite miserable. But worry not - for I can make you happy again... join me!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez forces Menezes back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Menezes bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez.
Hernandez controlling the pace for now.
Menezes is in a horrible position here. Hernandez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez tries to control but Menezes wriggling away.
Hernandez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hernandez tries to control but Menezes wriggling away.
Hernandez punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Menezes?
Hernandez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Menezes to take his back!
Hernandez 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.
Menezes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is cranking Menezes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Menezes! He's tightened the choke and Menezes is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Hernandez!
Gabriel Hernandez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Cramdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Politi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cramdon comes to the cage accompanied by shine. Politi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born To Be Wild. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Cramdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Politi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Politi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cramdon on his heels. He'll look to pass Cramdon's guard now, I'm sure.
Politi wants to control from the top but Cramdon keeps moving.
Politi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cramdon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Politi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cramdon is keeping the position for now.
Cramdon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Politi wants to control from the top but Cramdon keeps moving.
Wilder Politi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Politi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cramdon gets a double leg takedown into Politi's guard.
Cramdon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Politi keeping full guard, as Cramdon tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Politi has a closed guard, preventing Cramdon from standing up.
Politi trying to control the position.
Cramdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cramdon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Politi wants to sweep here but Cramdon controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Politi drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cramdon holds on and takes a little breather.
Politi postures up.
Politi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Politi won't allow Cramdon to sweep him here.
Politi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Politi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Politi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cramdon tries to throw a body punch but Politi avoids it by throwing Cramdon back against the cage.
Cramdon is trying to trip Politi. He has hold of a leg but Politi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cramdon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cramdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Politi is keeping the position for now.
Cramdon is working hard here to advance position.
Politi is adopting a defensive guard.
Cramdon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Politi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Politi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramdon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Politi wants to control from the top but Cramdon keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cramdon wants to get back to his feet but Politi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilder Politi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Politi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cramdon is trying to defend but Politi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Politi controlling the action here.
Cramdon is concentrating on defense, preventing Politi from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cramdon is looking to improve his position.
Politi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cramdon is looking to control Politi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cramdon avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cramdon throws a leg kick but Politi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Politi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cramdon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cramdon tries to get to full guard but Politi has control of the leg.
Cramdon trying to control from the bottom.
Cramdon looking for submissions off his back.
Politi wants to pass to mount but Cramdon is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon wants to improve his position but Politi is controlling well.
Politi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Politi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cramdon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Politi trying to control the pace.
Politi trying to mount his opponent but Cramdon defends it.
Politi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cramdon trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Politi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramdon keeps working.
Politi wants to free his trapped foot but Cramdon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cramdon tries to roll over but Politi keeps him under control.
Politi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramdon keeps working.
Cramdon wants to control but Politi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wilder Politi.
Cramdon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Politi gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Politi is looking for a triangle but Cramdon pushes his legs off easily.
Politi is breathing heavily.
Politi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cramdon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Politi keeping moving, preventing Cramdon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Politi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cramdon moves in looking to clinch but Politi pushes him off.
Politi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cramdon is adopting a defensive guard.
Politi trying to control but Cramdon is working from the bottom.
Politi throwing strikes from guard but Cramdon blocks nicely.
Politi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Politi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cramdon is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wilder Politi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Politi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Politi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Politi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cramdon gets back to full guard.
Cramdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Politi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cramdon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon working a defensive guard here.
Cramdon keeping moving, preventing Politi from controlling successfully.
Politi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cramdon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Politi gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Politi keeping moving, preventing Cramdon from controlling successfully.
Ralph Cramdon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cramdon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Politi keeping full guard, as Cramdon tries to pass.
Politi managing to control the position.
Cramdon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilder Politi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Politi keeping full guard, as Cramdon tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cramdon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ralph Cramdon.
Well Politi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Praap Priip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Praap Priip!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priip throws out a loose jab but Africanus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priip looks for a takedown but Africanus sprawls well.
Priip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Africanus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Priip is defended easily by Africanus.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Praap Priip.
The fighters circle, before Africanus throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Priip's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Africanus lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Patolino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Patolino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwig Mandrill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patolino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mandrill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Patolino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandrill is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Patolino is tapping! Great win for Mandrill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludwig Mandrill!
Ludwig Mandrill managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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