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NWO 111 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deine Mutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josoe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Dmx...Aint no sunshine as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deine Mutter !
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, Josoe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but Mutter moves out of range.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mutter is out of range.
Silva wants to slow Mutter down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Mutter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Mutter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mutter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Mutter checks it.
Mutter slips under a jab.
Mutter ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutter as he jumps to the side.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva wants to clinch.
Mutter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutter blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mutter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mutter tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mutter to the ground. Mutter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva clinches up with Mutter and pushes him back against the cage.
Mutter is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutter down to the mat. Mutter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deine Mutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josoe Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva tries to clinch but Mutter moves out of range.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mutter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Mutter is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mutter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva stalling.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva has Mutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva working Mutter over with knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working Mutter over with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Mutter is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mutter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mutter rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva controlling the position well here. Mutter rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mutter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mutter tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josoe Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Mutter 's shoulder, as Mutter tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josoe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mutter .
Silva throws a wild body kick that Mutter sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Mutter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Mutter moved away.
Silva clinches up with Mutter and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutter tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Mutter tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Mutter won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mutter 's face.
Josoe Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Mutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutter is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mutter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Mutter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mutter 's face.
Mutter dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mutter seems to have got his legs back now.
Mutter is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutter 's efforts to push away.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva has Mutter pressed against the cage, preventing Mutter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mutter 's face.
Mutter tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has Mutter pressed against the cage, preventing Mutter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to drag Mutter to the mat but Mutter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Mutter is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutter 's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Mutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva keeps control of Mutter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mutter is trying to break free.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutter is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Mutter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mutter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josoe Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Mutter blocks a head kick by Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Mutter blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutter blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Josoe Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva is looking to chop away at Mutter 's legs.
Silva throws a low kick but Mutter moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with a low kick as Mutter jumps back.
Mutter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to work over Mutter 's front leg with a kick but Mutter checks it.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Mutter moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Mutter is out of range.
Deine Mutter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Mutter circles away and keeps his distance.
Josoe Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva is looking to chop away at Mutter 's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mutter 's sensitive parts.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a right hand that Mutter ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutter also avoids with ease.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mutter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Mutter checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva wants to slow Mutter down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva forces Mutter back against the cage and clinches.
Mutter can't break the clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutter tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Mutter is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deine Mutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josoe Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Mutter takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josoe Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josoe Silva!
Post fight, Josoe Silva stared into the camera and said 'I like 2 thank all my fans in world, i train hard with all my guys at Dudes gym. Come to the VIP room at the hard rock and drink with meeeee....ladies ladies ladies'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Cousteau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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, Jacques Cousteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggler has his takedown stuffed
and Cousteau counters with a single leg into guard. Diggler didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cousteau trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diggler seems keen to control Cousteau's posture.
Cousteau wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Cousteau wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diggler leaves Cousteau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cousteau tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Cousteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diggler lands in his opponent's guard.
Diggler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diggler postures up in Cousteau's guard and throws a big left but Cousteau blocks it.
Cousteau wants to sweep here but Diggler controlling him for the moment.
Diggler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cousteau dives on top into guard.
Cousteau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cousteau is controlling him.
Cousteau trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cousteau throws a big right hand that misses.
Cousteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cousteau wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Cousteau passes into half guard.
Cousteau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggler sees it coming and defends easily.
Cousteau is trying for a kimura here. Diggler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cousteau wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacques Cousteau!
After winning the bout, Jacques Cousteau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braz Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braz Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Serra circles away.
Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Lugz.
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Lugz.
Lugz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Serra is defending well.
Serra gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lugz is trying to maintain the position but Serra is very close to passing his half guard.
Serra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Serra throwing shots but Lugz is blocking nicely.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lugz to get to his feet.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Lugz counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lugz swivels and escapes.
Serra drives through and clinches with Lugz against the cage.
Lugz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Serra after a bit of a struggle.
Lugz is working for takedown but Serra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braz Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Lugz has Serra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Serra jumps guard.
Serra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Serra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lugz defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugz trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Serra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Serra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Serra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serra is thwarting Lugz's attempts to control the position.
Lugz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serra.
Serra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lugz's head.
Serra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lugz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lugz defending well though.
Lugz has hold of Serra's hands but Serra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lugz keeps working.
Serra 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.
Serra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lugz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serra.
Lugz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serra.
Lugz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lugz defending well though.
Serra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lugz defending well though.
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Serra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serra throwing shots but Lugz is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lugz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serra.
Serra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lugz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serra is thwarting Lugz's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braz Serra dominated that round.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serra has managed to clinch.
Lugz can't get the takedown.
Serra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lugz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lugz after a bit of a struggle.
Serra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lugz wants a takedown.
Braz Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Lugz can't get the takedown.
Lugz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Serra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lugz shoots in looking for a takedown. Serra tries to sprawl out of it but Lugz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugz has a takedown stuffed.
Serra shoots in and bounces Lugz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Serra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serra throws a big right hand that misses.
Serra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lugz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serra is in close to Lugz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Serra cracks Lugz with a solid left hand.
Braz Serra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra stopping the sweep attempt from Lugz.
Serra throws a big right hand that misses.
Serra with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serra is in close to Lugz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lugz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serra.
Serra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serra throws a big right hand that misses.
Serra is stalling in the full guard.
Serra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serra throwing strikes but missing.
Serra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lugz can do to turn this around?
Serra throwing strikes from guard but Lugz blocks nicely.
Serra wants to control from the top but Lugz keeps moving.
Serra drops back looking for a leg! Lugz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lugz manages to kick Serra off! Serra jumps back into Lugz's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lugz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braz Serra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Serra gets a double leg takedown into Lugz's guard.
Serra advances position into side control!
Serra in side control, throwing shots but Lugz defends.
Serra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lugz is avoiding damage well.
Serra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lugz parries the strikes from Serra easily there. Serra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lugz to escape.
Serra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lugz is avoiding damage well.
Serra works to advance to full mount. Lugz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Serra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lugz's face.
Poor strikes thrown by Serra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lugz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Serra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Serra lands a heavy elbow.
Serra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lugz is rocked!
Lugz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serra lands a big shot to the head and Lugz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Braz Serra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Staunton's chin.
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staunton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Staunton quickly recovers to half guard.
Souza wants to control but Staunton is keeping him busy.
Souza prevents Staunton from improving his position.
Souza is keen to just control but Staunton is a slippery customer.
Souza in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Staunton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
12 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLain misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacLain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to drag MacLain to the mat but MacLain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above MacLain 's eye.
MacLain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MacLain manages to end up in side control.
MacLain trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith struggling a bit here.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let MacLain control the position.
Smith wants to control but MacLain postures up.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
MacLain winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLain is working away from the top position though.
Smith has hold of MacLain's hands but MacLain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
MacLain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith trying to hold on to MacLain's head to control him but MacLain postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith seems keen to control MacLain's posture.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith keeping moving, preventing MacLain from controlling successfully.
MacLain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain looking to pass the guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
MacLain is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
MacLain with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacLain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacLain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacLain with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
MacLain is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. MacLain is looking to defend but Smith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for MacLain! Smith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, MacLain taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Smith!
Ted Smith took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'll be starring in my first porn soon, F U War Machine now I'm the duel threat!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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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
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mityou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zegan counter with a right hand.
Mityou shoots for a double leg takedown but Zegan sprawls well. He's pushed Mityou 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Mityou , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zegan connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zegan.
Zegan avoids the head kick by Mityou .
Mityou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mityou is defended easily by Zegan.
Zegan takes the fight into the clinch.
Mityou jumps guard but Zegan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zegan is pushing Mityou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mityou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zegan stalling.
Zegan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mityou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zegan can pounce on him.
Mityou throws a body kick that misses
and Zegan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mityou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zegan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mityou 's sensitive parts.
Mityou fails with a takedown attempt.
Zegan has managed to clinch.
Mityou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Zegan. That snapped Mityou 's head back.
Zegan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mityou 's sensitive parts.
Zegan tries to clinch but Mityou is having none of it.
Zegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Mityou is working for takedown but Zegan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zegan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mityou fails to pull guard.
Mityou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zegan obliges.
Zegan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mityou being controlled against the cage.
Mityou is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou letting Zegan take a breather here.
Mityou 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mityou looks to throw a body kick
and Zegan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zegan.
Mityou throws a head kick but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mityou circles away.
Zegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zegan digs a right hand underneath Mityou 's ribcage. Mityou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zegan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mityou up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
Mityou shoots in and drives through. Zegan sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Zegan. No joy for Mityou on that attempt.
Zegan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mityou rushes Zegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zegan is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zegan wants to control but Mityou postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mityou tries a head kick but it misses.
Mityou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mityou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mityou trying to control the action but Zegan is working from the bottom.
Mityou is really struggling to control Zegan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zegan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mityou throws a head kick that misses
and Zegan counters with a straight right hand.
Sub Mityou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mityou shoots in but Zegan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zegan thows a body kick. Mityou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zegan scores with a jab to the head.
Mityou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mityou showed some decent athleticism there.
Mityou moves into full mount! Zegan won't be happy about that!
Zegan is looking to get to half guard.
Zegan gets back to half guard.
Mityou stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan tries to clinch but Mityou is having none of it.
Mityou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maciej Zegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mityou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mityou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zegan has managed to clinch.
Zegan breaks from the clinch.
Zegan wants to clinch.
No luck for Mityou with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zegan is fending him off so far but Mityou persists. Nope, Zegan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Zegan catches Mityou right on the button with a cross.
Mityou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mityou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mityou shoots in for a double leg but Zegan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zegan wants to clinch up but Mityou keeps it at a distance.
Zegan lands a jab to the head.
Zegan scores with a one two! Mityou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mityou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zegan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zegan blocks a head kick by Mityou .
A jab from Zegan finds it's way through Mityou 's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mityou has closed the distance and engaged Zegan in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zegan.
A bit of stalling here from Zegan.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mityou gets a clinch.
Zegan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mityou s head.
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
Mityou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zegan's guard.
Mityou trying to control the position from guard on top but Zegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zegan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mityou manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mityou .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maciej Zegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Zegan. No joy for Mityou on that attempt.
Zegan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zegan lands a two punch combo.
Mityou has Zegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zegan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mityou jumps guard but Zegan stands there with Mityou around his waist. Mityou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan scores with a one two! Mityou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mityou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mityou pushes Zegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Zegan breaks from the clinch.
Zegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mityou 's head backwards.
Zegan lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zegan cracks Mityou with a nice body shot.
Zegan'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.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mityou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zegan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mityou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zegan breaks the clinch.
Mityou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zegan quickly recovers to half guard.
Zegan is trying to stand.
Sub Mityou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mityou thows a huge punch but Zegan dodges it nicely.
Mityou trying to control the action but Zegan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zegan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zegan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is pressing down on Zegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zegan is holding on for now.
Mityou stalling away here and it's allowed Zegan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mityou content to stall in guard here.
Mityou trying to control but Zegan is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mityou stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mityou somewhat.
Mityou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maciej Zegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mityou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zegan circles away.
Zegan drives through and clinches with Mityou against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zegan.
Zegan breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zegan can pounce on him.
Zegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sub Mityou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Zegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zegan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koscheck gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Koscheck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Koscheck wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koscheck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koscheck is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Koscheck is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez pushes Koscheck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Koscheck's head.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koscheck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Koscheck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koscheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez controlling the position from side mount.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Koscheck tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez decides to stand back up.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koscheck is rocked!
It looks like Josh Koscheck has been cut.
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!
Sanchez closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sanchez picks Koscheck up and slams him brutally to the floor. Koscheck is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cantwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cantwell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell looks to land a left hand but Lister moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cantwell.
Lister throws a combination. Cantwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cantwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Dean Lister has been cut.
Lister fails with the takedown.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantwell throws a sloppy head kick and Lister moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cantwell enables Lister to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cantwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lister trying to control but Cantwell is working from the bottom.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Cantwell is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister throws a big elbow that misses.
Lister drops back looking for a leg! Cantwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cantwell manages to kick Lister off! Lister jumps back into Cantwell's guard.
Lister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lister won't allow Cantwell to get back to his feet.
Lister stands and throws Cantwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cantwell is trying to buck Lister off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister scores with punches from side control.
Lister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cantwell's legs.
Lister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lister connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cantwell some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is trying to buck Lister off.
Lister throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cantwell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cantwell sees it coming and defends easily.
Lister is looking for a kimura but Cantwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lister to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cantwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lister.
Cantwell pushes Lister off looking to stand but Lister dives back in and keeps control.
Cantwell wants to control but Lister is keeping busy.
Lister stands up from half guard.
Cantwell throws the left hand but Lister avoids the punch easily.
Lister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cantwell throws a nice looking combination but Lister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister tries for a takedown but Cantwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Lister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Lister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Lister's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lister forces Cantwell back against the cage and clinches.
Lister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantwell's efforts to push away.
Lister is looking to break free of the clinch but Cantwell has double underhooks.
Lister manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cantwell gets to his feet - Lister follows without any prompting.
Lister closes the distance and pushes Cantwell back into the cage.
Lister tries to pull guard but Cantwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Lister has him pressed against the cage.
Cantwell can't break the clinch.
Lister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantwell.
Lister can't get the takedown.
Cantwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Lister lands a hook that snaps the head of Cantwell backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister tries to break the clinch but Cantwell is controlling the position.
Lister manages to break the clinch.
Dean Lister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lister walks into a jab.
Lister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cantwell lands with a big left! Lister is wobbled badly! Cantwell comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lister to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Cantwell!
After winning the bout, Steve Cantwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has chosen acdc back in black as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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200 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler cracks Hendo with a good jab.
Hendo misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Diggler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diggler.
Hendo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendo misses with a body shot
and Diggler counters with a good low kick that Hendo was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler moves into range and clinches up with Hendo.
Hendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hendo counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Diggler is predictable there
and Hendo moves into the clinch.
Diggler avoids the elbow strike from Hendo, against the cage.
Hendo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diggler misses with a knee to the head.
Hendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendo avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler keeps control of Hendo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggler is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendo avoids the damage to the body.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo lands an elbow inside that Diggler shrugs off.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggler avoids the elbow strike from Hendo, against the cage.
Hendo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggler dodges the punch combination from Hendo.
Hendo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendo lands in his opponent's guard.
Diggler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hendo!
Diggler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler get's back to his feet.
Hendo gets tackled into the cage by Diggler. Diggler maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendo is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggler gets an underhook and turns Hendo into the cage.
Hendo lands an elbow inside that Diggler shrugs off.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Hendo's takedown attempt.
Hendo breaks the clinch.
Diggler throws a series of strikes that have Hendo backpedaling.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Hendo.
Diggler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendo.
Diggler is looking to slow Hendo down with leg kicks.
Diggler thows a body kick. Hendo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggler moves in looking to clinch but Hendo pushes him off.
Hendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggler scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggler fails to land the takedown.
Hendo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diggler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler lands with a cross.
Hendo scores with a body shot.
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Hendo blocks the leg kick.
Hendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Hendo looks to land a combination but Diggler avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hendo misses.
Diggler lands with an uppercut that bounces Hendo off the cage and back into range.
Hendo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggler throws a right and a left that Hendo avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Hendo.
Hendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hendo loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Diggler clinches.
Hendo is trying to stall.
Hendo blocks the elbow strike.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendo avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler trying to control the position but instead, Hendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diggler into the cage.
Hendo has a couple of punches blocked by Diggler.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diggler slips under a jab.
Diggler closes the distance and pushes Hendo back into the cage.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but Hendo blocks it.
Hendo wants to take the fight to the mat but Diggler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendo.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hendo avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Diggler pushes off an throws an elbow but Hendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendo lands an uppercut.
Hendo trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but Hendo blocks with his arms.
Diggler misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
Diggler avoiding damage as Hendo throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo lands an elbow inside that Diggler shrugs off.
Diggler lands an elbow that stopped Hendo in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Hendo.
Hendo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendo lands a jab to the nose.
Danny Hendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hendo does no damage.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendo just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler tries to bum rush Hendo with a series of wild strikes but Hendo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dirk Diggler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hendo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Diggler can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hendo and Diggler drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hendo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Hendo!
Danny Hendo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
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163 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
Machine trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miller tries to control but Machine wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Machine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machine turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Miller in his guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machine's guard.
Miller trying to advance position but Machine counters by regaining guard.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Cardio Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Machine's guard.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machine shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Machine.
Miller feints and as Machine raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Miller postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Machine won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Machine working away.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Machine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands an elbow.
Miller gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Machine 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.
Miller is looking to escape.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Machine cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Miller in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller pushing down on Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller trying to strike off his back.
Miller wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Machine won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
Miller throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Machine works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to buck Machine off but he can't manage it.
Machine has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Machine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Machine with a couple of short strikes.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Machine maintains control.
Machine goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine had his way with Jim Miller in 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Miller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Machine works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Machine tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to kick Machine off but Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Machine 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.
Miller wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller landing a few short strikes.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine 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.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves nicely into side control.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Machine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Machine working the ground and pound from side control.
Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Machine postures up.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Miller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cardio Machine made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Jim Miller had this to say: 'Hey guys I will be back soon for more fight of the night awards.'.
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