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EUFC 15: Sparta's Takeover PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Tincher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Tincher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Tincher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown avoids the head kick by Tincher.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Tincher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tincher gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tincher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tincher on the ground.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is trying to keep Tincher in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tincher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tincher drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Tincher off! Tincher jumps back into Brown's guard.
Tincher wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tincher tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tincher to the ground. Tincher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Tincher throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Tincher throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Tincher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Tincher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tincher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tincher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown trying to hold on to Tincher's head to control him but Tincher postures up.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Tincher has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Tincher's attempts to control the action.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Tincher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tincher escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tincher takes the fight into the clinch.
Tincher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Tincher wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Tincher is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Tincher's takedown attempt.
Brown prevents Tincher from breaking the clinch.
Tincher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tincher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Tincher.
Brown takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Tincher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tincher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown won't allow Tincher to sweep him here.
Tincher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Tincher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Tincher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tincher wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tincher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Tincher tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tincher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tincher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tincher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tincher.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Tincher is proving a slippery customer.
Tincher trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tincher wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Tincher tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Tincher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tincher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tincher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tincher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tincher lands a shot to the body.
Tincher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tincher stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Tincher looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tincher's guard now.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tincher controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Tincher.
Tincher pushes Brown off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tincher tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tincher tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tincher has a takedown stuffed.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Tincher circles away.
Tincher doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Tincher.
Tincher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tincher wants to control but Brown postures up.
Tincher manages to get back to half guard.
Tincher keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.
Tincher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tincher keeps moving.
Tincher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tincher is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tincher keeps moving.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Tincher has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Tincher on that attempt.
Mike Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Tincher.
Tincher lands with a slapping head kick.
Tincher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Tincher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Tincher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tincher.
Tincher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tincher circles away easily
and Tincher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tincher is one step ahead there.
Tincher being controlled here momentarily.
Brown looking to control but Tincher passes into half guard.
Ryan Tincher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Tincher postures up.
Brown gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls Tincher momentarily but Tincher frees himself.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tincher wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Tincher advances to half guard.
Brown keeping hold of Tincher's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown wants to control but Tincher passes into side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tincher cracks Brown with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Tincher 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! This is the final round!
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Tincher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tincher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tincher stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tincher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tincher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tincher is looking for a sweep.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Tincher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working away.
Brown trying to control the action but Tincher is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tincher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Tincher's hands, connecting with Tincher's forehead.
Tincher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tincher misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan Tincher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tincher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tincher scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Tincher landing some decent shots from guard.
Tincher wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown is trying to keep Tincher in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tincher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Tincher trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tincher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tincher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Mike Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Tincher.
Tincher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tincher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tincher instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown trying to control but Tincher is having none of it.
Tincher squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brown avoids the attempt from Tincher to control.
Tincher is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is stalling here but it's allowed Tincher to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Tincher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tincher looking for a sweep. Not yet Tincher, not yet.
Tincher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown looking for a submission but Tincher manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tincher scores with a nice shot.
Mike Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tincher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tincher wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tincher has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Tincher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Tincher.
Well Tincher 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Tincher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halibut comes to the cage accompanied by Peter You Suck. Lawlor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Loser kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halibut Halibut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Lawlor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halibut lands a two punch combo.
Lawlor misses with a double jab
and Halibut counters with a three punch combo that has Lawlor backing up. Lawlor nods at Halibut to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawlor misses with a combination
so Halibut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawlor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halibut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halibut wants to pass the guard but Lawlor is keeping the position.
Halibut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halibut gets to his feet - Lawlor follows without any prompting.
Lawlor misses with a combination
and Halibut counters with a stiff right hand.
Halibut rushes Lawlor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawlor tries to break the clinch but Halibut is controlling the position.
Lawlor tries to break the clinch but Halibut is controlling the position.
Halibut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawlor throws a combination that misses
and Halibut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawlor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halibut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawlor looks gassed!
Halibut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawlor to the mat! Lawlor manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halibut content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halibut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lawlor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halibut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawlor wants to stand and escape but Halibut is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halibut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawlor is looking for a triangle but Halibut pushes his legs off easily.
Lawlor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halibut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halibut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halibut trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawlor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawlor working for a triangle but Halibut defends it easily.
Halibut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halibut has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawlor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halibut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halibut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawlor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut controlling from the top position.
Lawlor is looking for a triangle but Halibut pushes his legs off easily.
Lawlor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halibut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halibut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawlor keeping moving, preventing Halibut from controlling successfully.
Lawlor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halibut passes into side control.
Lawlor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halibut off and has taken his back!
Halibut defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawlor's arms.
Lawlor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halibut defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawlor's arms.
Halibut turns into Lawlor and is now in his guard.
Lawlor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawlor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halibut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halibut preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halibut has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lawlor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halibut is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lawlor pulls down on the head and he's put Halibut to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Lawlor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton comes into the arena with A Small Victory blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Renton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooh a lovely combination from Renton sends Ryan down but not out. Renton dives into side control looking to finish.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Renton trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Renton trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Renton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryan defends it well.
Ryan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Renton is tying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Renton misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renton.
Renton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryan.
Renton swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Renton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renton is breathing heavily.
Renton misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Renton can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Renton is having none of it.
Ryan prevents Renton from improving his position.
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton taking some punishment here, with Ryan in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Renton is looking to improve his position.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Renton actively working from the bottom here.
Renton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renton working a defensive guard here.
Renton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Renton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ryan is surviving well by controlling Renton's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Renton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Renton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Renton prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan is controlling Renton's trapped leg to prevent Renton from advancing to side control.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Renton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is staying active underneath Renton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Renton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan is controlling an arm, preventing Renton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ryan tries to improve his position but Renton has taken his back! Renton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Renton pushes Ryan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Renton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Larusso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr. Miagi screaming Banzai!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso stuffs the takedown.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larusso as he avoids it easily.
Larusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larusso sends Edwards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Larusso is motioning to the referee to let Edwards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larusso's waist but Larusso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Larusso finish him?
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Edwards.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Larusso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larusso cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Larusso has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edwards to stand back up!
Larusso lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Edwards is looking to close the distance but Larusso sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Edwards crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Edwards is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Daniel Larusso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Leonidas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Leonidas keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Leonidas down.
Leonidas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leonidas lands in his opponent's guard.
Leonidas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leonidas needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Leonidas shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Leonidas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leonidas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Leonidas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Leonidas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Leonidas was not able to check.
Leonidas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Leonidas tries to pass.
Leonidas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Leonidas keeps it at a distance.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Leonidas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leonidas throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Leonidas was not able to check.
Johnson rushes Leonidas and presses him up against the cage.
Leonidas can't break the clinch.
Leonidas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas looks gassed!
Johnson keeps control of Leonidas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leonidas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonidas wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Leonidas counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Leonidas to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson cracks the inside of Leonidas's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Leonidas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
King Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonidas's sensitive parts.
Johnson is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonidas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Leonidas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonidas. That did some damage!
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Leonidas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson feints and then cracks Leonidas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonidas down.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonidas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Leonidas stalls from top position.
Leonidas working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonidas lands a brutal uppercut that launches Johnson off his feet! Johnson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Leonidas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Parcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parcell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Parcell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma shoots in but Parcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parcell has his takedown stuffed
and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Parcell has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parcell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parcell working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Parcell is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Parcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parcell manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Parcell's guard.
Parcell managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parcell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parcell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parcell!
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Parcell tries to move to mount but Hanma blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma pushes Parcell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Parcell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanma tries to bench press Parcell off him but Parcell keeps the position.
Parcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Parcell tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Parcell takes a little break here. Hanma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hanma gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcell wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parcell is one step ahead there.
Hanma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parcell stacks Hanma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parcell!
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parcell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanma has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Parcell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hanma has tightened it up now! Parcell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Szalanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is We are the Champions. Jonathan Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Szalanski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szalanski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szalanski blocks an uppercut.
Campbell lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
It looks like Igor Szalanski has been cut.
Szalanski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Szalanski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Szalanski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Szalanski has a closed guard, preventing Campbell from standing up.
Campbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Szalanski wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Szalanski is trying to improve his position.
Szalanski striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Campbell is working Szalanski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Campbell landing strikes.
Szalanski is rocked!
Szalanski tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.
Szalanski is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell has hold of Szalanski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Szalanski seems comfortable defending it but Campbell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Szalanski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Szalanski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Campbell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Campbell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sheets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xobile Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheets's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hits from the bong--Cypress Hill. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Sheets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xobile Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Xavier!
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sheets lands a nice shot to the head.
Xavier is rocked!
It looks like Xobile Xavier has been cut.
Sheets postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Xavier bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sheets and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Sheets!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonjiro Fuuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yonjiro Fuuma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davi Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonjiro Fuuma!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fuuma is trying to control but can't.
Fuuma is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Fuuma defends it.
Fuuma is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuuma is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Fuuma is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuuma can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuuma is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Fuuma missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuuma gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fuuma keeps moving.
Fuuma wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fuuma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fuuma from controlling successfully.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma stands up from Gracie's guard - Fuuma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fuuma throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A big right from Fuuma misses.
Nice body kick from Fuuma.
A combination from Fuuma does no damage.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Fuuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuuma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Fuuma misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuuma misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Fuuma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Fuuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuuma throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuuma sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yonjiro Fuuma will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuuma to the mat! Fuuma manages to get full guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fuuma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fuuma has escaped and now he's on top!
Fuuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Fuuma postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie working for a submission but Fuuma is keeping him at bay.
Fuuma has given up his back.
Fuuma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looking to break Fuuma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fuuma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fuuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie is looking for a choke. Fuuma gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fuuma manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Fuuma has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fuuma reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fuuma taps out! nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davi Gracie!
Davi Gracie retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (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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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meridius. Meridius obviously looking to wear him down.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Meridius gets caught flat footed, as Hansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meridius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meridius is one step ahead there.
Hansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meridius is one step ahead there.
Meridius trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen looking for a guillotine here but Meridius defends easily.
Meridius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius wanted to stand there but Hansen had control of the position.
Hansen looking for a triangle here. Meridius is fighting it but it looks tight! Hansen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Meridius is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Hansen!
Marcus Hansen is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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