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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Kiniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shawn voitsek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shawn voitsek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Kiniski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shawn voitsek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiniski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in voitsek's guard.
Kiniski wants to pass the guard but voitsek is keeping the position.
voitsek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kiniski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. voitsek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiniski forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kiniski lands a nice short elbow.
voitsek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiniski is keen to just control but voitsek is a slippery customer.
Kiniski wants to work for an arm triangle but voitsek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
voitsek looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiniski trying to pass the guard but voitsek defending well.
Kiniski is trying to control. voitsek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kiniski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kiniski is trying to control. voitsek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiniski is trying to work for a kimura but voitsek is defending well.
Kiniski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on voitsek's thigh. voitsek counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kiniski is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski trying to move into half guard but instead voitsek has managed to sweep!
Kiniski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kiniski trying to keep a closed guard but voitsek is proving a slippery customer.
voitsek chips away with some ground and pound.
Kiniski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but voitsek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
voitsek preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski is working hard here to advance position.
voitsek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiniski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiniski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiniski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. voitsek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiniski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. voitsek manages to get himself to full guard.
voitsek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
voitsek looking for a guillotine here but Kiniski defends easily.
Kiniski stops voitsek from standing up.
Kiniski works over voitsek with some ground and pound from guard.
Kiniski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiniski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiniski is pushing down on voitsek's leg trying to pass to half guard. voitsek is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiniski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiniski trying to control from half guard but voitsek is working away.
voitsek tries to roll over but Kiniski keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Kiniski 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.
voitsek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiniski was covering up waiting for the punch and voitsek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kiniski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiniski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kiniski goes for an armbar but voitsek turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from voitsek.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiniski is on top in guard.
voitsek wants to stand and escape but Kiniski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
voitsek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiniski trying to control but voitsek is working from the bottom.
Kiniski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiniski cracks voitsek with a solid left hand.
Kiniski prevents voitsek from getting back to his feet.
Kiniski tries to free his leg and advance position but voitsek is retaining full guard.
Kiniski trying to control but voitsek is working from the bottom.
Kiniski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because voitsek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiniski doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting voitsek counter with a right hand.
Kiniski misses with a takedown attempt
and voitsek counters with a shoot takedown. Kiniski fights it but they end up in guard.
voitsek stopping the sweep attempt from Kiniski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
voitsek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kiniski is proving hard to escape from.
Kiniski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but voitsek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gene Kiniski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiniski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in voitsek's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
voitsek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kiniski scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if voitsek can do anything to dispel that myth.
voitsek can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiniski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
voitsek is in trouble now - Kiniski has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Kiniski.
Kiniski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. voitsek looks a forlorn figure.
voitsek tries to hold on but Kiniski postures up.
Kiniski with shots to the head and body - voitsek looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski looking to secure an arm triangle but voitsek defends it well.
Kiniski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kiniski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kiniski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
voitsek's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
voitsek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiniski.
voitsek is bucking up trying to escape but Kiniski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gene Kiniski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
voitsek digs a good hook to Kiniski's body.
Kiniski fails with the takedown
and voitsek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kiniski's guard now.
Kiniski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. voitsek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
voitsek trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.
Kiniski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
voitsek drops back looking for a leg! Kiniski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiniski manages to kick voitsek off! voitsek jumps back into Kiniski's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
voitsek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiniski trying to keep a closed guard but voitsek is proving a slippery customer.
Kiniski has his foot on voitsek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. voitsek works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiniski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. voitsek stacks Kiniski 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 voitsek!
voitsek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kiniski tries to bench press voitsek off him but voitsek keeps the position.
voitsek is staying tight to Kiniski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kiniski is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
voitsek just content to control the position.
Kiniski tries to improve position but can't.
Kiniski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiniski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiniski trying to control the action but voitsek is working from the bottom.
voitsek is looking to escape.
Kiniski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
voitsek is trying to stand.
Kiniski lands strikes from half guard.
Kiniski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski trying to pass the guard but voitsek defending well.
Kiniski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
voitsek tries to lock up and control but Kiniski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kiniski wants to finish this one by submission but voitsek is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kiniski.
Kiniski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiniski working voitsek over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Kiniski.
Kiniski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as voitsek is looking to escape.
Kiniski raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Kiniski.
Kiniski controlling from the full mount.
Kiniski with good strikes from the mount here!
shawn voitsek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene Kiniski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiniski looking to finish voitsek with some ground and pound. This is bad for voitsek!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gene Kiniski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiniski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Kiniski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pipi Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eye Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eye Wrestle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipi Kali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eye Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Kali and sends Wrestle crashing to the mat! Kali follows him down to the mat - Wrestle regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wrestle is rocked!
It looks like Eye Wrestle has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestle is looking to escape.
Wrestle is still in real trouble! Can Kali finish him?
Kali tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wrestle controls his leg.
Wrestle seems to have recovered his senses.
Wrestle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kali stands up and beckons Wrestle to join him on the feet.
Kali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kali lands a brutal uppercut that launches Wrestle off his feet! Wrestle tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pipi Kali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Del Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Del Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Soto circles away.
Steele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steele wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Soto closes the distance and clinches up with Steele, looking for a takedown. Del Soto pushes Steele against the cage but Steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Soto shoots in for a double leg but Steele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Del Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Soto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Del Soto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steele is trying to defend but Del Soto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Soto prevents Steele from improving his position.
Steele is trying to stand.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Steele with the active half guard here but Del Soto passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Del Soto stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto is chipping away with strikes.
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Soto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Del Soto wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Del Soto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steele is avoiding damage well.
Del Soto stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Soto is defended easily by Steele.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Del Soto on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steele's waist but Steele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Soto off to one side.
Del Soto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Del Soto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele tries to clinch there but Del Soto circles away.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Del Soto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Del Soto is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Del Soto is breathing heavily.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Soto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Soto's back!
Steele tightening his grip on Del Soto, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Soto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Steele's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking for the choke from the back position but Del Soto is controlling his hands well.
Steele avoiding Del Soto 's attempts to control his hands.
Del Soto controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Steele is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Del Soto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Steele should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Steele not allowing Del Soto to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Soto fending off the submission attempt from Steele.
Del Soto just looking to survive in the bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele avoiding Del Soto 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele with a poor takedown
and Del Soto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
Steele tries to bench press Del Soto off him but Del Soto keeps the position.
Del Soto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele bucks up and tries to throw Del Soto off but instead Del Soto has got his back!
Del Soto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Steele hold on?
Del Soto lands punches and elbows.
Del Soto scores with strikes from the back.
Del Soto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Del Soto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steele defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Del Soto lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Steele to escape the position.
Steele defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steele tries to break free.
Del Soto tries to get the hooks in deep but Steele pushed the leg off.
Steele is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Del Soto lands a shot to the head.
Del Soto controlling well, preventing Steele from escaping the position.
Del Soto punishes Steele with strikes from the back mount.
Del Soto keeps control of the position as Steele tries to break free.
Del Soto punishes Steele with strikes from the back mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to roll but Del Soto sticks to his back.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Del Soto wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Del Soto has control of the leg.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Soto pulls his head out easily.
Del Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Del Soto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Del Soto is trying to keep Steele in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele stands up and waves to Del Soto to follow him.
Del Soto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Del Soto trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Del Soto prevents Steele from standing back up.
Steele with the active half guard here but Del Soto passes nicely into side control.
Del Soto lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto stands up and beckons Steele to his feet.
Miguel Del Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Soto has his takedown stuffed
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown. Del Soto fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Del Soto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Del Soto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Del Soto!
Steele tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Soto is trying to stick to Steele's back but Steele is turning into Del Soto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Del Soto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Del Soto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Soto with a poor takedown
and Steele counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Del Soto!
Del Soto is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Del Soto turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Steele off and cradles Del Soto's limp body as Steele celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pat Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshavin comes to the cage accompanied by The Arsenal Mastermind. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arshavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arshavin moves away.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arshavin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Arshavin tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arshavin defends it well.
Arshavin wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Arshavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arshavin wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed moves nicely into side control.
Reed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Andrei Arshavin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Arshavin is defending well.
Arshavin is looking for a sweep.
Arshavin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Arshavin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arshavin some visible discomfort.
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reed is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arshavin is trying to escape and Reed transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arshavin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Reed! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Reed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden White!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from White does no damage.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liddell avoids the head kick by White.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liddell momentarily.
White throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
A jab from White misses.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White misses with a combination
and Liddell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
White looks gassed!
A head kick by White misses
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a jab.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Aiden White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Liddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddell looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a right hand to the body.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
White dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
White throws a one two combo.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White lands an elbow inside.
Liddell can't break the clinch.
Liddell blocks the elbow strike.
White trying to stall but Liddell improves his position.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liddell's efforts to push away.
White tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liddell walks into a straight right hand from White.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Liddell moves out of range easily.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liddell cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
A solid body kick from White.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Liddell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
White has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White lands a head kick!
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from White.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Liddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White misses with an uppercut. Liddell saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
Liddell throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up 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!
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White misses with a head kick.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell with a nice cross.
Liddell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White throws a series of strikes that have Liddell backpedaling.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liddell counters with an inside leg kick.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell lands with a right hand.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White throws a combination. Liddell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
White lands with a nice combination. Liddell backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Liddell.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White stalling in the clinch but Liddell improves position.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden White.
Liddell lands a slapping body shot.
White tries to move into range but Liddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Liddell does it's job there.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell scores with a jab.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a solid body kick.
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from White.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
White tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White lands a jab to the head.
White throws a combination that misses
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
White throws a body kick that misses.
Liddell lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White tries to clinch but Liddell moves away
and Liddell counters with a nice kick to the body.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
White misses with an uppercut. Liddell saw that one coming.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
White misses with a low kick.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from White does no damage.
Liddell tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Liddell throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White misses with a looping right.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Liddell lands a slapping body shot.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White lands an elbow just above Liddell 's eye.
Liddell dodges an elbow strike from White.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddell looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
White throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White prevents Liddell from breaking the clinch.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White misses with an elbow strike.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liddell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liddell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
White walks into a jab.
White moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
White forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches.
Aiden White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throws an elbow that misses.
Liddell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Liddell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity. Obama has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. Robbie Law has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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21
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheRock Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
BOOM! Obama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Law. Law tries to recover but Obama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Law lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TheRock Obama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: And Then Comes Jason. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emeleanenkis slips under a jab from Atom.
Atom swinging wildly here.
Emeleanenkis slips under a jab.
Adam Atom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atom misses with a hook.
Emeleanenkis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Atom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emeleanenkis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emeleanenkis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atom swivels and escapes.
Atom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atom avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Atom misses the target.
Atom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emeleanenkis was well out of range. Poor timing from Atom.
Atom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atom fails to land with a series of punches.
Emeleanenkis fails with a takedown attempt.
Atom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Atom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atom shoots in and bounces Emeleanenkis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emeleanenkis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emeleanenkis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emeleanenkis looks gassed!
Atom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atom advances to half guard.
Emeleanenkis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emeleanenkis manages to get to full guard.
Atom gets to his feet - Emeleanenkis follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atom lands in his opponent's guard.
Atom passes Emeleanenkis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emeleanenkis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atom moves into full mount! Emeleanenkis won't be happy about that!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Atom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atom raining down shots from the mount!
Atom dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atom wants to finish this one by submission but Emeleanenkis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atom.
Emeleanenkis tries to hold on but Atom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Atom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Atom working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Emeleanenkis turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Atom off and cradles Emeleanenkis's limp body as Atom celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Adam Atom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcello Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zac McCracken's chin.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Marcello Gonzalez has been cut.
McCracken tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCracken punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from McCracken.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but McCracken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCracken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez shoots in but McCracken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez is rocked!
McCracken lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by McCracken. Gonzalez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for McCracken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zac McCracken!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flave's entrance music is Momma said Tap you Out. A fine choice. The key to victory for Flava Flave has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto ducks under a wild hook from Flave.
Flave misses with a straight right.
Flave jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flave thows a body shot but no joy.
Alberto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alberto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flave counters with a nice uppercut.
Flave looks for the body kick but Alberto saw that one coming.
Flave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flave misses with a wild combination.
Alberto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alberto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flave cracks Alberto with an open hand slap.
Flave misses with a few strikes there.
Flave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flave.
Flave with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alberto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alberto's head backwards.
Alberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Flave is just out of range.
Flave takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flave smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Flave finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Flave.
Flave misses with a straight left.
Flave misses with a looping left.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alberto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Flave. That snapped Alberto's head back.
Flava Flave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flave.
Nice defenses there by Alberto.
Alberto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flave lands with a nice body punch.
Flave misses with a jab to the body
and Alberto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flave's guard now.
Alberto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flave isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alberto stacks Flave 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 Alberto!
Flave is trying to improve his position.
Flave is trying to work for a sweep but Alberto has mounted him!
Flave is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alberto looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flave is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave is working hard here to advance position.
Flave tries to buck Alberto off but he can't manage it.
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
Alberto controlling from the full mount.
Flave taking shots to the head.
Alberto controlling the pace for now.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Alberto prevents Flave from getting the reversal.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Flave really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alberto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alberto looking to control but Flave is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flave is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alberto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flave is bucking up trying to escape but Alberto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Flave tries to reverse the position but Alberto maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flave is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alberto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flave tries to reverse the position but Alberto maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alberto looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alberto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flave is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Alberto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alberto tries for a takedown but Flave sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flave is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alberto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alberto's back!
Alberto fending off the submission attempt from Flave.
Flave is trying to stick to Alberto's back but Alberto is turning into Flave. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flave's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alberto.
Flave had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alberto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alberto passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alberto controlling the action here.
Flave is looking to get back to full guard here but Alberto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alberto controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flave is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flave in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alberto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flave tries to reverse the position but Alberto maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto controlling from mount.
Flave is desperately trying to improve his position but Alberto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flave takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
Alberto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alberto landing punches.
Flave is looking to get to half guard.
Alberto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alberto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
Alberto content just to control the position here.
Flave is desperately trying to improve his position but Alberto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alberto controlling his opponent.
Alberto looking to finish Flave with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flave!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flave is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alberto cracks Flave with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alberto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flave is desperately trying to improve his position but Alberto has a good base and remains in mount.
Alberto with shots to the head and body - Flave looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's eight 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.
Alberto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alberto content just to control the position here.
Flave is desperately trying to improve his position but Alberto has a good base and remains in mount.
Alberto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flave bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flave drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alberto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flave has Alberto in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alberto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flave looking for submissions off his back.
Flave tries to roll over but Alberto keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alberto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto prevents Flave from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alberto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alberto pulls his head out easily.
Alberto not doing much here.
Flave is trying to stand back up but Alberto is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alberto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flave looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alberto controls the position.
Flave tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alberto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alberto controlling the position from side mount.
Flave is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alberto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alberto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alberto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flave manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flave is looking for a triangle here but Alberto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flave is looking to reverse the position.
Flave looks to move to half guard but instead Alberto has passed into mount! Damn!
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alberto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alberto controlling the pace for now.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alberto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flave is trying to escape the mount.
Alberto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flave is working to get back to half guard.
Alberto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alberto controlling his opponent.
That's six 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.
Flave working to try and regain half guard.
Alberto content just to control the position here.
Alberto prevents Flave from getting the reversal.
Flava Flave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jose Alberto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alberto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alberto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Alberto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flave really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flave flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jose Alberto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flave is looking to get to half guard.
Alberto controlling the pace for now.
Flave is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alberto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flave hang on?
Alberto blocks Flave's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flave throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alberto. What's that going to do exactly?
Flave really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alberto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alberto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alberto 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alberto!
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