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Ultimate Fights 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollywood Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi comes into the arena with Mickey Factz - Rocker blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollywood Killer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Zuberi in a clinch.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Zuberi's takedown attempt.
Zuberi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuberi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Zuberi tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Zuberi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zuberi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuberi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Folami Zuberi has been cut.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuberi avoids the damage to the body.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Zuberi shrugs off.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Zuberi is rocked!
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
Zuberi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Zuberi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer stalls.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Zuberi shrugs off.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuberi.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Zuberi in his tracks for a moment.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Killer blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Folami Zuberi's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Killer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuberi's defenses.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Zuberi's takedown attempt.
Zuberi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer just leaning against Zuberi, taking a breather.
Zuberi takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuberi's defenses.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Zuberi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Zuberi tries to tie him up.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks it.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuberi.
Zuberi avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is trying to stall.
Zuberi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zuberi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollywood Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Zuberi.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Zuberi pushes him off.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer is looking to clinch but Zuberi is avoiding it.
Zuberi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuberi throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuberi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Zuberi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hollywood Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuberi shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a body punch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuberi.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuberi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuberi delivers a nice body kick.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Folami Zuberi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuberi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer looks to land a combination but Zuberi avoids it well.
Zuberi scores with a three punch combo!
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer wants to clinch up but Zuberi keeps it at a distance.
Killer tries to clinch up but Zuberi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuberi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Zuberi pushes him off.
Killer thows a body shot but no joy.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuberi, as that shot connected.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuberi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Zuberi misses with a wild combination.
Zuberi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuberi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer tries to clinch up but Zuberi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Zuberi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuberi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Zuberi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Zuberi misses with a few strikes there.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Zuberi is out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuberi shoots and misses
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hollywood Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuberi manages to avoid it.
Zuberi looks for the body kick but Killer saw that one coming.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuberi circles away.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuberi rather than just go for the knockout.
Zuberi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer takes the fight into the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Zuberi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Zuberi managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Zuberi working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuberi can't break the clinch.
Zuberi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Zuberi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer lands an elbow just above Zuberi 's eye.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuberi up against the cage.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuberi avoids it.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Zuberi stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuberi blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuberi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuberi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuberi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Zuberi tries to tie him up.
Zuberi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuberi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer has Zuberi pressed against the cage, preventing Zuberi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.
Zuberi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killer uses from the top position.
Zuberi keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zuberi is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi has control of Killer's left arm, preventing Killer from doing any damage.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuberi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuberi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Killer is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Zuberi lands a couple of elbows.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hollywood Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollywood Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Canton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Canton!
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, Neo Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canton shoots in and bounces Jackman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Canton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Canton is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canton is controlling him.
Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canton defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Jackman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackman tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Canton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Canton gets to his feet - Jackman follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Canton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackman looking to control.
Canton wants to stand but Jackman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canton is in close to Jackman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Canton passes into half guard.
Jackman looks gassed!
Canton wants to take a breather but Jackman is having none of it.
Canton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canton is trying to control. Jackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackman trying to control here.
Canton is working for a kimura but Jackman is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Jackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canton scores with a head kick.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Canton is just out of range.
Canton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Canton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canton shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Jackman - just one landing.
Canton staying out of range there.
Jackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canton.
Donk. Jackman catches Canton right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman takes a swing at Canton's ribcage but misses.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Canton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neo Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman swings for the body but Canton moves out of range.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
Jackman throws a hook but Canton blocks it.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Canton shoots in for a takedown but Jackman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Jackman lands a slapping body shot.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackman swings for the body but Canton moves out of range.
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canton moves away.
Canton tries for a takedown but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Canton is just out of range.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman throws a series of punches but Canton avoids them all with ease.
Jackman takes a swing at Canton's ribcage but misses.
Canton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canton thows a big elbow that misses.
Canton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackman's head.
Canton wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Canton lands a couple of digs.
Canton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackman's guard.
Jackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Canton.
Canton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Canton looks for a takedown but Jackman sprawls well.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Canton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canton manages to avoid it.
Canton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canton avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Canton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackman pinned against the cage. Jackman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jackman as Canton shoots in.
Neo Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canton lands in his opponent's guard.
Canton passes into half guard.
Canton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Canton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canton rather than just go for the knockout.
Canton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Canton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canton manages to avoid it.
Canton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canton decides to return to a standing position.
Canton closes the distance and pushes Jackman back into the cage.
Jackman wants to break free but Canton has control.
Jackman pushes Canton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackman has a couple of punches blocked by Canton.
Jackman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canton is keeping busy.
Canton is trying to drag Jackman to the mat but Jackman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackman misses with a punch on the inside.
Canton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canton dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Johnny Canton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neo Jackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackman tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Canton. Canton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Canton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canton, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Canton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlay Melvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlay Melvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Melvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melvin wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Melvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melvin is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Melvin postures up.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Melvin sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Melvin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Melvin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Melvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlay Melvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Chau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Guerrero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Chau!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chau is looking to clinch.
Chau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guerrero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guerrero looking for a takedown.
Chau tightens his grip and picks Guerrero up, before dumping him to the ground. Guerrero manages to land in guard.
Chau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chau manages to get himself to full guard.
Chau wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chau clinches but Guerrero breaks the clinch
and Guerrero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chau thinking.
Guerrero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chau but Chau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chau is fending him off so far but Guerrero persists. Nope, Chau circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chau rushes Guerrero and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Chau.
Chau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chau landing knees to the head.
Chau with a knee to the head.
It looks like Antonio Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chau has him pressed against the cage.
Chau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guerrero can't fight it off and eventually Chau manages to take the fight to the floor. Guerrero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chau forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to control but Chau is keeping busy.
Chau passes to side control.
Chau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Guerrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Chau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Guerrero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chau swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerrero.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt.
Chau tries to clinch
so Guerrero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
Chau managing to control the position.
Chau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chau is looking to stand up but Guerrero isn't so interested in that idea.
Guerrero passes into half guard.
Guerrero is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chau is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to pass the guard but Chau defending well.
Guerrero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chau's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Chau.
Guerrero swinging wildly here.
Guerrero doesn't manage to clinch there - Chau circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guerrero has managed to clinch.
Chau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chau.
Chau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerrero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chau prevents the takedown attempt.
Chau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chau looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Chau is breathing heavily.
Chau tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerrero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antonio Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Chau.
Guerrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Guerrero gets underhooks to prevent Chau's takedown attempt.
Chau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chau prevents it.
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 Antonio Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Guerrero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chau wants to clinch but Guerrero slips to the side
and Guerrero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chau!
Guerrero wants to take his opponent's back but Chau doesn't allow it.
Guerrero get's back to his feet.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chau as he avoids it easily.
Guerrero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero won't allow Chau to sweep him here.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
Chau wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling the position.
Chau keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
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.
Chau is looking to stand up but Guerrero isn't so interested in that idea.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chau.
Chau moves into range and clinches up with Guerrero.
Chau misses with a knee strike.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Chau holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerrero drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Chau avoiding damage.
Chau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chau lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerrero won't want to take too many of those.
Chau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chau tries to clinch
and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch.
Chau scores a nice knee to the body.
Chau with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero looking for a takedown.
Chau with a knee to the head.
Chau stalling in the clinch.
Chau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chau misses with a knee strike.
Chau scores a nice knee to the body.
Chau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chau turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chau manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chau stands up and beckons Guerrero to his feet.
Guerrero misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leslie Chau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Chau!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Olsen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Olsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Kuntz misses with a wild body shot.
Kuntz throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Kuntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Kuntz does no damage.
Kuntz misses with a body shot.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuntz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Kuntz moves away and avoids it.
Olsen throws a right hand that Kuntz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuntz also avoids with ease.
Olsen swings for the body but Kuntz moves out of range.
Kuntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Kuntz misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuntz scores with a shot to the body.
Kuntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olsen.
Olsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuntz finds it's way round the side to connect with Olsen's head.
It looks like Thomas Olsen has been cut.
Kuntz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen misses with a double jab
enabling Kuntz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuntz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuntz throws a body kick that misses.
Kuntz throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Kuntz cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Olsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuntz finish him?
Olsen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Olsen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Olsen is out cold! Kuntz holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rusty Kuntz!
Rusty Kuntz is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Bastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Ortizz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Bastian's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Bastian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bastian's guard.
Ortizz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortizz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortizz postures up in Bastian's guard and throws a big left but Bastian blocks it.
Ortizz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bastian controls Ortizz momentarily but Ortizz frees himself.
Ortizz cracks Bastian with a solid left hand.
Bastian looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastian, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortizz working some strikes from top position.
Ortizz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bastian's head.
Ortizz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortizz postures up in Bastian's guard and throws a big left but Bastian blocks it.
Bastian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortizz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortizz working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortizz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz works over Bastian with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortizz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortizz wants to control from the top but Bastian keeps moving.
Bastian has momentary wrist control but Ortizz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortizz thows a big elbow that misses.
Ortizz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastian looks gassed!
Ortizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortizz lands a couple of digs.
Ortizz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortizz postures up in Bastian's guard and throws a big left but Bastian blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz distracts Bastian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortizz lands a couple of digs.
Ortizz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bastian has momentary wrist control but Ortizz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortizz cracks Bastian with a solid left hand.
Ortizz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ortizz with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortizz lands a couple of digs.
Bastian is rocked!
Ortizz is working Bastian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortizz darts in and clinches Bastian up against the cage.
Bastian is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortizz finish him?
Bastian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortizz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortizz showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortizz lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastian seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortizz trying to control from half guard but Bastian is working away.
Bastian is breathing heavily.
Ortizz stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ortizz there.
Ortizz wants to take a breather but Bastian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortizz slips a nice elbow through Bastian's hands, connecting with Bastian's forehead.
Ortizz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortizz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortizz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bastian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortizz prevents Bastian from improving his position.
Ortizz is looking to take a break and control but Bastian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastian trying to control from the bottom.
Ortizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastian can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz is nestled in close to Bastian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortizz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortizz content to control rather than advance.
Ortizz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz unloading with bombs!
Ortizz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bastian in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bastian to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortizz!
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