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RFC Contender Series PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Newcomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newcomer comes to the cage accompanied by Voices at the Crossroads by K'Naan. Dickson has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Gabriel Dickson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Newcomer!
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, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcomer shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newcomer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dickson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson shoots in for a double leg but Newcomer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson tries to land a front kick but Newcomer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickson tries to clinch up.
Newcomer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Dickson.
Newcomer is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Dickson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickson decides to stand back up. Dickson steps back and let's Newcomer get back to his feet.
Dickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson stuns Newcomer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dickson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newcomer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newcomer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Newcomer tries to pass.
Dickson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newcomer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Newcomer gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Newcomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newcomer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newcomer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickson is one step ahead there.
Dickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Newcomer keeps moving.
Newcomer trying to control the position.
Newcomer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newcomer shoots in and bounces Dickson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newcomer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson looking for a guillotine here but Newcomer defends easily.
Dickson looking for a guillotine here but Newcomer defends easily.
Dickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dickson 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.
Dickson shoots and misses
and Newcomer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickson's guard.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Newcomer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabriel Dickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickson controlling from mount.
Newcomer tries to lock up and control but Dickson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newcomer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickson has a good base and remains in mount.
Newcomer reaches up to try and control the position but Dickson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Newcomer rolls and tries to escape and now Dickson has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcomer can't escape the position.
Dickson working for the choke.
Newcomer trying to control the position but Dickson manages to sink in the hooks.
Newcomer covers up after that shot from Dickson.
Newcomer trying to control but not successfully.
Newcomer is trying to break free.
Dickson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Newcomer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newcomer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dickson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Newcomer up.
Dickson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Newcomer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Newcomer for a finish.
Newcomer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dickson decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newcomer counters by clinching up.
Newcomer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newcomer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jesse Newcomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Dickson.
Newcomer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newcomer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dickson looks for a takedown but Newcomer sprawls well.
Newcomer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dickson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcomer is pressing down on Dickson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickson is holding on for now.
Dickson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickson.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Newcomer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Dickson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Dickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Newcomer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickson closes the distance but Newcomer moves to the side
and Newcomer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dickson won't be happy with that.
Dickson wants to get back to his feet but Newcomer drags him back down.
Newcomer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dickson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Newcomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dickson tries to improve position but can't.
Dickson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dickson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newcomer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newcomer's back!
Newcomer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Newcomer looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson wants to stand and escape but Newcomer is having none of it.
Dickson pulls Newcomer in close to prevent any damage.
Newcomer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newcomer is one step ahead there.
Newcomer wants to pass the guard but Dickson is keeping the position.
Newcomer postures up.
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.
Dickson pulls Newcomer in close to his closed guard and prevents Newcomer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newcomer trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dickson connects with a looping right hand.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newcomer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dickson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newcomer.
Jesse Newcomer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickson throws a good cross that connects.
Dickson shoots and misses
and Newcomer counters by moving into the clinch.
Dickson is trying to stall.
Newcomer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dickson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcomer jumps guard.
Newcomer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickson passes into half guard.
Dickson wants to stand up but Newcomer is controlling the position.
Dickson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newcomer is not content to let Dickson control the position.
Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Newcomer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Newcomer controls his leg.
Jesse Newcomer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newcomer looking for submissions off his back.
Dickson trying to control the action but Newcomer is working from the bottom.
Dickson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Newcomer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Newcomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Jesse Newcomer.
I think Dickson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Dickson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Herwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Fade To Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
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, Josh Herwin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles connects with a jab.
Brass Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that Herwin avoids nicely.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Herwin avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Herwin.
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.
Knuckles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herwin swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Herwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles looks to land a combination but Herwin avoids it well.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses
and Herwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Herwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herwin takes one to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Herwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles is rocked!
Herwin misses with a combination
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herwin is rocked!
Nice cross by Herwin.
Herwin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Knuckles stumbling backwards into the cage! Knuckles bounces back off the cage towards Herwin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Herwin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Herwin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Herwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Dante's chin.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dante!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dante swivels and escapes.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dante with a jab.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Joe Gracie has been cut.
Dante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Dante drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gracie's head, knocking him out cold! Dante is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Dante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rockstar. Serra has chosen another one bites the dust- queen as his entrance music. Tyson Serra looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Serra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Serra looks gassed!
Shamrock blocks the strikes from Serra.
Shamrock passes to full mount!
Serra tries to lock up and control but Shamrock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serra is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shamrock pushing down on Serra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to take a breather but Serra is having none of it.
Shamrock passes to side control.
Shamrock lands a few punches from side control.
Shamrock tries for a kimura but Serra is defending well.
Serra is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Serra trying to control but Shamrock flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shamrock has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Serra! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shamrock gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson's entrance music is Of Wolf And Man-Metallica. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Liddell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robertson striking from the bottom.
Liddell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liddell prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson 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.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Liddell to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson lands a heavy elbow.
Robertson scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the head.
Liddell is rocked!
Robertson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Liddell looks a forlorn figure.
Liddell is still in real trouble! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Robertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Robertson lands a big elbow.
Robertson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liddell?
Robertson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Robertson working Liddell over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson landing punches.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Robertson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robertson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Robertson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robertson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robertson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robertson working the ground and pound effectively.
Robertson looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!
Liddell looks gassed!
Robertson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robertson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Robertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Robertson lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robertson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robertson landing strikes from the mount.
Robertson working Liddell over with strikes here.
Robertson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robertson is landing with some decent strikes but Liddell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Robertson breaks from Liddell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Liddell taking shots to the head.
Robertson scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Robertson with good strikes from the mount here!
Robertson with the ground and pound from mount.
Robertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Robertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Robertson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liddell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.
Liddell tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
Liddell tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!
Robertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robertson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson landing shots from mount.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Robertson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Liddell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robertson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Robertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Robertson shoots in.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Robertson shoots in.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Liddell backs away looking to recover.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddell.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Liddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robertson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Liddell to stand up.
Liddell with a poor takedown
so Robertson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Liddell wants to control but Robertson postures up.
Liddell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robertson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liddell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 struggling a bit here.
Liddell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Robertson dominating with strikes here.
Robertson lands with some strikes.
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.
Robertson landing shots from mount.
Liddell is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Robertson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Robertson has isolated one of Liddell's arms. Liddell looking to fight him off but Robertson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Robertson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hebert (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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210 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Earp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp throws a hook but Hebert avoids it easily.
Hebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Earp.
Earp fails with a takedown attempt.
Earp moves in looking to clinch but Hebert pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Hebert as Earp shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Earp, right into the meat.
Hebert clinches.
Earp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Earp moves in looking to clinch but Hebert pushes him off.
Hebert looks to land a body kick but Earp moved away.
Earp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Earp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hebert can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hebert.
Hebert is looking to land body kicks.
Hebert throws a series of punches but Earp avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Hebert lands.
Hebert throws a combination. Earp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hebert drives through and clinches with Earp against the cage.
Earp letting Hebert take a breather here.
Earp tries to land knees in the clinch but Hebert avoids the damage to the body.
Earp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hebert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hebert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hebert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Earp!
Hebert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Earp kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hebert controlling from the full mount.
Earp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hebert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Earp is squirming around, avoiding Hebert's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp is trying desperately to improve position.
Earp is working hard here to advance position.
Hebert wants to control the pace but Earp is squirming around nicely.
Earp gets back to half guard.
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.
Earp trying to control from the bottom.
Earp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hebert is working away from the top position though.
Hebert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Earp!
Earp tries to hold on but Hebert pushes him away.
Earp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Earp is breathing heavily.
Hebert controlling from the full mount.
Earp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hebert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hebert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Earp checks a leg kick.
Hebert throws a leg kick which misses Earp's front leg but catches the back leg as Earp tries to avoid it.
Virgil Earp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hebert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Earp punching from the bottom.
Earp works his way to full guard. Good work.
Earp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Earp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hebert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Earp manages to get to full guard.
Hebert won't allow Earp to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert being controlled here momentarily.
Hebert preventing the sweep.
Earp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hebert is squirming around, avoiding Earp's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hebert tries to hold on but Earp postures up.
Hebert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Earp trying to control but Hebert is having none of it.
Hebert is looking to improve his position but Earp isn't that keen on the idea.
Hebert wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Earp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hebert is looking to escape.
Earp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hebert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hebert wants to control but Earp is having none of it.
Hebert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hebert avoids a series of strikes thrown by Earp.
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.
Earp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Earp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Earp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hebert is holding on tight.
Earp sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Earp looking to control but Hebert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Earp won't let Hebert get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Hebert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Hebert both land. Nice combination.
Earp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hebert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Earp won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hebert has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Earp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hebert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earp wants to get back to full guard but Hebert has mounted him!
Hebert controlling his opponent.
Earp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Earp manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert is looking to stand up but Earp won't let him.
Hebert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Earp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hebert stands up from Earp's guard - Hebert perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hebert works over Earp's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hebert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Earp.
Earp shoots and misses
and Hebert counters with a good low kick that Earp was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hebert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hebert scores with a leg kick.
Earp misses with a takedown
and Hebert counters with a good, hard body kick but Earp shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Earp wants to clinch up but Hebert keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Earp manages to break the clinch.
Earp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hebert is fending him off so far but Earp persists. Nope, Hebert circles away and we're back to standing.
Earp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earp is looking to clinch but Hebert is avoiding it.
Hebert thuds his shin into the meat of Earp's side.
Earp wants to clinch
and Hebert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hebert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Earp's guard.
Hebert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hebert gets to his feet. Earp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hebert gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hebert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Earp wants to improve his position but Hebert is controlling well.
Hebert is looking to take a break and control but Earp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virgil Earp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hebert wants to stand up but Earp has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hebert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hebert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hebert!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor's entrance music is AC/DC - Hells Bells. A fine choice. Young is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Cover. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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, Carmelo Razor!
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, Andre Young!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor lands a hook that stumbles Young back into the cage. Razor follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Young to the canvas! Razor pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Young has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carmelo Razor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Submit Your Mother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Nina simone - Feeling good. Shinya Aoki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Submit Your Mother!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aoki.
Your Mother is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Your Mother is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Your Mother defends the submission attempt.
Your Mother wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Your Mother is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Your Mother is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Your Mother is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Your Mother looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Your Mother is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Your Mother tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Your Mother struggling a bit here.
Your Mother tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Your Mother is defending well.
Your Mother is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Your Mother gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Your Mother tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aoki is thwarting Your Mother's attempts to control the position.
Your Mother is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Your Mother trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Your Mother keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Your Mother moves into full guard.
Your Mother working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Your Mother had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aoki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Your Mother Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aoki's back instead.
Aoki breaks Your Mother's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Your Mother is controlling Aoki's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Your Mother 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.
Your Mother looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Your Mother is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Your Mother manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Your Mother's guard.
Your Mother is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Your Mother manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Your Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Your Mother passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Your Mother has hold of Aoki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Aoki seems comfortable defending it but Your Mother has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Aoki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Aoki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Your Mother couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Submit Your Mother!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Griffin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andelko Antun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass comes to the cage accompanied by run to the hills- iron maiden. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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, Griffin Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andelko Antun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antun cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Glass shoots in looking for a takedown. Antun tries to sprawl out of it but Glass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antun pushes Glass up against the cage in a clinch.
Antun scores with a knee to the head.
Antun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glass.
Glass letting Antun take a breather here.
Antun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Antun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Antun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Antun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antun lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Antun.
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antun can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antun tries to avoid it but Glass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antun to the ground. Antun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Griffin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass shoots in for a takedown but Antun shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antun lands a high kick!
Glass shoots in and drives through. Antun sprawls well.
Antun throws a nice head kick!
Glass is rocked!
Antun connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Glass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Antun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Antun.
Nice body kick from Antun.
Antun misses with a body shot.
Griffin Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Antun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass shoots in looking for a takedown. Antun tries to sprawl out of it but Glass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antun scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antun tests Glass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Antun.
Antun with a hook.
Antun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Antun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antun.
Antun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Glass. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Antun lands a nice looking body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Glass.
Glass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antun keeps working.
Antun struggling a bit here.
Antun is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Antun is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antun has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Glass but great work by Antun.
Antun tries to advance to mount but Glass denies him.
Antun controls the position.
Glass tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Antun presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Antun controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Andelko Antun just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antun but Antun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antun moves into range and clinches up with Glass.
Antun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Antun lands a knee to the head.
Glass tries to pull guard but Antun holds him up against the cage and eventually Glass drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Antun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Antun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andelko Antun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antun throws out the jab.
Glass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Antun has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
Antun crunches a lovely knee into Glass's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Antun.
Knees in the clinch landing for Antun.
Antun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antun misses with a knee to the head.
Glass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glass up against the cage.
Antun manages to break the clinch.
Glass checks a low kick from Antun.
Antun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Antun counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffin Glass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass misses with a takedown attempt
and Antun counters with a nice body kick.
Glass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antun. Antun obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antun moves into the clinch.
Glass wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Griffin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glass lands in his opponent's guard.
Antun keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass wants to control from the top but Antun keeps moving.
Antun trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Antun 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Antun wants to sweep here but Glass controlling him for the moment.
Antun controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Andelko Antun just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antun moves into range and clinches up with Glass.
Antun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antun has Glass pressed against the cage.
Antun looking to throw knees to the head but Glass is blocking nicely.
Glass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Antun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Antun misses with a knee strike.
Glass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antun stalling against the cage.
Antun breaks from the clinch.
Glass darts in trying to clinch
and Antun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a takedown attempt
and Antun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Antun.
Antun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Antun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glass. That did some damage!
Antun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antun moves into the clinch successfully.
Antun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andelko Antun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antun darts in and clinches Glass up against the cage.
Glass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Antun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antun stops a takedown attempt from Glass.
Antun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antun scores with a knee to the head.
Antun trying to land knees to the body.
Antun is pressed up against the cage. Glass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Antun down to the mat. Antun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Glass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glass's knee momentarily.
Antun misses with a few strikes there.
Glass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andelko Antun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Glass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glass moves in looking to clinch but Antun pushes him off.
Glass sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass tries to clinch
and Antun moves into the clinch.
Antun lands a nice knee to the body.
Antun stalling the fight.
Glass has Antun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antun slows down the pace here.
Antun looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Antun.
Glass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Antun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glass tries to pull guard but Antun won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Antun to work.
The crowd are getting on Antun's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antun tries to land a knee to the head but Glass blocks with his arms.
Glass has had enough of the clinch but Antun keeps him there for the moment.
Antun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Antun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Antun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antun throws a head kick that half lands.
Glass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Antun thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Antun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Antun counters with an inside leg kick.
Glass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Antun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Antun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antun stalling the fight.
Antun lands a shot to the body.
Antun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glass's face.
Antun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Antun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass tries for a takedown but Antun circles away easily
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Griffin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antun lands a lovely overhand right.
Antun darts in and clinches Glass up against the cage.
Antun throws an elbow that misses.
Antun manages to break the clinch.
Glass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antun counters with a low kick, right behind Glass 's knee.
Andelko Antun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glass tries for a takedown but Antun circles away easily
and Antun finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Glass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Antun moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass jumps guard but Antun stands there with Glass around his waist. Glass gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Antun manages to break the clinch.
Glass misses with a wild combination.
Glass has his takedown stuffed
and Antun counters with a low kick, right behind Glass 's knee.
Antun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Glass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antun throws an elbow that misses.
Antun breaks the clinch.
Glass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Antun!
Glass avoids the attempt from Antun to control.
Glass has hold of Antun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antun is working to get back to half guard.
Glass working the ground and pound effectively.
Griffin Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antun tries to hold on but Glass postures up.
Antun is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antun tries to hold on but Glass postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andelko Antun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antun 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andelko Antun!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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