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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born in the USA. Bruce Sanders had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Sanders catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Sanders rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Sanders lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanders feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nakamura sprawling to the canvas! Nakamura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanders finish him?!
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him?
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanders drops Nakamura with a naaaaasty hook - Nakamura is in real trouble here! Sanders dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sanders!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Sanders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Souza (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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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spigelman misses with a straight right.
Souza with the counter takedown but Spigelman avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spigelman. That's going to slow Souza down.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Gabriel Souza has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Spigelman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spigelman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Souza to stand back up!
Souza is rocked!
Souza should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spigelman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Spigelman circles away.
Spigelman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spigelman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Spigelman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spigelman.
Spigelman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spigelman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spigelman.
Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Spigelman lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Spigelman drops Souza with a huge uppercut! Souza drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Spigelman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Spigelman!
Arthur Spigelman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonty Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonty Underwood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonty Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri gets a double leg takedown into Underwood's guard.
Underwood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Underwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodri defends it easily.
Underwood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodri is aware though and is defending well.
Rodri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underwood is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood has his foot on Rodri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodri works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Underwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Underwood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Underwood.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Rodri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underwood keeps working.
Rodri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Underwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Underwood is looking to regain half guard here but Rodri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ground and pound from Rodri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Underwood is not content to let Rodri control the position.
Rodri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Underwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Underwood is looking for a sweep.
Underwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Underwood tries to get out of the position.
Rodri is looking to take a break and control but Underwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Underwood manages to get back to half guard.
Rodri wants to control but Underwood is keeping him busy.
Rodri is looking for a kimura here.
Underwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodri's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Rodri won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Underwood off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonty Underwood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitbull Lovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mietek Wegorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mietek Wegorz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pitbull Lovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mietek Wegorz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lovski.
Lovski swinging wildly here.
Lovski throws a series of punches but Wegorz moves out of range.
Lovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wegorz circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Lovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Lovski catches Wegorz right on the button with a cross.
Lovski throws a right and a left that Wegorz avoids nicely.
Lovski misses with a double jab.
Wegorz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lovski's waist but Lovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wegorz off to one side.
Pitbull Lovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wegorz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
Despite the aggression on Wegorz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovski lands with a right hand.
Lovski lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wegorz. Those never looked like landing.
Wegorz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovski misses with a two punch combination.
Wegorz unleashes a big counter combination but Lovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Lovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Wegorz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wegorz throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Lovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Wegorz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lovski throws a series of strikes that have Wegorz backpedaling.
It looks like Mietek Wegorz has been cut.
Lovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wegorz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovski cracks Wegorz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wegorz closes the distance and clinches up with Lovski, looking for a takedown. Wegorz pushes Lovski against the cage but Lovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wegorz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Wegorz counters with a two punch combo.
Lovski lands a nice hook to Wegorz's body. Wegorz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wegorz stalks Lovski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lovski's face. Lovski staggers backwards, shaken.
Wegorz misses with a wild combination.
Wegorz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Wegorz is just out of range.
Lovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wegorz.
Nice defenses there by Wegorz.
Wegorz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wegorz looks to land a left hand but Lovski moved out of range nicely.
Lovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wegorz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wegorz swinging wildly here.
Lovski throws a big counter combination but Wegorz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wegorz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovski.
Lovski looks to land a combination but Wegorz avoids it well.
Wegorz throws a counter combo.
Lovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wegorz moves away.
Wegorz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wegorz takes a swing at Lovski's ribcage but misses.
Lovski slips a jab and a cross from Wegorz.
Lovski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wegorz fails to land with a series of punches.
Wegorz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
Wegorz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wegorz manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Wegorz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wegorz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Wegorz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wegorz throws a body punch but Lovski moves out of range.
A cross from Wegorz lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovski lands with an overhand left.
Lovski lands a right hook to the body.
Wegorz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lovski counters with a three punch combo that has Wegorz backing up. Wegorz nods at Lovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mietek Wegorz.
Lovski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovski misses with a double jab.
Lovski is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Lovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitbull Lovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mietek Wegorz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lovski misses with a double jab.
Lovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lovski duly obliges.
Wegorz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lovski counter with a right hand.
Wegorz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lovski defends it nicely.
Wegorz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovski throws a right and a left that Wegorz avoids nicely.
Lovski lands a left and a right that send Wegorz crashing to the mat, dazed. Lovski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wegorz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovski misses with a looping right.
Lovski with a hook.
Wegorz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lovski finish him?
Lovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wegorz can do to turn this around?
Lovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Lovski misses.
Wegorz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wegorz shoots in and bounces Lovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wegorz is controlling him.
Lovski is wriggling around but Wegorz manages to pass to half guard.
Wegorz stops Lovski from getting back to his feet.
Lovski kicks Wegorz off and gets back to his feet.
Lovski swings for the body but Wegorz moves out of range.
Lovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wegorz avoids the body shot from Lovski.
Pitbull Lovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wegorz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wegorz. Those never looked like landing.
Lovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull Lovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wegorz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Wegorz. Those never looked like landing.
Lovski looks to land a combination but Wegorz avoids it well.
Wegorz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovski misses with an uppercut.
Lovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wegorz moves away.
No joy there for Wegorz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitbull Lovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mietek Wegorz.
Lovski loads up on a big right hand but Wegorz slips the punch.
Wegorz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lovski but Lovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lovski punishes Wegorz's body with a nice straight punch.
Wegorz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lovski's waist but Lovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wegorz off to one side.
Wegorz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wegorz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovski misses with a left hand
and Wegorz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovski stuffs the takedown.
Lovski throws a series of punches but Wegorz avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Lovski does no damage.
Lovski missing with a left hand there. Wegorz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Wegorz misses.
Some wild striking there from Lovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wegorz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wegorz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wegorz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitbull Lovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mietek Wegorz'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Lovski misses its intended target.
Lovski jabs Wegorz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Wegorz staying out of range there.
Lovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wegorz dodges the punch combination from Lovski.
Wegorz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegorz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wegorz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Wegorz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wegorz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wegorz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wegorz dodges the punch combination from Lovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovski throws a sloppy body shot
and Wegorz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Lovski misses
and Wegorz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wegorz counters with a one-two to the body.
Lovski looks to land a left hand but Wegorz moved out of range nicely.
Wegorz looks to land a combination but Lovski avoids it well.
Lovski looks to land a combination but Wegorz avoids it well.
Lovski throws out a loose jab but Wegorz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wegorz has a takedown stuffed.
Lovski looks to land a combination but Wegorz avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Wegorz.
Wegorz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Lovski.
Lovski misses with a hook. Wegorz ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wegorz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Wegorz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wegorz.
Wegorz dives in and scores a takedown into Lovski's guard.
Lovski wants to stand up but Wegorz is controlling him.
Lovski keeping moving, preventing Wegorz from controlling successfully.
Wegorz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wegorz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pitbull Lovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz trying to control but Lovski is working from the bottom.
Lovski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wegorz gets to his feet. Lovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wegorz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lovski misses with a wild combination.
Wegorz throws a series of punches but Lovski moves out of range.
Mietek Wegorz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wegorz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull Lovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovski, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitbull Lovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayjay Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene's entrance music is Tiger Rap by-Andre Nickotina. A fine choice. Carter has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rayjay Carter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Carter moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Greene.
Carter drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greene is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frank Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayjay Carter.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Greene tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene being controlled against the cage.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Frank Greene has been cut.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter lands a big right hand that sends Greene crashing to the mat! Carter stays standing though and waves Greene back to his feet!
Greene is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Carter!
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carter clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter pulls Greene into guard.
Greene is standing over Carter looking perhaps to pass into side control. Carter throws an upkick that connects flush on the chin! Greene drops like a sack of potatoes! Carter rolls him over and lands more strikes until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayjay Carter!
A pretty intense looking Rayjay Carter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Govatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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268 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaska Manninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Govatos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manninen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Govatos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Govatos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manninen is out of range.
Manninen is looking for a counter combo.
Govatos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manninen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Govatos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manninen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Govatos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govatos misses with a combination
and Manninen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Govatos jabs at Manninen's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Govatos throws a body kick that misses
and Manninen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Govatos thinking.
Govatos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manninen counters with a nice uppercut.
Govatos misses with a leg kick
and Manninen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manninen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manninen dodges the punch combination from Govatos.
Govatos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manninen moves away.
Manninen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manninen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manninen tries to counter with a takedown but Govatos is quick to defend against it.
Govatos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govatos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Govatos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manninen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Govatos to score with a decent uppercut.
Manninen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Govatos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manninen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Govatos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manninen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Govatos!
Govatos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manninen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Govatos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manninen is putting a hurting on Govatos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manninen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Govatos to see if he's OK.
Manninen tries to score with some ground and pound. Govatos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Govatos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Govatos is trying to get back to his feet.
Manninen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Govatos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Govatos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manninen lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manninen working the head and body with strikes.
Manninen working the ground and pound.
Govatos wants to get back to his feet but Manninen drags him back down.
Manninen grinds an elbow into Govatos's temple.
Manninen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Govatos to see if 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!
Manninen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Govatos some visible discomfort.
Manninen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Govatos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manninen is controlling him well.
Manninen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Govatos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manninen is putting a hurting on Govatos here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Manninen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Govatos throws a hook but Manninen blocks it.
Govatos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manninen slips a straight right by Govatos.
Manninen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Govatos sprawls and moves away.
Jacob Govatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govatos scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Govatos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govatos cracks Manninen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Govatos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Govatos is looking to chop away at Manninen's legs.
It looked like Manninen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Govatos.
Govatos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manninen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Govatos throws a series of punches but Manninen moves out of range.
Jacob Govatos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Govatos scores with a body shot.
Govatos misses with an uppercut
and Manninen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Govatos misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govatos tries to bum rush Manninen with a series of wild strikes but Manninen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manninen is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Govatos.
Govatos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manninen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Govatos missing with a left hand there. Manninen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manninen feinted with a counter takedown.
Govatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manninen was well out of range. Poor timing from Govatos.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Govatos has eaten all the pies!
Manninen ducks under a wild hook from Govatos.
Manninen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacob Govatos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Govatos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manninen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govatos throws a nice looking combination but Manninen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Govatos misses with the combination.
Manninen feinted with a counter takedown.
Manninen needs to keep his hands up - Govatos had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Manninen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Manninen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Govatos.
Govatos throws a combination that misses
and Manninen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Govatos misses with a double jab.
Manninen tries to counter with a takedown but Govatos is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govatos just misses with a punch to the body.
Manninen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Govatos misses with a few strikes there.
Govatos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manninen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manninen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Govatos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manninen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govatos lands a lovely overhand right.
Manninen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Govatos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Govatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Manninen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Govatos misses with a low kick.
Govatos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Govatos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Govatos throws a series of punches but Manninen avoids them all with ease.
Manninen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Govatos sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Govatos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Govatos does no damage.
Govatos throws a body punch but Manninen moves out of range.
Manninen attempts a counter takedown but Govatos avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Govatos throws a leg kick
and Manninen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Govatos misses with a two punch combination.
Govatos looks to land a combination but Manninen avoids it well.
Govatos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manninen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Govatos does no damage.
Govatos throws a jab but it's blocked by Manninen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govatos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manninen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Govatos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Govatos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manninen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Govatos!
Govatos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manninen.
Govatos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Govatos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manninen counters with a left and a right that stings Govatos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Govatos throws a right hand that misses
and Manninen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manninen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Govatos.
Manninen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Govatos sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govatos misses with a combination
and Manninen counters with a nice uppercut.
Govatos throws a right hand that misses
and Manninen counters with a nice leg kick.
Govatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Manninen.
A little feinted left hand from Manninen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manninen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manninen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Govatos.
Govatos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govatos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Govatos looks to score with a jab to the body but Manninen is just out of range.
A punch combination from Govatos misses.
Manninen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Govatos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Govatos misses its intended target.
Manninen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Govatos sprawls and moves away.
Govatos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manninen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Govatos throws a right hand that misses
and Manninen counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Govatos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Govatos 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Govatos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Valeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a soldier. Roman Valeres is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Valeres!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valeres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Valeres is very close to passing his half guard.
Valeres controlling the action here.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valeres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Valeres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valeres postures up.
Valeres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Valeres from controlling successfully.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valeres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valeres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valeres wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Valeres defends easily.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Valeres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valeres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valeres's back!
Valeres is really stuck here.
Valeres is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Valeres showing good submission defense here.
Valeres prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Diaz is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Valeres has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Diaz has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Valeres taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Diaz doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris's entrance music is Prong - Snap your fingers, snap your neck. A fine choice. Gashimov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Gashimov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gashimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Morris - just one landing.
Gashimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morris motions for Gashimov to come forward. Morris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Morris coming out on top.
Gashimov drops Morris with a beautiful combination! Morris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gashimov is looking for the KO!
Morris is rocked!
Morris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
A big left from Morris misses.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashimov misses with a two punch combination.
Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Gashimov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gashimov.
Gashimov scores with a body shot.
Gashimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morris counters with a nice leg kick.
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gashimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Gashimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Gashimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gashimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gashimov loads up on a big right hand but Morris slips the punch.
Gashimov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gashimov showed some decent athleticism there.
Morris is looking to improve his position.
Gashimov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is controlling Gashimov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gashimov is thwarting Morris's attempts to control the position.
Gashimov is looking for a kimura here.
Gashimov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gashimov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to get back to his feet.
Gashimov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gashimov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gashimov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Gashimov looks to land a strike but Morris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gashimov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Morris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Gashimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gashimov manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Gashimov's guard.
Gashimov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris is in close to Gashimov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gashimov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at LOD: Stockton Cardio inform us that Gashimov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Gashimov's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Gashimov 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.
Morris throws a shot from downtown. Gashimov moves away and avoids it.
Gashimov misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Gashimov throws a right hand that misses
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morris moves out of range as Gashimov strikes.
Gashimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
And Gashimov tries to counter it with a takedown but Morris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gashimov misses with a wild combination.
And Morris counters with a quick kick to the body but Gashimov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gashimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gashimov just manages to avoid it.
Morris throws a head kick but Gashimov moves out of range.
Gashimov with the counter takedown but Morris avoids it easily.
Gashimov lands with a hook. Morris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gashimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morris tries for a takedown but Gashimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gashimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morris lands with a punch from half guard.
Gashimov is looking to improve his position.
Gashimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
Morris trying to control the action but Gashimov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Gashimov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris is looking for a kimura here.
Gashimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashimov looking for submissions off his back.
Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gashimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gashimov tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gashimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morris trying to control from half guard but Gashimov is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gashimov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gashimov working a defensive guard here.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Gashimov pulls Morris in to control the position.
Morris wants to control from the top but Gashimov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gashimov is adopting a defensive guard.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gashimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris won't allow Gashimov to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gashimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Morris.
Gashimov walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morris dominated that second round.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gashimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gashimov moves away.
Morris misses with a hook. Gashimov ducked under it nicely.
Gashimov shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Gashimov scores with a four punch combination!
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gashimov moves away.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gashimov circles away.
Gashimov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gashimov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gashimov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gashimov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gashimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking to control Gashimov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
Gashimov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gashimov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gashimov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.
Gashimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Gashimov blocks nicely.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gashimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gashimov has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Gashimov has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Morris passes into half guard.
Morris wants to control but Gashimov is keeping him busy.
Gashimov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Gashimov trying to control from the bottom.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matt Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is thwarting Gashimov's attempts to control the position.
Gashimov tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gashimov taking some punishment here, with Morris in his half guard.
Gashimov is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morris thows a huge punch but Gashimov dodges it nicely.
Gashimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
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 Matt Morris.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Morris!
Matt Morris got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kill For Satan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
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, Max Teller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swanson has Teller pressed against the cage, preventing Teller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swanson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson pulls Teller in to control the position.
Swanson pushes a forearm under Teller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Teller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dandy Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Dandy Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Max Teller stepped up to the mic, saying 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borhan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borhan Khan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borhan Khan!
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, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan jumps guard.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khan trying to control the position.
Khan wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Khan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Khan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is looking to stand up but Khan won't let him.
Lee postures up.
Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stands up from Khan's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borhan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a head shot.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee tries to escape but Khan is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee pushes Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khan tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is trying to buck Khan off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is trying to buck Khan off.
Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee pushes Khan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khan looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borhan Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khan scrambles back to his feet.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks Khan with a vicious hook! Khan is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Lee!
Kevin Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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