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Carnage 31: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jari Koivusalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Koivusalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivusalo just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Koivusalo.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koivusalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koivusalo sprawls well. Koivusalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koivusalo as he avoids it easily.
Jari Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Koivusalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Koivusalo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie punching from mount but Koivusalo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koivusalo is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koivusalo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koivusalo shrugs it off.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koivusalo is trying to escape the mount.
Koivusalo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Koivusalo is blocking nicely.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Koivusalo is squirming around nicely.
Koivusalo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koivusalo is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that Koivusalo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Koivusalo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Koivusalo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control but Koivusalo is having none of it.
Koivusalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Koivusalo is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivusalo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Koivusalo tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jari Koivusalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Koivusalo. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Koivusalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koivusalo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jari Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koivusalo is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Koivusalo is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie has control of Koivusalo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koivusalo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koivusalo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Koivusalo is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koivusalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koivusalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Koivusalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Koivusalo has regained full guard.
Koivusalo is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koivusalo dives on top into guard.
Koivusalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koivusalo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koivusalo easily slips into full mount!
Koivusalo avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie throwing hammer fists to the chest of Koivusalo. What's that going to do exactly?
Koivusalo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to hold on but Koivusalo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jari Koivusalo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Koivusalo.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Koivusalo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivusalo is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Koivusalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koivusalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Koivusalo shows good takedown defense.
Jari Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Gracie.
Koivusalo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Koivusalo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie stands up over Koivusalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Koivusalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koivusalo manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Koivusalo's guard.
Koivusalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie prevents Koivusalo from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Koivusalo wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie working the strikes but Koivusalo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Koivusalo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivusalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivusalo wriggles free and stands up.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koivusalo counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lusion might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Destroy Everything. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Bitonti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitonti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lusion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lusion misses.
Lusion throws a series of punches but Bitonti moves out of range.
Bitonti misses with a hook.
Bitonti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lusion pinned against the cage. Lusion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lusion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Lusion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitonti dives in and grabs Lusion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lusion pushes down on Bitonti's head and hops out.
Bitonti misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bitonti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lusion - the referee stops the clock and Bitonti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lusion. Bitonti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lusion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bitonti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lusion looks to land a combination but Bitonti avoids it well.
Bitonti throws a hook to the side of Lusion's head but Lusion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitonti misses with an uppercut.
Anthony Lusion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lusion misses with a few strikes there.
Lusion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lusion connects with a crisp jab.
Bitonti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lusion misses with a two punch combination.
Lusion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lusion avoids the head kick by Bitonti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lusion.
Lusion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bitonti. That did some damage!
Bitonti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bitonti connects with a crisp jab.
Lusion lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Bitonti misses.
Bitonti throws out a loose jab but Lusion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lusion moves forwards but Bitonti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bitonti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lusion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Lusion.
Lusion walks into a jab.
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 combination from Lusion does no damage.
Lusion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bitonti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lusion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lusion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bitonti is able to avoid easily.
Lusion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bitonti both land. Nice combination.
Lusion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitonti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitonti thuds his right hand into Lusion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lusion is rocked!
Bitonti closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lusion out cold! Lusion corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Bitonti!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and spark plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muilu comes to the cage accompanied by he's going the distance. plug is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ayyy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, spark plug!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Muilu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muilu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muilu moves into range and clinches up with plug.
plug manages to pull guard.
Muilu wants to stand and escape but instead plug has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Muilu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
plug misses with a body shot.
No luck for plug with that takedown attempt.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch but plug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
plug throws a shot from downtown. Muilu moves away and avoids it.
plug tries to keep at a distance but Muilu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muilu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muilu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and plug avoids it.
Muilu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
plug gets control of Muilu's arms and successfully pulls guard. plug will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muilu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
plug pulls Muilu in to control the position.
Muilu tries to stand but plug is controlling from the bottom.
Muilu preventing the sweep.
Muilu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Muilu gets to his feet. plug looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from plug. Muilu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
plug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muilu has plug up against the cage in a clinch.
plug throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Still in the clinch, plug scores with a nice short uppercut.
plug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
plug tries to break free but Muilu pushes him back against the cage.
Muilu looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Muilu.
plug is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muilu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of spark plug.
Muilu missing with knees to the body.
plug fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
plug is trying to break free.
Muilu wants to stall.
plug tries to break the clinch but Muilu is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Muilu.
A body shot lands from Muilu.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
plug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
plug has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muilu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
plug looks gassed!
plug tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muilu just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Muilu.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muilu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
plug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muilu is looking to clinch but plug is avoiding it.
Muilu fails in his attempt to clinch.
plug moves into the clinch.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath plug's ribcage. plug let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
plug lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
plug tries to score a body lock takedown but Muilu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
plug can't get the takedown.
Muilu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muilu lands a good knee to the midsection. plug won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down plug.
Muilu lands a nice knee to the body.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Muilu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muilu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muilu is working plug over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muilu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Muilu.
Muilu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muilu lands a shot to the body.
Muilu presses plug against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muilu is leaning against plug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muilu works on plug's body with a couple of short punches.
Muilu scores a nice knee to the body.
Muilu gets through plug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muilu lands a left hand.
Muilu crunches a lovely knee into plug's ribcage.
Muilu lands a shot to the body.
Muilu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Muilu.
plug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muilu darts in trying to clinch
and plug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muilu moves in looking to clinch but plug pushes him off.
Muilu tries to clinch up but plug circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muilu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muilu clinches.
Muilu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muilu lands with a light punch inside.
plug tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muilu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from plug.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
A short body shot lands from Muilu as the two fighters clinch.
Muilu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down plug.
Muilu has plug pressed against the cage.
plug is breathing heavily.
Muilu lands a body shot.
Muilu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down plug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
plug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Muilu.
Good body shot from Muilu.
Muilu lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muilu lands an elbow inside.
Muilu is working plug over against the cage.
Muilu lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Muilu.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muilu.
Muilu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
Muilu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muilu wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Muilu.
Nice body punch from Muilu - that landed with a thud.
plug tries to circle away but Muilu has him pinned against the cage.
Urpo Muilu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muilu lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Muilu.
plug has a couple of punches blocked by Muilu.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muilu digs a right hand into plug's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on plug's gas tank.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muilu works on plug's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muilu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
plug prevents the takedown attempt.
Muilu scores with a hook to the body.
Muilu has plug pushed against the cage.
Muilu is working plug over against the cage.
Muilu lands a knee to the body.
Muilu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
plug gets through Muilu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
Muilu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of plugs head.
plug tries to score a body lock takedown but Muilu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muilu.
Muilu blocks an uppercut.
Muilu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muilu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muilu wants to clinch up but plug keeps it at a distance.
plug moves forwards but Muilu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
plug keeps the fight on the outside.
plug has Muilu up against the cage in a clinch.
Muilu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
plug jumps guard but Muilu stands there with plug around his waist. plug gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of spark plug.
Nice body punch from Muilu.
plug swings wildly with an uppercut but Muilu uses good head movement to avoid it.
plug jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muilu walks away with a smile on his face. plug gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
plug misses with a body shot.
Muilu tries to clinch up.
Muilu closes the distance but plug moves to the side
enabling plug to counter with a crisp jab.
plug circles away from the clinch attempt
and plug counters with a single leg into guard. Muilu didn't expect that.
plug wants to control from the top but Muilu keeps moving.
plug stops Muilu from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
plug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muilu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
plug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muilu wants to stand and escape but plug is having none of it.
Muilu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Muilu keeping full guard, as plug tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muilu tries to clinch but plug moves away
and plug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
spark plug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muilu circles away from the clinch attempt.
spark plug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muilu clinches but plug breaks the clinch
and plug counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Muilu tries to clinch
and plug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muilu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from plug.
Muilu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
plug circles away from the clinch attempt
and plug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muilu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt plug.
Muilu cracks plug with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
plug scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muilu blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Muilu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu cracks plug with a nice body shot.
plug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muilu lands with a left to the head.
plug can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu lands a body shot.
Muilu is leaning against plug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muilu scores with a shot to the side of plug's head.
Muilu slowing the pace effectively.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Muilu closes the distance looking to clinch
and plug counters with a three punch combo that has Muilu backing up. Muilu nods at plug to acknowledge the strikes.
Muilu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and plug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
plug just misses with a punch to the body.
plug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muilu.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up but plug swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu tries to clinch up.
Muilu doesn't manage to clinch there - plug circles away.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but plug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muilu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and plug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - plug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
plug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muilu counters with a stiff right hand.
Muilu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and plug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
plug fails with a takedown attempt.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of spark plug.
Muilu wants to clinch but plug slips to the side
and Muilu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
plug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muilu counters with a nice uppercut.
Muilu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and plug counters with a one-two to the body.
plug tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muilu counters with a good low kick that plug was not able to check.
spark plug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to de liver by Muilu. Beautiful body shot.
plug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muilu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muilu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muilu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu is trying to maintain a safe position but plug gets an underhook and turns Muilu into the cage.
Muilu missing with knees to the body.
Muilu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
plug lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muilu lands a body shot in the clinch.
plug tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muilu smiles and moves away.
plug with a poor takedown
and Muilu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
plug swats away the attempt to clinch by Muilu.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch but plug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urpo Muilu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muilu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from plug on the inside.
Muilu has plug pushed against the cage.
plug throws a punch but it's blocked by Muilu.
plug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muilu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urpo Muilu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muilu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Muilu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Conca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dario Conca is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dario Conca!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mokkelime misses with a double jab.
Conca throws a body kick that misses.
Mokkelime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mokkelime tries to clinch but Conca is having none of it.
Conca sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mokkelime to the ground! Conca dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mokkelime is rocked!
It looks like Jokke Mokkelime has been cut.
Conca has control of Mokkelime's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mokkelime regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Mokkelime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mokkelime seems to have got his legs back now.
Mokkelime is trying desperately to improve position.
Conca is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mokkelime can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Conca prevents Mokkelime from getting the reversal.
Conca jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mokkelime is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mokkelime and Conca has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conca trying to control the position but Mokkelime is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conca tries for a kimura but Mokkelime is defending well.
Conca prevents Mokkelime from escaping the position.
Mokkelime manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conca's best efforts.
Mokkelime is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conca's back!
Mokkelime not allowing Conca to control his hands.
Mokkelime lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Conca defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mokkelime is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mokkelime gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mokkelime gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mokkelime apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mokkelime closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conca keeping moving, preventing Mokkelime from controlling successfully.
Mokkelime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mokkelime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Conca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokkelime passes into half guard.
Mokkelime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conca gets full guard.
Conca has his foot on Mokkelime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mokkelime works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conca is keeping the position for now.
Mokkelime wants to control from the top but Conca keeps moving.
Mokkelime is looking to stand up but Conca won't let him.
Conca pulls Mokkelime in close to prevent any damage.
Conca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mokkelime passes into half guard.
Mokkelime is trying to control. Conca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Mokkelime.
Conca is trying to get back to full 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.
Conca gets back to full guard.
Conca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mokkelime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mokkelime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mokkelime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conca is keeping the position for now.
Conca looking for a guillotine here but Mokkelime defends easily.
Conca looks gassed!
Conca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mokkelime defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokkelime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dario Conca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jokke Mokkelime's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Mokkelime does no damage.
Mokkelime misses with a kick to the body
and Conca counters with a nice kick to the body.
Conca misses with a low kick as Mokkelime jumps back.
Conca misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Mokkelime misses.
Conca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conca lands in his opponent's guard.
Conca is pushing down on Mokkelime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mokkelime is fighting to maintain full guard but Conca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mokkelime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conca works his foot free and advances to mount.
Conca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Conca is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime is trying to escape the mount.
Mokkelime tries to hold on but Conca pushes him away.
Mokkelime is trying desperately to improve position.
Conca working for a guillotine from mount but Mokkelime is in no mood to give up.
Conca looking to control but Mokkelime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conca looking to secure an arm triangle but Mokkelime defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dario Conca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mokkelime working to try and regain half guard.
Mokkelime bucks up and throws Conca to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Conca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mokkelime shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conca is trying to defend but Mokkelime finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conca is looking to control Mokkelime's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conca avoid being mounted?
Conca gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime works over Conca with some ground and pound from guard.
Conca is trying to keep Mokkelime in close.
Mokkelime throwing strikes but missing.
Conca working for a triangle but Mokkelime defends it easily.
Mokkelime chips away with some ground and pound.
Mokkelime controlling from the top position.
Conca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mokkelime!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime wants to hold on but Conca pushes him away.
Conca wants to control the pace but Mokkelime is squirming around nicely.
Conca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mokkelime is surviving well by controlling Conca's body position as best he can.
Mokkelime is trying desperately to improve position.
Mokkelime wants to hold on but Conca pushes him away.
Conca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conca jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mokkelime manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Conca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jokke Mokkelime's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mokkelime tries to clinch but Conca is having none of it.
Conca feints and then cracks Mokkelime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mokkelime down.
Mokkelime fails to land with a series of punches.
Conca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conca thuds his shin into the meat of Mokkelime's side.
Conca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mokkelime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conca is looking to clinch but Mokkelime is avoiding it.
Mokkelime avoids the body shot from Conca.
Conca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conca tries a low kick but Mokkelime avoids it.
Mokkelime scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Conca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mokkelime counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mokkelime looking to sit in guard and control but Conca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Conca advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conca off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mokkelime. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mokkelime wants to control but Conca manages to buck him off and is now in Mokkelime's guard! Nice work there by Conca!
Mokkelime is controlling Conca's posture.
Conca wants to control from the top but Mokkelime keeps moving.
Mokkelime is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mokkelime wants to sweep here but Conca controlling him for the moment.
Mokkelime working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Conca is looking to land body kicks.
Conca shoots in for a takedown but Mokkelime shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Conca.
Mokkelime lands a nice shot to the body.
Mokkelime clinches up against the cage.
Mokkelime gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conca wants to control but Mokkelime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mokkelime is nestled in close to Conca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mokkelime wants to pass the guard but Conca is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime passes to full mount!
Conca is bucking up trying to escape but Mokkelime cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Conca is looking to improve his position but Mokkelime isn't that keen on the idea.
Mokkelime tries to control but Conca wriggling away.
Mokkelime scoring with strikes but Conca is staying in there.
Mokkelime working the ground and pound effectively.
Mokkelime scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Conca?
Mokkelime tries to control but Conca wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands a big shot there that rocks Conca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Conca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Conca tries to get to full guard but Mokkelime has control of the leg.
Conca looking for submissions off his back.
Conca is looking to improve his position.
Jokke Mokkelime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mokkelime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Mokkelime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conca 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Conca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Vascaino (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmundo Vascaino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vascaino tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
Edmundo Vascaino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan moves into range and clinches up with Vascaino.
Rogan is trying to maintain a safe position but Vascaino gets an underhook and turns Rogan into the cage.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vascaino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vascaino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogan blocking some punches.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vascaino.
Still in the clinch, Vascaino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vascaino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vascaino.
Rogan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vascaino keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Rogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vascaino keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Vascaino keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vascaino darts in trying to clinch
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vascaino keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Vascaino is keeping the position.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Vascaino keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Vascaino has wrist control.
Rogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Vascaino has wrist control.
Rogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogan won't allow Vascaino to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vascaino but Vascaino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogan tries for a takedown but Vascaino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vascaino tries to clinch
so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vascaino wants to get back to his feet but Rogan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vascaino looks gassed!
Rogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vascaino is retaining full guard.
Rogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogan drops back looking for a leg! Vascaino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vascaino manages to kick Rogan off! Rogan jumps back into Vascaino's guard.
Rogan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Rogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vascaino sprawls well. Vascaino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vascaino is fending him off so far but Rogan persists. Nope, Vascaino circles away and we're back to standing.
Vascaino closes the distance and pushes Rogan back into the cage.
Vascaino prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan has Vascaino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vascaino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vascaino pushes Rogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan successfully pulls guard.
Rogan trying to keep a closed guard but Vascaino is proving a slippery customer.
Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Vascaino defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vascaino defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vascaino defends well.
Rogan managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vascaino wants to stand but Rogan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vascaino 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.
Rogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rogan is looking for a triangle but Vascaino pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vascaino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vascaino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vascaino is aware though and is defending well.
Rogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Rogan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vascaino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogan moves into the clinch.
Rogan jumps guard but Vascaino stands there with Rogan around his waist. Rogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vascaino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vascaino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vascaino looks to clinch
and Rogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan 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.
Vascaino is trying to stand.
Vascaino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vascaino is just riding it out for now. Rogan eventually gives up the hold.
Rogan is looking for a kimura but Vascaino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogan prevents Vascaino from standing back up.
Vascaino is in trouble now - Rogan has advanced to mount!
Rogan looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vascaino is holding on tight.
Rogan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Edmundo Vascaino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogan has hold of Vascaino's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vascaino manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vascaino has given up his back here. Will Rogan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Vascaino defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rogan's arms.
Vascaino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogan.
Charlie Rogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vascaino defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Rogan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Rogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogan, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Rogan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuckie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuckie Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuckie Liddell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantstandya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liddell throws a hook but Cantstandya blocks it.
Cantstandya throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Cantstandya thumps Liddell with a low kick.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cantstandya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cantstandya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantstandya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantstandya was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell swings for the body but Cantstandya moves out of range.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liddell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cantstandya rather than just go for the knockout.
Liddell throws a good cross that connects.
Liddell with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.
Liddell jabs at Cantstandya's body.
Liddell tries to bum rush Cantstandya with a series of wild strikes but Cantstandya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Chuckie Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Cantstandya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cantstandya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantstandya throws a leg kick but Liddell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cantstandya moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantstandya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantstandya.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Cantstandya with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cantstandya shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cantstandya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantstandya.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
Liddell throws a shot from downtown. Cantstandya moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Cantstandya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantstandya ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cantstandya moves away.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cantstandya moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuckie Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cantstandya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantstandya slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Cantstandya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantstandya was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
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.
Cantstandya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liddell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cantstandya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Cantstandya slips under a jab from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Cantstandya staying out of range there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cantstandya.
Cantstandya working the ground and pound but Liddell is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuckie Liddell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Cantstandya walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Cantstandya slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
The fighters circling - Liddell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Cantstandya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell.
Liddell throws a hook but Cantstandya avoids it easily.
Cantstandya ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Cantstandya throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Cantstandya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Cantstandya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantstandya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cantstandya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to stand.
Cantstandya slows the pace down in half guard.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Cantstandya is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cantstandya is looking for a kimura here.
Cantstandya is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to roll over but Cantstandya keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cantstandya wants to pass to mount but Liddell is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cantstandya ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cantstandya has time to react.
Liddell misses with a kick to the body
and Cantstandya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liddell's guard now.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Cantstandya from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya throwing strikes but missing.
Cantstandya passes Liddell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cantstandya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cantstandya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddell hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Liddell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantstandya avoids the attempt from Liddell to control.
Cantstandya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goerge Cantstandya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantstandya 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goerge Cantstandya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying Americano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Brandt's chin.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandt looks to throw the jab but Americano is out of range.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandt is looking to clinch.
Brandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Americano.
Americano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Americano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Americano slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano tries to bum rush Brandt with a series of wild strikes but Brandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandt takes a swing at Americano's ribcage but misses.
Brandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Americano.
Brandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Americano's hands.
Americano throws a head kick but Brandt moves out of range.
Ryan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brandt counter with a right hand.
Americano thows a leg kick but Brandt checks it
and Brandt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Americano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt throws a one two combo.
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!
Brandt connects with a looping right hand.
Americano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses.
Brandt lands a big head kick that sends Americano tumbling to the mat! Brandt takes a step backwards and waves Americano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandt scores with a jab to the body.
Brandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandt misses with a few strikes there.
Americano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandt counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandt.
Jab by Brandt.
Brandt works the jab nicely.
Brandt thows a leg kick but Americano checks it
and Americano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brandt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Americano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano staying out of range there.
Brandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Americano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandt, as that shot connected.
Brandt lands a jab to the nose.
Americano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandt throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Americano moves forwards but Brandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandt with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Americano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Americano ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brandt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brandt throws a hook but Americano blocks it.
Brandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandt cracks Americano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandt scores with a nice body kick.
Brandt is looking to slow Americano down with leg kicks.
Brandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Brandt throws out a loose jab but Americano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt scores with a nice strike.
Brandt scores with a hook to the body. Americano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Americano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandt. Brandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandt stalks Americano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Americano's face. Americano staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Americano.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Americano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Americano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt drops Americano with a beautiful combination! Americano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandt is looking for the KO!
Americano is rocked!
Brandt lands a left and a right that send Americano crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Americano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Americano seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Americano was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandt.
Brandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandt feints and then cracks Americano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Americano down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandt.
Americano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandt.
Tonying Americano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt drops Americano with a beautiful combination! Americano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandt is looking for the KO!
Brandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Brandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Americano should have avoided that one.
Brandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brandt!
Americano checks a leg kick.
Americano dodges the punch combination from Brandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandt misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Americano lands a head kick. Brandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Americano.
Brandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Americano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandt throws a body punch but Americano moves out of range.
Americano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandt jabs Americano right on the nose. Americano blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Brandt counters with a good, hard body kick but Americano shrugs it off.
Americano avoids the body shot from Brandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Brandt lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandt blocks a head kick by Americano.
Brandt misses with a looping left.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses.
Brandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Americano momentarily.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Brandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan Brandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Americano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Americano was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandt.
Americano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandt scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Americano.
Brandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Americano is out of range.
Brandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Americano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.
Americano slips a straight right by Brandt.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses
and Americano counters with a three punch combo that has Brandt backing up. Brandt nods at Americano to acknowledge the strikes.
Americano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Americano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brandt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Brandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt cracks Americano with an open hand slap.
A combination from Americano does no damage.
Brandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Americano doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandt looks to throw the jab but Americano is out of range.
Brandt throws out a loose jab but Americano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan Brandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Americano throws a wild body kick that Brandt sees coming a mile off.
Brandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Americano's calf.
Americano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Americano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano takes one to the chin there.
Americano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Americano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brandt throws a right hand that Americano ducks under and follows up with a left that Americano also avoids with ease.
Brandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandt lands with a nice body punch.
Brandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Brandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandt 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brandt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Friggin In The Riggin. Jeremy Foster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hank Hill's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Hill.
Foster feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Foster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster preventing the sweep.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster tries to strike from the bottom.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hill is trying to stand back up but Foster is controlling him
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Foster connects with a nice short shot to Hill's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Foster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Foster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foster is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Foster keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
Foster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
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.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hill is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Foster looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control but Hill has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Foster prevents Hill from improving his position.
Foster is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Hill is looking to escape.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Hill won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Jeremy Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Foster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hill is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foster prevents Hill from improving his position.
Foster is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Hill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Foster lands a couple of elbows.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hank Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Foster fails with the takedown
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a left to the body.
Foster slips under a jab.
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hill holds on to Foster's head and controls the position momentarily.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foster is just content to waste time from the top position. Hill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hill looking to control.
Hill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Hill stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill throws a strike aimed at the side of Foster's head but Foster avoids it well.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Foster!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
158 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
152 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Davidson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davidson stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Davidson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkins shoots for a takedown but Davidson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Elkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elkins connects with a nice short shot to Davidson's temple.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elkins.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
Elkins is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Elkins throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Elkins winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davidson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elkins.
Elkins lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkins prevents Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Elkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkins throws and elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elkins's guard. Nice move by Davidson!
Elkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkins thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davidson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Elkins swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elkins's guard.
Elkins looks gassed!
Davidson chips away with some ground and pound.
Elkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
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.
Elkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davidson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Elkins looking to control.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elkins controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Elkins's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Elkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
Elkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elkins shoots in for a double leg but Davidson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elkins dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Elkins's head and hops out.
Peter Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Elkins.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davidson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elkins did well to prevent Davidson getting side control.
Elkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Elkins tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Elkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson working Elkins over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davidson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Elkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elkins fails with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davidson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davidson.
Davidson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is pushing down on Elkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elkins looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidson lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands strikes from half guard.
Elkins is in trouble now - Davidson has advanced to mount!
Elkins is working to get back to half guard.
Elkins regains half guard.
Elkins won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
Elkins looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to maintain the position but Davidson is very close to passing his half guard.
Elkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson working over Elkins with some ground and pound. Elkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davidson stands up over Elkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to Elkins's brow.
That's four 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.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Elkins looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davidson is defending well. Elkins quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davidson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Elkins celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Elkins! Cody Elkins retains his featherweight title!
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