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Bravado 12: Road to Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Siggy Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mircea Lucarescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siggy Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mircea Lucarescu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duncan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucarescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucarescu throws a shot to the body.
Lucarescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucarescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duncan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duncan.
Lucarescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duncan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Lucarescu.
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Duncan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lucarescu throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Lucarescu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucarescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duncan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lucarescu lands a nice hook to Duncan's body. Duncan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucarescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucarescu gets in close and tags Duncan with a short punch that almost sends Duncan to the mat! Oh Duncan is in big trouble! He turns his back on Lucarescu, trying to create some distance but Lucarescu rushes him, striking wildly and Duncan goes down! The referee tackles Lucarescu into the cage to end the fight! Lucarescu is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mircea Lucarescu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryback comes to the cage accompanied by Superstition - Stevie Wonder. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheamus Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryback sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryback or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryback dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Ryback's head and hops out.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Ryback circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ryback moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback misses with a hook. Mcgregor ducked under it nicely.
Mcgregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ryback blocks it well.
Ryback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Ryback avoids them all with ease.
Ryback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgregor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryback postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcgregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryback has passed into side control.
Ryback lands an elbow.
Mcgregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ryback takes a little break here. Mcgregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryback has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcgregor is looking to reverse the position.
Ryback is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgregor is defending well.
Mcgregor tries to bench press Ryback off him but Ryback keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryback in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcgregor is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casey Ryback!
Casey Ryback made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Time Goes by, seems to fly, and before you know it things happen. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps has chosen Let's Get it On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Phelps!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook is looking to clinch.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but McBonebrook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McBonebrook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phelps moves into range and clinches up with McBonebrook.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McBonebrook slows down the pace here.
Phelps scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps stalling in the clinch but McBonebrook improves position.
McBonebrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phelps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McBonebrook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phelps avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but McBonebrook blocks with his arms.
Phelps blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps lands a hook that snaps the head of McBonebrook backwards.
Phelps lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBonebrook tries to work over Phelps's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phelps misses with a body punch.
McBonebrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Phelps controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phelps tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phelps manages to break the clinch.
McBonebrook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBonebrook misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phelps checks a leg kick.
Phelps wants to counter the offense by McBonebrook and move into the clinch position.
Phelps drives through and clinches with McBonebrook against the cage.
McBonebrook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy McBonebrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps throws a head punch that misses.
Phelps is trying to pull guard but McBonebrook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBonebrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phelps unloads a knee to the mid-section. McBonebrook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phelps dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phelps taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McBonebrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Phelps avoids the damage to the body.
Phelps lands a nice shot to the body.
McBonebrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phelps swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook tries a low kick but Phelps avoids it.
Phelps is looking for the big counter here.
Phelps misses with a takedown attempt
and Phelps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phelps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBonebrook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phelps misses with a combination
and McBonebrook counters by clinching up.
Phelps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBonebrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBonebrook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phelps's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from McBonebrook misses.
Phelps wants to counter with a clinch but McBonebrook pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps stalks McBonebrook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBonebrook's face. McBonebrook staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phelps, as that shot connected.
McBonebrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Phelps circles away.
Phelps takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBonebrook misses with a body shot.
Phelps clinches up with McBonebrook and pushes him back against the cage.
Phelps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phelps misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phelps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBonebrook throws a head punch that misses.
Phelps manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Phelps dominated that 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.
That kick from McBonebrook tenderised Phelps's leg. Phelps is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBonebrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phelps steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McBonebrook.
Phelps throws a right hand that McBonebrook ducks under and follows up with a left that McBonebrook also avoids with ease.
McBonebrook misses with a low kick as Phelps jumps back.
Phelps is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phelps will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBonebrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quincy McBonebrook 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.
A punch combination from Phelps misses.
McBonebrook tries to counter by clinching up but Phelps breaks away and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook sets himself, and Phelps steps forward looking for the clinch! McBonebrook avoids it this time.
Phelps will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBonebrook, as that shot connected.
McBonebrook misses with a wild body shot.
McBonebrook loads up on a big right hand but Phelps slips the punch.
Phelps swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBonebrook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Phelps.
Phelps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phelps tries to counter with a clinch but McBonebrook shakes him off and moves away.
McBonebrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phelps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Phelps.
McBonebrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with McBonebrook, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes McBonebrook against the cage but McBonebrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phelps moves in looking to clinch but McBonebrook pushes him off.
McBonebrook tries to clinch up but Phelps circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phelps! But no joy.
McBonebrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBonebrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phelps.
Phelps with the counter takedown but McBonebrook avoids it easily.
Phelps tries to clinch but McBonebrook moves out of range.
McBonebrook tries to clinch up.
Phelps tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from McBonebrook as Phelps shoots in.
Phelps scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phelps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBonebrook manages to avoid it.
Phelps gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of McBonebrook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phelps tries to bum rush McBonebrook with a series of wild strikes but McBonebrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from McBonebrook misses.
McBonebrook thuds a left hand into Phelps's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from McBonebrook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phelps shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McBonebrook eats them both and turns towards Phelps to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McBonebrook shoots in looking for a takedown. Phelps tries to sprawl out of it but McBonebrook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phelps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phelps punishes McBonebrook's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Phelps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phelps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBonebrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by McBonebrook as he checks the leg kick.
And McBonebrook counters with a quick kick to the body but Phelps blocks it.
McBonebrook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phelps.
McBonebrook drives through and clinches with Phelps against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a light punch inside.
Phelps tries to throw a body punch but McBonebrook avoids it by throwing Phelps back against the cage.
Phelps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBonebrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phelps gets underhooks to prevent McBonebrook's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook wants to clinch up but Phelps keeps it at a distance.
Phelps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBonebrook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBonebrook is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from McBonebrook is predictable there
and Phelps counters with a left and a right that stings McBonebrook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phelps misses with a series of wild punches.
McBonebrook seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Phelps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBonebrook appears to be looking for a big counter.
McBonebrook throws out a leg kick but Phelps moves out of range and McBonebrook only half commits.
McBonebrook clinches.
Phelps tries for a takedown but McBonebrook manages to get underhooks.
McBonebrook works on Phelps's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Phelps.
McBonebrook trying to land knees to the body.
McBonebrook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McBonebrook trying to land knees to the body.
Quincy McBonebrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is trying to force a seperation but McBonebrook has the dominant position.
McBonebrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBonebrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phelps manages to break the clinch.
McBonebrook throws a leg kick
enabling Phelps to counter with a crisp jab.
Phelps slaps away a takedown attempt from McBonebrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phelps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phelps has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBonebrook backs up against the cage.
McBonebrook with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phelps!
Leon Phelps is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBonebrook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phelps works the jab nicely.
McBonebrook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBonebrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Phelps circles away.
McBonebrook swats away the attempt to clinch by Phelps.
As Phelps tries to get set, McBonebrook tries to push him back and clinch up but Phelps manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Phelps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBonebrook wants to clinch up but Phelps keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phelps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phelps throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBonebrook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Phelps blocks the leg kick.
Phelps moves out of range of the body kick from McBonebrook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Phelps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phelps 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Phelps!
Leon Phelps looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yes,, Ill take some Civadier.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenu Urabey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenu Urabey!
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, Pillow Hands!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands tries to bum rush Urabey with a series of wild strikes but Urabey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urabey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Urabey misses with a wild combination.
Hands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urabey with a body shot.
Urabey throws a head kick that misses.
Urabey throws a head kick that misses.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urabey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Urabey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands misses with a body shot.
Hands takes a swing at Urabey's ribcage but misses.
Urabey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urabey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urabey throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Urabey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urabey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urabey. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urabey rather than just go for the knockout.
Urabey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hands's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urabey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urabey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urabey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hands. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Urabey throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it.
Kenu Urabey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urabey tries to clinch
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Urabey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urabey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urabey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urabey throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Urabey lands with a cross.
Urabey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urabey is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands connects with a single shot there.
Urabey misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Urabey is rocked!
Hands has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urabey swings widly with a right hand
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hands dips to his left and cracks Urabey with an uppercut!
Oh Urabey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hands duly obliges.
Hands drops Urabey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Urabey! Hands dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pillow Hands!
Pillow Hands looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You sucked at WWE, now you came to suck on the octagon? Do something useful and kill yourself, Reigns, my bitch'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Gattis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Pugin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
170 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Gattis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Pugin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pugin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugin lands a jab to the nose.
Gattis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pugin circles away.
Gattis misses with a takedown
and Pugin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pugin lands a jab to Gattis's midsection.
Gattis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattis misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gattis thinking.
Gattis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pugin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gattis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gattis's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugin lands with a good body shot.
Gattis is looking to land body kicks.
Gattis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pugin.
Pugin scores with a one two! Gattis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gattis is rocked!
It looks like James Gattis has been cut.
Gattis misses the body punch
and Pugin counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Gattis badly! He tries to strike back but Pugin puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Gattis out cold! Oh man, Gattis will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timur Pugin!
A victorious Timur Pugin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar.
Snitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar dives in for a single leg takedown but Snitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Salazar avoids it with no problem.
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Snitch.
A short right from Salazar.
Snitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snitch feints a counter leg kick.
Snitch lands a jab to Salazar's midsection.
Salazar tries to clinch but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch drives through with a takedown into Salazar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Salazar has an active guard here but Snitch has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch is taking a breather. Salazar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
That's two 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.
Snitch works his way into full mount!
Snitch avoids the attempt from Salazar to control.
Salazar is working to get back to half guard.
Snitch controlling from mount.
Salazar wants to control but Snitch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salazar can't escape the position.
Salazar wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salazar wants to control but Snitch is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Snitch avoids the attempt from Salazar to control.
Snitch content just to control the position here.
Salazar tries to reverse the position but Snitch maintains control.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar working to try and regain half guard.
Snitch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that 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.
Snitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salazar.
Salazar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snitch lands with a hook. Salazar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Willie Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salazar on his heels. He'll look to pass Salazar's guard now, I'm sure.
Salazar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Snitch is now in half guard.
Snitch stops Salazar from getting back to his feet.
Salazar wants to control but Snitch is keeping busy.
Snitch content to control rather than advance.
Salazar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Snitch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is desperately trying to improve his position but Snitch has a good base and remains in mount.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snitch avoids the attempt from Salazar to control.
Salazar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two 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.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salazar is trying desperately to improve position.
Salazar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salazar is working hard here to advance position.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salazar can't escape the position.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snitch is continuing to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Salazar tries to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
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.
Salazar working to try and regain half guard.
Salazar wants to control but Snitch is having none of it.
Snitch controlling his opponent.
Snitch prevents Salazar from getting the reversal.
Salazar regains half guard.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Snitch looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Snitch is looking to clinch.
Snitch scores with a jab to the head.
Salazar walks into a straight right hand from Snitch.
Salazar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
Salazar clinches with his opponent.
Salazar tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar scores with a shot to the side of Snitch's head.
Snitch is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is trying to break free.
Salazar wants to break free but Snitch has control.
Salazar has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
Snitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch looking to score a takedown here. Salazar is defending well but Snitch drives through and ends up in Salazar's guard.
Salazar working for submissions but it's allowed Snitch to get to half guard.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salazar tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg.
Snitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Snitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to control the action here but instead Snitch manages to pass to full mount!
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salazar is desperately trying to improve his position but Snitch has a good base and remains in mount.
Salazar is trying to stand up.
Snitch controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to escape the mount.
Salazar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snitch prevents Salazar from getting the reversal.
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.
Snitch controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snitch.
The adventures of Snitch the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Willie Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salazar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A very excited looking Jon Snitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Masterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
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!
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masterson is rocked!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Masterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson is working Masterson over against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Julian Masterson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson clinches up with Masterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masterson.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
The fighters circle, before Jackson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Masterson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jackson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eric Jackson!
Eric Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mladen Tomasevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Aspen Springfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mladen Tomasevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomasevic, which made it look bad.
Springfield throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tomasevic counters with a straight right hand.
Springfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tomasevic feints a counter leg kick.
Springfield slips under a jab from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomasevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomasevic misses with the head strike.
Tomasevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield tries to pull guard but Tomasevic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Springfield to work.
A short uppercut from Tomasevic.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomasevic up against the cage.
Springfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aspen Springfield.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomasevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Tomasevic lands but Springfield takes it in his stride.
Springfield throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tomasevic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Springfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tomasevic. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomasevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomasevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic misses with a low kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Tomasevic counters with a nice body kick.
Tomasevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tomasevic thuds his shin into the meat of Springfield's side.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a right hand. Springfield shakes it off.
Tomasevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick which misses Tomasevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomasevic tries to avoid it.
Tomasevic throws a looping overhand right but Springfield ducks down to avoid it.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Springfield throws a quick counter head kick but Tomasevic was just out of range.
Springfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomasevic.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Tomasevic's leg. Tomasevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasevic throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Tomasevic off balance momentarily.
Springfield ducks right into an uppercut from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mladen Tomasevic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield attempts a counter takedown but Tomasevic avoids it well and moves away.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Springfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomasevic in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasevic misses the shot to the body.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield slips a straight right by Tomasevic.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Tomasevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomasevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tomasevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Tomasevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic connects with the punch.
Springfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
Tomasevic tries to work over Springfield's front leg with a kick but Springfield checks it.
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!
Springfield tries to clinch there but Tomasevic circles away.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomasevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springfield.
Tomasevic takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Tomasevic is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springfield avoids the head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic throws a lazy body kick
and Springfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tomasevic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Springfield is on him like a limpet, forcing Tomasevic back against the cage.
Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomasevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tomasevic is trying to keep an underhook but Springfield manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springfield prevents Tomasevic from standing back up.
Springfield throwing shots but Tomasevic is blocking nicely.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to get back to full guard.
Tomasevic won't allow Springfield to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomasevic holds on and takes a little breather.
Tomasevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield trying to control but Tomasevic is working from the bottom.
Springfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomasevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomasevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomasevic keeping full guard, as Springfield tries to pass.
Tomasevic working a defensive guard but Springfield manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mladen Tomasevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tomasevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springfield gets a clinch.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomasevic walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomasevic. That's going to slow Springfield down.
A clash of legs there as Tomasevic blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tomasevic lands.
A jab lands there for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic lands a nice hook to Springfield's body. Springfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws a solid leg kick but Springfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a body shot.
Tomasevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomasevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Springfield.
Tomasevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomasevic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield has a takedown stuffed.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Springfield shoots in and drives through. Tomasevic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomasevic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tomasevic is looking to slow Springfield down with leg kicks.
Tomasevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomasevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomasevic thows a body kick. Springfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomasevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Springfield.
Tomasevic misses the body punch
and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Springfield is pushing down on Tomasevic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomasevic is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomasevic sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy.
Springfield is working for a kimura but Tomasevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomasevic is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mladen Tomasevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomasevic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mladen Tomasevic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarred Sullivan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Van Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sullivan sprawling to the canvas! Sullivan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
Sullivan is rocked!
It looks like Jarred Sullivan has been cut.
Jones lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sullivan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jones from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sullivan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Van Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Jarred Sullivan was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huell Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Babineaux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready or Not. Teofilo Stevenson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Babineaux!
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, Teofilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Babineaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babineaux misses with a body shot.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babineaux slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Babineaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Teofilo Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Babineaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stevenson moves forwards but Babineaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babineaux drops Stevenson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stevenson looks back up at him and smiles so Babineaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stevenson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babineaux closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Stevenson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huell Babineaux!
A very excited looking Huell Babineaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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