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EFC 35p: GOLD DIG PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Welch!
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, Frank Young!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young fails to land the takedown.
Young fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Welch is out of range.
Welch scores with a head kick.
Jab by Welch.
Welch ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young takes a kick to the side of the head.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welch as he avoids it easily.
Jeremy Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Young.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Welch's corner calls for a 1-2. Welch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welch.
Welch scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Young scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jeremy Welch has been cut.
Young shoots in but Welch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young misses with a double jab
and Welch counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young looks gassed!
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Welch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frank Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welch lands with an uppercut that bounces Young off the ropes and back into rage.
Welch lands a left and a right that send Young crashing to the mat, dazed. Welch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch drops Young with a beautiful combination! Young stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Welch is looking for the KO!
Young is rocked!
Young misses with a double jab
and Welch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Welch.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Welch lands a big head kick that sends Young to the canvas! Welch follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Welch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emils Hartmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is last mohacian. 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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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigi Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emils Hartmanis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sirovica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartmanis.
Sirovica cracks Hartmanis with an open hand slap.
Hartmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirovica.
Sirovica shoots in and bounces Hartmanis off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to Hartmanis's brow.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartmanis is retaining full guard.
Sirovica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hartmanis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sirovica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to Hartmanis's brow.
Hartmanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirovica.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hartmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Hartmanis swinging wildly here.
Hartmanis looks gassed!
Hartmanis misses with a body shot.
Sirovica looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hartmanis throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
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.
Hartmanis misses with a straight right.
No luck for Sirovica with that takedown attempt.
Hartmanis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirovica.
A big left from Hartmanis misses.
Hartmanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartmanis takes a swing at Sirovica's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirovica.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmanis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sirovica wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartmanis, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hartmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirovica.
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
Sirovica moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartmanis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirovica.
Emils Hartmanis 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.
Hartmanis loads up on a big right hand but Sirovica slips the punch.
Hartmanis misses with a straight left.
Sirovica defending well as Hartmanis loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartmanis misses with a looping left.
Sirovica blocks a jab.
Sirovica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartmanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirovica moves forwards but Hartmanis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Hartmanis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sirovica doesn't seem phased though.
Hartmanis is breathing heavily.
Hartmanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirovica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis misses with a wild combination.
Hartmanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Hartmanis looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
A slow jab from Hartmanis misses its intended target.
Hartmanis misses with an uppercut.
Sirovica cracks a nice hook into Hartmanis's ribs.
Emils Hartmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirovica stuns Hartmanis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirovica closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sirovica lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartmanis has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sirovica darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartmanis defending well though.
Sirovica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hartmanis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirovica seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirovica lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartmanis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartmanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartmanis is defending against the submission attempts here by Sirovica.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis tries to kick Sirovica off but Sirovica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
Hartmanis is rocked!
Gigi Sirovica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirovica lands a big elbow - Hartmanis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sirovica!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Sirovica!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarkhan Vol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nogueira's choice of entrance music: The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. Sarkhan Vol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minotauro Nogueira's chin.
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarkhan Vol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minotauro Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Vol keeps him under control.
Vol is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Vol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Vol 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.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to control Vol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Vol circles away easily
and Vol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vol trying to mount his opponent but Nogueira defends it.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Vol trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Vol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vol.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controls Vol momentarily but Vol frees himself.
Vol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vol, into his guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Vol is working from the bottom.
Nogueira prevents Vol from getting back to his feet.
Vol keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira 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.
Sarkhan Vol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Vol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nogueira's guard now.
Vol trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Vol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vol defends it easily.
Vol wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Vol wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Vol defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vol should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nogueira has tightened it up now! Vol should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Minotauro Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fintch Skeeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fintch Skeeter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
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, Fintch Skeeter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alhazred cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
Alhazred lands with a hook. Skeeter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skeeter misses with an uppercut.
Skeeter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alhazred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skeeter misses the jab.
Alhazred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alhazred.
Skeeter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alhazred cracks Skeeter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skeeter looks for the body kick but Alhazred saw that one coming.
Alhazred connects with a high kick.
Alhazred moves away from the strike by Skeeter.
Skeeter doesn't manage to clinch there - Alhazred circles away.
Alhazred with a hook.
Skeeter is rocked!
Alhazred throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Skeeter crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rhakesh Alhazred!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Outlaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maine.
Outlaw misses with a two punch combination.
Maine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maine connects with a high kick.
Maine pushes Outlaw up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maine lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Buzz Outlaw has been cut.
Maine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Outlaw has had enough of the clinch but Maine keeps him there for the moment.
Outlaw is trying to break the clinch but Maine has him pressed against the ropes.
Outlaw has had enough of the clinch but Maine keeps him there for the moment.
Outlaw is trying to force a seperation but Maine has the dominant position.
Outlaw is trying to break the clinch but Maine is controlling him.
Outlaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Outlaw is trying to break the clinch but Maine is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Outlaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maine lands a nice elbow.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Outlaw's defenses.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Outlaw in his tracks for a moment.
Maine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Outlaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Outlaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Outlaw's defenses.
Outlaw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Outlaw to the mat. Outlaw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Outlaw keeping full guard, as Maine tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw keeping moving, preventing Maine from controlling successfully.
Maine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Outlaw defending against the ground and pound.
Maine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Outlaw, who protects the arm well.
Maine is breathing heavily.
Maine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outlaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Maine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Outlaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Outlaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maine tries to move to mount but Outlaw blocks the move with his legs.
Maine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Outlaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Outlaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maine throws a wild body kick that Outlaw sees coming a mile off.
Outlaw looks for the body kick but Maine saw that one coming.
Christopher Maine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outlaw checks it well.
Maine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Outlaw. That snapped Maine's head back.
Outlaw throws a head kick that misses
and Maine counters with a single leg into guard. Outlaw didn't expect that.
Maine stops Outlaw from standing up.
Outlaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Maine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Outlaw defends it well.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Outlaw is looking to escape.
Outlaw is staying active underneath Maine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Outlaw is just riding it out for now. Maine eventually gives up the hold.
Outlaw is trying to stand up here but Maine is controlling him well.
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.
Maine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Outlaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outlaw throws a head kick but Maine moves out of range.
Buzz Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw gets caught flat footed, as Maine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Outlaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maine takes one to the chin there.
Maine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buzz Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw thumps Maine with a low kick.
Outlaw misses with a head kick.
Outlaw misses with a double jab.
Outlaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maine.
Nice cross by Outlaw.
Good shot there by Outlaw.
Outlaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Maine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maine looking to pass the guard.
Outlaw wants to stand but Maine is controlling the position.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outlaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maine wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is keeping the position.
Maine wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maine 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Outlaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Outlaw throws a series of punches but Maine avoids them all with ease.
Maine looks for the body kick but Outlaw saw that one coming.
Maine has closed the distance and engaged Outlaw in a clinch.
Outlaw tries to break the clinch but Maine is controlling the position.
Outlaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Maine won't allow it.
Outlaw working hard to break the clinch.
Outlaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maine prevents Outlaw from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Maine.
Maine tries to land a knee to the head but Outlaw blocks with his arms.
Maine lands a nice elbow.
Outlaw can't break the clinch.
Outlaw tries to break the clinch but Maine is controlling the position.
Outlaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maine is working for takedown but Outlaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Buzz Outlaw just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Buzz Outlaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Outlaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Outlaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Maine should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Outlaw. No joy for Maine on that attempt.
Maine throws a leg kick but Outlaw moved away.
Maine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Maine blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Maine moves out of range of the strikes.
Maine throws a push kick but Outlaw slaps the foot to one side.
Outlaw cracks Maine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Outlaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maine avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Maine.
Outlaw tries to keep at a distance but Maine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Outlaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maine has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw is trying to break the clinch but Maine is controlling him.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Outlaw shrugs off.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Outlaw shrugs off.
Outlaw stops a takedown attempt from Maine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Maine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A frustrated look appears on Outlaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Outlaw in his tracks for a moment.
Outlaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Outlaw tries to break the clinch but Maine is controlling the position.
Outlaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maine has him pressed against the ropes.
Outlaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Outlaw is trying to break the clinch but Maine is controlling him.
Maine prevents Outlaw from breaking the clinch.
Maine prevents Outlaw from breaking the clinch.
Maine can't get the takedown.
Maine tries to land a knee to the head but Outlaw blocks with his arms.
Outlaw tries to circle away but Maine has him pinned against the ropes.
Outlaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Maine won't allow it.
Outlaw can't break the clinch.
Maine keeps control of Outlaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outlaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Outlaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Maine won't allow it.
Maine keeps control of Outlaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Outlaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Outlaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maine has him pressed against the ropes.
Maine looking to throw knees to the head but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Outlaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Maine won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Outlaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Maine has double underhooks.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maine.
Maine prevents Outlaw from breaking the clinch.
Outlaw has had enough of the clinch but Maine keeps him there for the moment.
Outlaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Outlaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Outlaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maine is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Outlaw is trying to force a seperation but Maine has the dominant position.
Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Outlaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Outlaw is trying to break free.
Maine keeps control of Outlaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outlaw blocks the elbow strike.
Outlaw tries to circle away but Maine has him pinned against the ropes.
Outlaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maine tries a knee to the head but Outlaw blocks it.
Outlaw has had enough of the clinch but Maine keeps him there for the moment.
Maine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Outlaw's efforts to push away.
Maine keeps control of Outlaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maine lands a takedown into guard.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outlaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Buzz Outlaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Buzz Outlaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Maine shoots in looking for a takedown. Outlaw tries to sprawl out of it but Maine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Outlaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
Maine slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maine.
Outlaw throws a lazy right hand but Maine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Outlaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Outlaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outlaw is able to avoid easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw throws a hook to the side of Maine's head but Maine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outlaw throws a head kick but Maine moves out of range.
Maine slips a jab from Outlaw.
Outlaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maine is looking to take a break and control but Outlaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Outlaw because Maine loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine wants to finish this one by submission but Outlaw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maine.
Maine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Maine pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Maine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Maine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Van Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the ring accompanied by last mohacian. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikael Van Ironfist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Van Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica walks into a straight right hand from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ironfist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikael Van Ironfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Ironfist as he jumps to the side.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.
Van Ironfist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ironfist ducks under a wild hook from Sirovica.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ironfist misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Van Ironfist as Sirovica shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica dodges the punch combination from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist misses with the combination.
Van Ironfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Ironfist misses with a wild combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Sirovica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Ironfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Ironfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Ironfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist misses with a two punch combination.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Ironfist looks gassed!
Sirovica lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Ironfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Van Ironfist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Van Ironfist 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.
Van Ironfist walks into a jab.
Van Ironfist misses with a two punch combination.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica missing with a left hand there. Van Ironfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Ironfist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Ironfist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Mikael Van Ironfist has been cut.
Van Ironfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirovica.
Sirovica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Ironfist misses the jab.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sirovica to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Van Ironfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Ironfist has wrist control.
Sirovica landing with the ground and pound.
Sirovica works over Van Ironfist with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Ironfist has wrist control.
Van Ironfist wants to stand but Sirovica is controlling the position.
Van Ironfist is breathing heavily.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to Van Ironfist's brow.
Sirovica with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist wants to get back to his feet but Sirovica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Ironfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Van Ironfist misses.
Van Ironfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Ironfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Ironfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirovica darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sirovica slips under a jab from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirovica shoots in and drives through. Van Ironfist sprawls well.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to Van Ironfist's temple.
Van Ironfist makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sirovica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Ironfist is fending him off so far but Sirovica persists. Nope, Van Ironfist circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirovica defending well as Van Ironfist loads up on a big left hand.
Van Ironfist takes a swing at Sirovica's ribcage but misses.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ironfist!
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a lazy right hand but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirovica closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Ironfist did well to prevent Sirovica getting side control.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica moves nicely into side control.
Van Ironfist is trying to buck Sirovica off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Ironfist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirovica landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Ironfist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Ironfist managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sirovica connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist stops Sirovica from passing to mount.
Van Ironfist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sirovica is working Van Ironfist over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sirovica in side control lands a decent elbow.
Van Ironfist is trying to get back to his feet.
Sirovica cracks Van Ironfist with a big elbow.
Sirovica thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Ironfist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica grinds an elbow into Van Ironfist's temple.
Van Ironfist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirovica.
Sirovica lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Ironfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sirovica backs up against the ropes.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Van Ironfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Van Ironfist with a hook.
Van Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirovica.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Ironfist misses with a straight right.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but Van Ironfist shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Ironfist misses the target.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ironfist!
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Van Ironfist misses its intended target.
Sirovica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Ironfist throws a combination. Sirovica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Ironfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirovica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica prevents Van Ironfist from improving his position.
Van Ironfist is in trouble now - Sirovica has advanced to mount!
Sirovica breaks from Van Ironfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Ironfist is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sirovica breaks from Van Ironfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - Van Ironfist looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sirovica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Ironfist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Ironfist wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica had his way with Mikael Van Ironfist in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sirovica slips a straight right by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.
Van Ironfist throws the left hand but Sirovica avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Ironfist tries to avoid it but Sirovica manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Ironfist to the ground. Van Ironfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Ironfist throws an overhand right that lands on Sirovica's shoulder, as Sirovica tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist misses with a low kick.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sirovica scores with a jab. Van Ironfist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sirovica forces his way into half guard.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura here.
Sirovica drops an elbow to the side of Van Ironfist's head.
Meho Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Ironfist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Ironfist tries to kick Sirovica off but Sirovica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sirovica keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Ironfist is looking to escape.
Sirovica is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Ironfist wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirovica scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sirovica with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Ironfist is looking to escape.
Van Ironfist is refusing to be controlled, as Sirovica sits in half guard.
Sirovica lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Ironfist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Meho Sirovica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirovica landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Ironfist punching from the bottom.
Van Ironfist looking for submissions off his back.
Van Ironfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Sirovica lunges at Van Ironfist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Ironfist's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meho Sirovica showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sirovica 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meho Sirovica!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenji Okabe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sydney Fields!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields drives through and clinches with Okabe against the ropes.
Fields pulls guard successfully.
Fields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okabe trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fields holds on and takes a little breather.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Fields is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okabe is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is looking to stand back up but Okabe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fields.
Okabe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fields is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Okabe fails to take his opponent's back.
Okabe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fields is surviving well by controlling Okabe's body position as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fields's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fields reaches up to try and control the position but Okabe seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fields rolls and tries to escape and now Okabe has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenji Okabe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okabe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fields manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fields is trying to hold Okabe in close to prevent damage but Okabe has managed to pass into half guard.
Fields won't allow Okabe to pass to mount.
Okabe seems to be looking for submissions.
Fields actively working from the bottom here.
Fields trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe trying to mount his opponent but Fields defends it.
Fields is in trouble now - Okabe has advanced to mount!
Fields tries to hold on but Okabe pushes him away.
Okabe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fields turns into him and now he's in Okabe's guard.
Fields wants to get up but he can't break Okabe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okabe 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.
Fields is fighting to break Okabe's control of his arms but Okabe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fields gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okabe looks for a takedown but Fields sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe 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.
Fields misses with an uppercut. Okabe saw that one coming.
Okabe lands a nice shot that snaps Fields's head back.
Fields shoots and misses
and Okabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okabe.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okabe as he jumps to the side.
Okabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenji Okabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sydney Fields.
Okabe misses with an uppercut. Fields saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Okabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okabe.
Okabe lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Okabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okabe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fields sprawls well initially but Okabe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okabe trying to mount his opponent but Fields defends it.
Fields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fields keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
Okabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okabe is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fields defends it well.
Fields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Okabe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fields working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okabe misses with a straight right.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Okabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Okabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fields closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okabe did well to prevent Fields getting side control.
Fields wants to stand up but Okabe is controlling the position.
Okabe is defending against the submission attempts here by Fields.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okabe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to control but Okabe is working from the bottom.
Okabe controls Fields momentarily but Fields frees himself.
Fields trying to control but Okabe is working from the bottom.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Okabe.
Okabe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Okabe throws a shot from downtown. Fields moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Okabe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okabe wants to control but Fields is keeping him busy.
Fields is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fields is not content to let Okabe control the position.
Fields tries to bench press Okabe off him but Okabe keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe had his way with Sydney Fields in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okabe moves away.
Okabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Fields counters with a head kick.
Okabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okabe blocks a head kick by Fields.
Fields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okabe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fields!
Fields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okabe working for a submission but Fields is keeping him at bay.
Fields is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okabe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kenji Okabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fields tries to buck Okabe off but he can't manage it.
Fields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Okabe controlling the pace for now.
Fields tries to control Okabe's body but Okabe pushes him off. Fields squirms to his side and now Okabe has his back!
Fields is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Okabe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Okabe looking for the RNC.
Fields wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Okabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okabe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pounder's choice of entrance music: Supernatural Ass Pounder. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
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, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosalando tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
Rosalando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pounder tries to move into range but Rosalando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pounder moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounder walks into a straight right hand from Rosalando.
Rosalando misses with a jab to the body
letting Pounder counter with a right hand.
Glen Rosalando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosalando.
Rosalando misses with a takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a nice body shot.
Rosalando gets caught flat footed, as Pounder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rosalando will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rosalando keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Rosalando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosalando is working hard here to advance position.
Pounder has gone for a leg lock! Rosalando slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pounder's guard.
Pounder controls Rosalando momentarily but Rosalando frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounder working for a triangle but Rosalando defends it easily.
Rosalando cracks Pounder with a solid left hand.
Rosalando postures up.
Rosalando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pounder on the ground.
Pounder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pounder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosalando thows a big elbow that misses.
Rosalando cracks Pounder with a solid left hand.
Pounder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rosalando working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pounder's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando throws and elbow that misses. Pounder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rosalando's guard. Nice move by Pounder!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pounder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounder drops back looking for a leg! Rosalando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rosalando manages to kick Pounder off! Pounder jumps back into Rosalando's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosalando wants to sweep here but Pounder controlling him for the moment.
Pounder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rosalando's guard.
Rosalando makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosalando.
Pounder trying to control but Rosalando is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosalando 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Pounder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rosalando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosalando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pounder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rosalando thinking.
Rosalando tries for a takedown but Pounder circles away easily
and Pounder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pounder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pounder has his foot on Rosalando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosalando works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosalando defends well.
Pounder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosalando defends it easily.
Rosalando thows a big elbow that misses.
Rosalando stopping the sweep attempt from Pounder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
Pounder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosalando defends well.
Rosalando landing some decent shots from guard.
Pounder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pounder has momentary wrist control but Rosalando slips an elbow through the middle.
Rosalando passes Pounder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pounder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosalando.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando throwing shots but Pounder is blocking nicely.
Pounder gets back to full guard.
Rosalando is looking to work some ground and pound but Pounder has wrist control.
Pounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosalando is one step ahead there.
Rosalando pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now.
Pounder has his foot on Rosalando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosalando works his way back into a safe position though.
Rosalando throwing strikes from guard but Pounder blocks nicely.
Pounder keeping full guard, as Rosalando tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosalando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosalando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosalando manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Rosalando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pounder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pounder.
Rosalando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosalando tries to get out of the position.
Pounder is working Rosalando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rosalando wants to sweep here but Pounder controlling him for the moment.
Pounder passes Rosalando's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pounder tries to pass to full mount but Rosalando defends it.
Rosalando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but Rosalando is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pounder to get the leverage.
Pounder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rosalando can't escape the position.
Jim Pounder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pounder working for a submission but Rosalando is keeping him at bay.
Rosalando is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rosalando's face.
Pounder wants to control the pace but Rosalando is squirming around nicely.
Rosalando working to try and regain half guard.
Rosalando sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pounder slips a nice elbow through Rosalando's hands, connecting with Rosalando's forehead.
Pounder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosalando wants to improve his position but Pounder is controlling well.
Pounder is trying to work for a kimura but Rosalando is defending well.
Rosalando is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounder working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder prevents Rosalando from improving his position.
Pounder wants to control but Rosalando is keeping him busy.
Pounder slips a nice elbow through Rosalando's hands, connecting with Rosalando's forehead.
Rosalando tries to get to full guard but Pounder has control of the leg.
Pounder is working for a kimura but Rosalando is defending it quite comfortably.
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosalando is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rosalando misses with a combination
and Pounder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rosalando trying to get back to full guard but Pounder takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rosalando keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounder wants to finish this one by submission but Rosalando is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pounder.
Pounder looking to control but Rosalando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pounder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rosalando is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pounder looking for a guillotine from mount but Rosalando is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando is looking to get to half guard.
Rosalando regains half guard.
Pounder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosalando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rosalando is defending against the submission attempts here by Pounder.
Pounder 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.
Rosalando tries to roll over but Pounder keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosalando is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.
Rosalando tries to roll over but Pounder keeps him under control.
Pounder wants to pass to mount but Rosalando is defending the position.
Rosalando tries to get to full guard but Pounder has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pounder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosalando.
Glen Rosalando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosalando misses with a few strikes there.
Rosalando looks to clinch
so Pounder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pounder is pushing down on Rosalando's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosalando is fighting to maintain full guard but Pounder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pounder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pounder has hold of Rosalando's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rosalando manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rosalando is trying desperately to improve position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rosalando taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosalando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pounder working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rosalando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pounder misses with a head shot.
Rosalando working to try and regain half guard.
Pounder with shots to the head and body - Rosalando looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pounder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pounder lands a big elbow.
Rosalando tries to reverse the position but Pounder maintains control.
Pounder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando can't escape the position.
Pounder with good strikes from the mount here!
Rosalando is working to get back to half guard.
Pounder is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rosalando is in real trouble.
Pounder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rosalando taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Pounder!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninho De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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200 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninho De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones misses the jab.
De Souza feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, De Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Souza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
De Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Souza wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza keeping control of the position.
De Souza trying to control from the bottom.
De Souza is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
De Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Souza with a couple of short strikes.
De Souza trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Jones works to advance to full mount. De Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Souza tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Souza is rocked!
It looks like Ninho De Souza has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jones! De Souza is hurt baaadly! Jones is firing away with more strikes - De Souza is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lazarus Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kent's choice of entrance music: In The Morning-Ross Raiden & the RC. Clark Kent is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weed pushes Kent up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weed smiles and moves away.
Weed digs a good body shot into Kent's ribs.
Weed slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Weed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Kent drops his hands momentarily and Weed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weed at a distance.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Weed's shoulder, as Weed tries to avoid the shot.
Weed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weed scores with a nice right hand.
Weed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kent closes the distance but Weed moves to the side
and Weed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kent throws a hook but Weed avoids it easily.
Weed has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weed just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Weed landing knees to the body.
Kent looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Weed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Kent throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Weed counter with a right hand.
Weed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Weed.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Weed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weed just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jonathan Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Kent.
Weed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weed lands an elbow inside that Kent shrugs off.
Weed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Weed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Weed has the dominant position.
Weed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weed smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Weed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed thumps Kent with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weed takes the fight into the clinch.
Kent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Weed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kent is rocked!
Weed creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kent with a big uppercut! Kent tries to clinch up but Weed pushes him back against the ropes and lands another moster strike that crumples Kent to the mat! Kent covers up and Weed unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Weed!
Jonathan Weed retains his welterweight title!
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