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Honour FC 10: Undefeated PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Takaki throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Takaki throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaki tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Johnson.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaki which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takaki as he jumps to the side.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takaki sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takaki tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Takaki's head.
Takaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Takaki.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takaki!
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takaki because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Takaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Takaki is staying in there.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Takaki is staying in there.
Takaki regains half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson postures up in Takaki's guard and throws a big left but Takaki blocks it.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takaki to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takaki but Takaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takaki as he avoids it easily.
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaki misses with a body kick.
Johnson dives in and grabs Takaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaki pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is in close to Takaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takaki trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Takaki kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaki which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Takaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Takaki 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.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takaki can pounce on him.
Takaki misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki throws and low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takaki misses with a kick to the body.
Takaki connects with a high kick.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jeremy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Takaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a low kick.
Takaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaki. That one must have hurt.
Takaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takehiko Takaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Takaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takaki is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Takaki wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaki.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Takaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Takaki is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Takaki controlling Johnson's posture.
Takaki keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
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.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Takaki wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takaki leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaki trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Takaki dodges it nicely.
Takaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Takaki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Takaki is working from the bottom.
Takaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takaki tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson kicks off Takaki and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeremy Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii Song. KJ Noons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KJ Noons!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noons shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Penn.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Noons shoots in.
Noons throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noons closes the distance and clinches.
Noons tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Noons.
Noons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Noons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Penn tries to stand but Noons is controlling from the bottom.
Noons keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Noons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noons wants to sweep but no luck.
Noons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noons.
Penn wants to clinch but Noons slips to the side
and Noons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noons.
Noons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Noons has him pressed against the cage.
Noons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Noons looks gassed!
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Noons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Noons backpedaling.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noons.
Penn clinches but Noons breaks the clinch
and Noons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noons's guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn trying to control but Noons is working from the bottom.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.
Noons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Noons wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Noons is keeping the position.
Penn wants to stand but Noons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Noons wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noons.
Noons breaks the clinch.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noons was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noons circles away.
Noons lands a body shot.
Penn throws a series of punches but Noons avoids them all with ease.
Noons shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Noons pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noons lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn tries to circle away but Noons has him pinned against the cage.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noons is keeping busy.
Noons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noons has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Noons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
Noons breaks from the clinch.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Noons counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn wants to clinch
and Noons counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Noons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn tries to clinch up
and Noons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Penn tries to buck Noons off but Noons is having none of it.
Noons tries to stand but Penn is controlling his head.
Penn tries to buck Noons off but Noons is having none of it.
Noons tries to stand but Penn is controlling his head.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Noons postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noons asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Penn is trying to control Noons's posture but Noons avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Noons jumps into guard, dragging Penn to the mat.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Noons pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noons keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Noons wants to control but Penn passes easily into half guard.
Noons wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Noons is defending well.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Noons is in no mood to give up.
Noons wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Noons counters with an inside leg kick.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noons counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Noons being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Noons postures up.
Noons trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is trying to control the position but Noons postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Noons 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noons.
Noons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn tries to circle away but Noons has him pinned against the cage.
Noons has picked Penn up - he's going for a ride! Noons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Noons is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Noons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Noons is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons controlling the pace.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noons.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noons.
Noons tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
Noons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
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.
Noons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn trying to control but Noons is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noons's guard.
Noons controlling Penn's posture.
Noons trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KJ Noons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Noons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Noons counters with a big head kick but Penn shrugs it off.
Noons rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penn wants to break free but Noons has control.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Noons's takedown attempt.
Noons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Noons.
Noons looking for a takedown.
Noons lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Noons has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noons tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Noons lands a right hand.
Noons is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noons down to the mat. Noons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Noons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Noons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noons circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Noons counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Noons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noons 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Noons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo The Little Italian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Little Italian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. la dibla kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Enzo The Little Italian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo The Little Italian!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Little Italian tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
The Little Italian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Little Italian misses with an elbow strike.
The Little Italian lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ryan Smith has been cut.
The Little Italian blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Little Italian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The Little Italian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Little Italian tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith pushes The Little Italian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Little Italian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Little Italian avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Little Italian wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
The Little Italian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Little Italian leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Little Italian tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
The Little Italian fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Little Italian tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
The Little Italian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Little Italian pinned against the cage. The Little Italian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Little Italian closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
The Little Italian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Little Italian throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Little Italian lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
The Little Italian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Little Italian lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The Little Italian lands an elbow inside.
The Little Italian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from The Little Italian, against the cage.
The Little Italian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Little Italian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by The Little Italian.
The Little Italian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryan Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from The Little Italian, against the cage.
The Little Italian keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from The Little Italian.
The Little Italian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Little Italian tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from The Little Italian, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Little Italian.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
The Little Italian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Little Italian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Little Italian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Little Italian lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Little Italian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Little Italian obliges.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Little Italian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Ryan Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Little Italian lands a damaging elbow.
The Little Italian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Little Italian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Little Italian pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by The Little Italian.
The Little Italian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Jeez, Ryan Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Little Italian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from The Little Italian.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Little Italian has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Little Italian lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Little Italian obliges.
The Little Italian connects with a knee to the head.
The Little Italian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Little Italian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Little Italian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enzo The Little Italian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank Ryhmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Thomas Black looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Ryhmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thomas Black!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Black moves into the clinch.
Black gets control of Ryhmes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryhmes looking to pass the guard.
Ryhmes is working hard here to advance position.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Ryhmes from standing up.
Black keeping moving, preventing Ryhmes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhmes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhmes tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryhmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black looks gassed!
Ryhmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryhmes shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black cracks Ryhmes with an open hand slap.
Mike Thomas Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Ryhmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhmes moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Ryhmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black clinches up against the cage.
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ryhmes gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhmes wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Ryhmes won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Ryhmes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ryhmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryhmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black not doing much here.
Ryhmes moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Ryhmes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryhmes wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Ryhmes keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Ryhmes has his feet on Black's thighs here. He's pushed Black off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Black screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Ryhmes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is OTC- why can't i. Rob Hamilton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hater Hurter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamilton checks the leg kick.
Hurter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hurter duly obliges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurter is trying to force a seperation but Hamilton has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Hurter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamilton on the side of the head.
Hamilton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Hurter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Hurter coming out on top.
Hurter connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurter.
Good shot there by Hurter.
Hurter checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurter avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
Hurter thuds a left hand into Hamilton's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurter.
Hurter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Hurter looks to land a combination but Hamilton avoids it well.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurter lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Hurter misses.
A good leg kick by Hurter.
Hurter lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into rage.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurter dips to his left and cracks Hamilton with an uppercut!
Hurter lands with a shot to the body.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Hurter.
Hurter throws a series of punches but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hurter digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
Hamilton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hurter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamilton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurter throws a wild body kick that Hamilton sees coming a mile off.
Hurter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurter looks to land a combination. Hamilton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Hurter works over Hamilton's head and body with a nice combination.
Hurter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hamilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hurter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamilton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A combination from Hurter does no damage.
Hater Hurter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurter lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamilton tries to move into range but Hurter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurter lands a two punch combo.
Hurter lands a two punch combo.
Hamilton is rocked!
Hurter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Hamilton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hater Hurter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hurter lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hamilton - he's out on his feet here! Hurter follows up with another monster hook that separates Hamilton from consciousness! Hamilton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hurter stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hater Hurter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ravn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
240 lbs
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24
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Ravn!
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, Colonel Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravn tries to score with a low kick but Sanders moves his leg out of the way.
Sanders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanders.
Ravn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ravn throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanders landing strikes.
Ravn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ravn tries to get out of the position.
Ravn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanders is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ravn misses with a low kick as Sanders jumps back.
Ravn fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ravn as he avoids it easily.
Thor Ravn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colonel Sanders.
Ravn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders dives in and grabs Ravn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ravn pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Ravn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf.
Ravn throws out a leg kick but Sanders moves out of range and Ravn only half commits.
Ravn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanders.
Ravn scores with a push kick.
Sanders looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravn misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Ravn.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ravn scores with a leg kick.
Ravn misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Ravn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ravn misses with a straight right.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ravn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ravn but Ravn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ravn is looking to clinch.
Ravn wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sanders shoots in and bounces Ravn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ravn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ravn has control of Sanders's left arm, preventing Sanders from doing any damage.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ravn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders postures up in Ravn's guard and throws a big left but Ravn blocks it.
Sanders stands up over Ravn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ravn lands a head kick!
It looks like Colonel Sanders has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ravn throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Ravn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colonel Sanders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ravn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thor Ravn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Thor Ravn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ravn throws a wild body kick that Sanders sees coming a mile off.
Ravn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Sanders as he checks the leg kick.
Ravn is looking to clinch.
Ravn lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Ravn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thor Ravn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ravn throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ravn throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Ravn lands with a slapping head kick.
Ravn throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Ravn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ravn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ravn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ravn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanders fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ravn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders on the ground.
Ravn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanders connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to score with some ground and pound. Ravn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ravn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanders is controlling him well.
Sanders working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ravn defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanders throws a strike aimed at the side of Ravn's head but Ravn avoids it well.
Ravn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Ravn misses the target.
Ravn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ravn throws a low kick but Sanders avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Ravn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colonel Sanders'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!
Ravn drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Ravn landing knees to the head.
Ravn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ravn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanders has Ravn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ravn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ravn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Colonel Sanders's cut even more.
Ravn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ravn gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Ravn scores with a knee to the head.
Ravn lands a knee to the head.
Ravn stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Thor Ravn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colonel Sanders.
Ravn lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ravn working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanders is trying to drag Ravn to the mat but Ravn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ravn landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ravn.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ravn lands a nice elbow.
Ravn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ravn gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ravn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ravn scores with the left hand. Sanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Ravn wants to clinch.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Ravn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Ravn tries to clinch up.
Ravn has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ravn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ravn tries a head kick but it misses.
Ravn throws a leg kick that misses.
Ravn moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Ravn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ravn clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ravn prevents it.
Ravn prevents the takedown attempt.
Ravn lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ravn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ravn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ravn stalling in the clinch.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Ravn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ravn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ravn prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ravn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ravn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thor Ravn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ravn slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravn scores with a kick to the body.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Ravn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thor Ravn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ravn.
Sanders walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ravn. That's going to slow Sanders down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ravn.
Colonel Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ravn scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Ravn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ravn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Ravn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hadr Bari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajrang Jakhotia acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bajrang Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia misses with a wild body shot.
Bari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakhotia keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakhotia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakhotia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakhotia looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Jakhotia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bajrang Jakhotia has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakhotia throws out a loose jab but Bari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakhotia.
Bari moves into range and clinches up with Jakhotia.
Bari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bari throws out a powerful jab.
Bari misses with a few strikes there.
Bari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bari grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jakhotia takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bari cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hadr Bari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Collie - In time. Rex Sawyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer scores with a takedown into Castle's guard.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Castle tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer shoots in and bounces Castle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Castle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sawyer trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer advances position into side control!
Sawyer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Castle to his feet.
Sawyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castle was covering up waiting for the punch and Sawyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sawyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sawyer stands up over Castle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer is working Castle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sawyer is aware though and is defending well.
Sawyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into Castle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle working for submissions but it's allowed Sawyer to get to half guard.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
Sawyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Castle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
Sawyer pulls guard successfully.
Castle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sawyer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Castle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sawyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castle to the mat! Castle manages to get full guard.
Castle is looking for a triangle but Sawyer pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle looking for a guillotine here but Sawyer defends easily.
Sawyer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer has closed the distance and engaged Castle in a clinch.
Sawyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sawyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sawyer lands a decent punch to the body there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sawyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sawyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sawyer!
Castle is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good shot there by Sawyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Sawyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sawyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sawyer trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle has his foot on Sawyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sawyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into Castle's guard.
Sawyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castle's head.
Castle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castle working for a triangle but Sawyer defends it easily.
Sawyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castle, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a takedown
and Sawyer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castle's guard.
Sawyer trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Rex Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sawyer is aware though and is defending well.
Sawyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Sawyer from controlling successfully.
Castle working for submissions but it's allowed Sawyer to get to half guard.
Castle moves into full guard.
Sawyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castle's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sawyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sawyer lands a couple of digs.
Castle is looking for a triangle but Sawyer pushes his legs off easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sawyer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sawyer trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Sawyer wants to stand but Castle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Sawyer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sawyer darts in and clinches Castle up against the cage.
Sawyer tightens his grip and picks Castle up, before dumping him to the ground. Castle manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sawyer is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer lands a couple of digs.
Sawyer distracts Castle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sawyer defends well.
Castle has his foot on Sawyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sawyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Sawyer stands up from Castle's guard - Sawyer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Sawyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sawyer.
Sawyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castle's hands.
Castle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sawyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sawyer trying to mount his opponent but Castle defends it.
Sawyer wants to take a breather but Castle is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura here.
Castle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sawyer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sawyer!
Sawyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sawyer's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Sawyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Castle misses with a takedown
and Sawyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sawyer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sawyer is putting a hurting on Castle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
Castle seems a little lost for a moment, as Sawyer dominates the positioning.
Sawyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sawyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer stands up out of the half guard.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sawyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sawyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Castle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sawyer tries to move to mount but Castle blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sawyer pulls his head out easily.
Sawyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sawyer.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
Castle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sawyer pulls his head out easily.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sawyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rex Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sawyer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Sawyer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sawyer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castle is trying to improve his position.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sawyer tries to kick Castle off but Castle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castle is trying to work for a kimura but Sawyer is defending well.
Sawyer tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Sawyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sawyer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Moralez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moralez has chosen "Stonebreaker" by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. Pablo Moralez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Moralez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moralez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean fails to land the takedown.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moralez's corner calls for a 1-2. Moralez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pablo Moralez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moralez throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Moralez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moralez.
Dean looks for a takedown but Moralez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moralez swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Moralez misses the body punch
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dean throws a strike but Moralez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moralez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moralez is one step ahead there.
Dean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Moralez kicks off Dean and gets to his feet.
Moralez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Dean looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Moralez has wrist control.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moralez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dean sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Moralez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean stands up from Moralez's guard - Dean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dean looks for a takedown but Moralez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moralez throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dean.
Dean stands up and waves to Moralez to follow him.
Moralez throws a sloppy head kick
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moralez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Moralez keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Moralez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moralez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Moralez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean is pushing down on Moralez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moralez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Dean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moralez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dean trying to control the action but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Dean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moralez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean 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.
Moralez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moralez throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Moralez didn't expect that.
Dean is in close to Moralez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean throws a combination. Moralez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dean shoots in but Moralez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moralez misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralez gets caught flat footed, as Dean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean wants to control from the top but Moralez keeps moving.
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moralez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean advances position into side control!
Moralez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moralez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dean advances to full mount.
Dean landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean landing shots from mount.
Dean unloading with bombs!
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
Dean landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Moralez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moralez is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Dean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dean with a couple of short strikes.
Dean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Moralez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moralez throws a head kick that misses
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Moralez didn't expect that.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean thows a big elbow that misses.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Moralez's brow.
Dean pushes down on Moralez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moralez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moralez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean thows a huge punch but Moralez dodges it nicely.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Moralez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean 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.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Dean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moralez's head.
Moralez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dean.
Moralez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moralez can do to turn this around?
Dean looking to sit in guard and control but Moralez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moralez sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dean misses with a head shot. Moralez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dean postures up in Moralez's guard and throws a big left but Moralez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Dean throws and elbow that misses. Moralez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Moralez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean had his way with Pablo Moralez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean tries for a takedown but Moralez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moralez misses with a combination
and Dean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moralez's guard now.
Dean postures up in Moralez's guard and throws a big left but Moralez blocks it.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control but Moralez is working from the bottom.
Moralez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moralez's guard.
Dean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dean wants to control but Moralez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dean trying to control from Moralez's half guard. Moralez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moralez for as long as he can get away with.
Dean throws and elbow that misses. Moralez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Moralez!
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pablo Moralez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moralez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moralez looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moralez throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean prevents Moralez from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dean, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Pastroyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Biggie Smalls - Victory. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Vladmir Pastroyka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gray Potter's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir Pastroyka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Potter does it's job there.
Pastroyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter throws a right and a left that Pastroyka avoids nicely.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pastroyka shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pastroyka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastroyka slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Potter scores with a one two! Pastroyka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pastroyka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pastroyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Pastroyka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pastroyka takes one on the button.
Potter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Pastroyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pastroyka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pastroyka fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Pastroyka is just out of range.
Potter tries to bum rush Pastroyka with a series of wild strikes but Pastroyka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pastroyka looks for a takedown but Potter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Pastroyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pastroyka slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Pastroyka shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pastroyka misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with an inside leg kick.
Potter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pastroyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Potter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pastroyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter tries to bum rush Pastroyka with a series of wild strikes but Pastroyka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pastroyka misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Gray Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastroyka misses with a takedown
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Pastroyka backing up. Pastroyka nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Vladmir Pastroyka has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pastroyka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Potter throws a shot to the body.
Pastroyka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Pastroyka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Pastroyka backing up. Pastroyka nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pastroyka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Potter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Potter looks to land a combination but Pastroyka avoids it well.
Pastroyka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potter defends it nicely.
Vladmir Pastroyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter catches Pastroyka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a swing at Pastroyka's ribcage but misses.
Potter throws a right and a left that Pastroyka avoids nicely.
Pastroyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Pastroyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Potter tries to bum rush Pastroyka with a series of wild strikes but Pastroyka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Pastroyka.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Potter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Pastroyka throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Pastroyka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pastroyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Pastroyka throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pastroyka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastroyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pastroyka tries to clinch up.
Potter lands a body shot.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter works Pastroyka's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a series of punches but Pastroyka avoids them all with ease.
Potter thuds a left hand into Pastroyka's body.
Pastroyka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Pastroyka looks to clinch
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pastroyka thinking.
Potter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pastroyka shoots and misses
and Potter counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pastroyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Potter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pastroyka.
Pastroyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potter as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter misses with a body shot.
A combination from Potter does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pastroyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Potter really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Pastroyka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pastroyka.
Pastroyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Pastroyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a two punch combo.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pastroyka.
Pastroyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Pastroyka fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Pastroyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastroyka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Pastroyka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Potter fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Potter lands.
Potter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pastroyka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter leaves Pastroyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Potter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pastroyka's head.
A cross from Potter lands.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter keeps the fight on the outside.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter throws a jab when Pastroyka was well out of range.
Pastroyka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Pastroyka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pastroyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pastroyka tries to clinch but Potter moves away
and Potter counters with a two punch combo.
Pastroyka tries to close the distance and clinch but Potter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter misses with a combination
and Pastroyka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Potter's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Potter dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Pastroyka'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!
Pastroyka shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Pastroyka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pastroyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Pastroyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pastroyka tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Pastroyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Pastroyka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Pastroyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pastroyka misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pastroyka with that takedown attempt.
Potter lands an overhand right.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Pastroyka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Potter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pastroyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Potter cracks Pastroyka with an open hand slap.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter slips under a jab from Pastroyka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to land a combination but Pastroyka avoids it well.
Pastroyka tries to clinch but Potter moves away
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pastroyka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Potter is looking to escape.
Potter is trying to maintain the position but Pastroyka is very close to passing his half guard.
Potter is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Potter is trying to stand back up but Pastroyka is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 42:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Potter!
Gray Potter is the new heavyweight champion!
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