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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warley Alvez (ranked 3378 p4p, 388 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 23262 p4p, 677 weight class). Alvez comes to the cage accompanied by NYSNC`-POP. On his way into the cage it seems that Warley Alvez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Warley Alvez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warley Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvez.
Alvez fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Alvez 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.
Alvez scores with a head kick. Griffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvez bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Griffin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Griffin is rocked!
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!
Alvez passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Alvez finish him?
Griffin wants to improve his position but Alvez is controlling well.
Alvez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvez pulls his head out easily.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvez wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Alvez trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Alvez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Alvez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Alvez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvez scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warley Alvez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard.
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin working for a triangle but Alvez defends it easily.
Alvez looking to pass the guard.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alvez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four 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.
Alvez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvez has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Alvez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvez wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warley Alvez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Alvez sprawls well.
Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvez.
Alvez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Alvez.
Alvez lands a brutal head kick. Griffin looks out on his feet and Alvez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Warley Alvez!
Warley Alvez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Montgomery (ranked 5953 p4p, 453 weight class) and Bill Oddie (ranked 5166 p4p, 422 weight class). Theodore Montgomery has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Oddie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oddie moves away.
Oddie defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Oddie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Oddie.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oddie manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Montgomery there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Oddie finds it's way through Montgomery's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Oddie there.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montgomery, as that shot connected.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oddie manages to avoid it.
Oddie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Oddie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Oddie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oddie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery swings for the body but Oddie moves out of range.
Montgomery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oddie.
Oddie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oddie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oddie throws a wild body kick that Montgomery sees coming a mile off.
Oddie feints a jab promting Montgomery to slip. Oddie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montgomery slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oddie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oddie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montgomery throws a hook but Oddie blocks it.
We've been told by Montgomery's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oddie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Oddie.
Montgomery misses with a body punch
and Oddie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oddie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oddie tries a quick counter leg kick but Montgomery is wise to it.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Oddie ducks down to avoid it.
Oddie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Oddie misses.
Montgomery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oddie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Oddie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Oddie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Oddie.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Oddie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oddie moves away.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Oddie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Oddie is just out of range.
Montgomery is looking to wear down Oddie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oddie.
Oddie feints and then cracks Montgomery's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montgomery down.
Oddie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts.
Oddie delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Oddie saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Oddie scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oddie.
A good leg kick by Oddie.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Montgomery drops his hands momentarily and Oddie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oddie throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
A left lands for Oddie.
Nice defenses there by Oddie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Oddie dominated that round.
That's time! Montgomery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Oddie's head but Oddie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Oddie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Montgomery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oddie.
Oddie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oddie lands a really nice looking cross but Montgomery seems unphased.
Oddie misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oddie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oddie throws a body shot but no joy.
Oddie needs to keep his hands up - Montgomery had a free shot at his head there.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Oddie there.
Oddie throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Oddie moves out of range.
Oddie cracks the inside of Montgomery's front leg.
Oddie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oddie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Oddie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Oddie cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Montgomery is looking to land body kicks.
Montgomery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Oddie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montgomery might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oddie misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Oddie.
Oddie staying out of range there.
Oddie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oddie throws a push kick but Montgomery slaps the foot to one side.
Montgomery throws a chopping leg kick but Oddie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oddie scoring well with a low kick there.
Montgomery takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oddie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Oddie.
Oddie lands with a slapping head kick.
Oddie cracks the inside of Montgomery's front leg.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Oddie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.
Oddie connects with a high kick.
Good work by Oddie as he checks the leg kick.
Oddie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montgomery takes a step back to recover.
Oddie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
Bill Oddie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oddie thumps Montgomery with a low kick.
Oddie throws a right hand that Montgomery ducks under and follows up with a left that Montgomery also avoids with ease.
Montgomery fakes the leg kick and cracks Oddie in the body.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
Oddie lunges at Montgomery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montgomery's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a poor cross that misses
and Oddie counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oddie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Oddie moved out of range.
Montgomery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oddie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montgomery really felt that one!
Montgomery throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Oddie counter with a right hand.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Oddie's head but Oddie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oddie walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Oddie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oddie scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Oddie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oddie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Montgomery swings for the body but Oddie moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oddie. That's going to slow Montgomery down.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oddie was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Jab, jab by Oddie - just one landing.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Oddie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Oddie lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddie tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery walks into a left hand.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Oddie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oddie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Oddie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oddie moves away.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oddie.
Oddie thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oddie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oddie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montgomery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oddie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oddie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oddie defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oddie scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Montgomery misses.
Oddie connects with a jab.
Montgomery scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Oddie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oddie thumps Montgomery with a low kick.
Oddie slips a jab from Montgomery.
Oddie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oddie misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oddie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montgomery if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddie tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oddie.
Oddie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oddie lands a leg kick that knocks Montgomery off balance momentarily.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oddie was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Oddie unleashes a big counter combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oddie lands a nice hook to Montgomery's body. Montgomery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oddie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montgomery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oddie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montgomery will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oddie tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Theodore Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery throws the left hand but Oddie avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery swings for the body but Oddie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oddie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oddie avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Oddie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Oddie ducked under it nicely.
Bill Oddie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montgomery takes a swing at Oddie's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montgomery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Oddie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oddie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Oddie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Pereira (ranked 2170 p4p, 219 weight class) and Randy Rhodes (ranked 2458 p4p, 242 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight. Rhodes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Pereira!
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, Randy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira dives in and grabs Rhodes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pereira showed some decent athleticism there.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has passed into side control.
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodes isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira working away.
Rhodes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Rhodes is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it.
Rhodes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pereira is staying active.
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pereira tries for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pereira tries for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes wants to control but Pereira postures up.
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pereira moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working for a guillotine from mount but Rhodes is in no mood to give up.
Rhodes tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pereira has control of Rhodes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rhodes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pereira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mario Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes is looking for the big counter here.
Rhodes clinches with his opponent.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pereira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhodes smiles and moves away.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereira smiles and moves away.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Pereira wants to slow Rhodes down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
Rhodes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pereira uses from the top position.
Pereira trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira is proving a slippery customer.
Mario Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira with the active half guard here but Rhodes passes nicely into side control.
Rhodes advances nicely into full mount.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Rhodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodes tries to control but Pereira wriggling away.
Pereira wants to hold on but Rhodes pushes him away.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape.
Rhodes has control of Pereira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pereira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Rhodes isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodes controlling from the full mount.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
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.
Rhodes landing strikes from the mount.
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Rhodes working for a guillotine from mount but Pereira is in no mood to give up.
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes 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! This is the final round!
Pereira throws a right and a left that Rhodes avoids nicely.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Pereira. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Rhodes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira manages to pull guard.
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
Pereira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment.
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pereira is proving hard to escape from.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira looking to control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Pereira has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Rhodes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhodes defends well.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Rhodes off! Rhodes jumps back into Pereira's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pereira!
Mario Pereira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Randy Rhodes had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jims (ranked 5191 p4p, 238 weight class) and Wesley Perkins (ranked 4372 p4p, 204 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jims circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Jims, which made it look bad.
Perkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jims to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jims trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins wants to control the position but Jims says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Perkins defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jims is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jims stalling.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Perkins defending well.
Jims seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jims passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perkins tries to lock up and control but Jims gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two 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.
Jims controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins wants to control but Jims is having none of it.
Jims looking to control but Perkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins wants to control but Jims is having none of it.
Perkins is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins stops Jims from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jims controlling from the full mount.
Jims trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jims tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Perkins blocking the ground and pound.
Jims swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perkins is now in Jims's guard. A big mistake from Jims there, giving up the dominant position!
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jims controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jims is really struggling to control Perkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Jims keeps moving.
Jims is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins trying to control but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims can't keep his opponent in guard - Perkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jims dominated that round.
That's time! Jims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkins fails with the takedown
and Jims counters with a takedown into side control.
Jims is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perkins trying to remain calm as Jims controls from the top position.
Jims swings around for an armbar but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jims's guard.
Perkins trying to control but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jims knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Perkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jims keeping his opponent close.
Jims regains half guard.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Perkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jims is looking to control Perkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jims avoid being mounted?
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.
Jims is defending against the submission attempts here by Perkins.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Perkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perkins trying to control from Jims's half guard. Jims has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Jims is retaining full guard.
Perkins sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jims doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Perkins paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jims - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Jims!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 7231 p4p, 291 weight class) and Djalo Tavares (ranked 2831 p4p, 137 weight class). Nagasaki's entrance music is Execute Plan: Humble Repatriation. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tavares's choice of entrance music: Voodoo Shit. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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141 lbs
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149 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djalo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Tavares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Tavares.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nagasaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a left hand.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Tavares.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Tavares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares is rocked!
Nagasaki drops Tavares with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nagasaki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
In his post fight interview, Santosh Nagasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Djalo Tavares had this to say: 'Ami na findau cadera!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vegas Profile (ranked 5867 p4p, 558 weight class) and Dave Zynzack (ranked 7942 p4p, 643 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vegas Profile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Zynzack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Zynzack with that takedown attempt.
Profile throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dave Zynzack has been cut.
Vegas Profile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Profile moves in looking to clinch but Zynzack pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Profile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zynzack doesn't seem phased though.
Zynzack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Profile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Profile is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zynzack asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Profile taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Profile is trying to control Zynzack's posture but Zynzack avoids it.
Zynzack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Profile but he's now mounted!
Zynzack landing punches.
Profile is rocked!
Zynzack softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Profile is out cold! Zynzack jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Zynzack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wade (ranked 1892 p4p, 245 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 1792 p4p, 235 weight class). Wade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - Hail Mary. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wade is in Johnson's guard.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Wade is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Johnson is staying active underneath Wade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wade.
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
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.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson motions for Wade to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a hook. Wade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson sends Wade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Wade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wade is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wade out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Bell (ranked 1932 p4p, 226 weight class) and Baron Brady (ranked 2719 p4p, 303 weight class). Baron Brady is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
253 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baron Brady!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell throws a series of punches but Brady avoids them all with ease.
Bell sets himself, and Brady steps forward looking for the clinch! Bell avoids it this time.
Brady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Bell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bell counters with a crisp one two that drops Brady! Bell thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brady to his feet! Brady is in big trouble!
We've been informed that Brady has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bell cracks Brady with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brady looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bell finish him?
Brady is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady has his takedown stuffed
and Bell counters with a right hand from hell and Brady is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Bell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 1566 p4p, 177 weight class) and Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 1224 p4p, 140 weight class). Knocksville comes to the cage accompanied by One by One. The key to victory for Bob Knocksville has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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243 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eldar Tskhadaia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocksville fails to land the takedown.
Knocksville shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tskhadaia pinned against the cage. Tskhadaia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tskhadaia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knocksville on his heels. He'll look to pass Knocksville's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing good reports from Knocksville's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tskhadaia looking to pass the guard.
Tskhadaia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocksville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knocksville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Knocksville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knocksville slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knocksville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knocksville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knocksville working away.
Knocksville moves into full mount!
Tskhadaia wants to hold on but Knocksville pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tskhadaia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knocksville is thwarting Tskhadaia's attempts to control the position.
Tskhadaia is pressing down on Knocksville's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tskhadaia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knocksville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knocksville.
Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knocksville's guard.
Tskhadaia preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia connects with a couple of short punches.
Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tskhadaia working some strikes from top position.
Tskhadaia advances position into side control!
Tskhadaia in side control, throwing shots but Knocksville defends.
Knocksville managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tskhadaia.
Check out the look on Tskhadaia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut.
Tskhadaia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tskhadaia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knocksville is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia wants to control but Knocksville is keeping him busy.
Knocksville parries the strikes from Tskhadaia easily there. Tskhadaia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knocksville to escape.
Tskhadaia is looking to take a break and control but Knocksville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knocksville 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.
Knocksville is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knocksville wants to control but Tskhadaia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Knocksville's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tskhadaia takes the fight into the clinch.
Tskhadaia misses with a body punch.
Tskhadaia prevents the takedown attempt.
Tskhadaia has Knocksville pressed against the cage, preventing Knocksville from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knocksville goes for a takedown attempt but Tskhadaia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tskhadaia. No joy for Knocksville on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knocksville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tskhadaia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tskhadaia moves into the clinch.
Tskhadaia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knocksville's elbow.
Tskhadaia misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia tries to throw a body punch but Knocksville avoids it by throwing Tskhadaia back against the cage.
Tskhadaia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knocksville drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tskhadaia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tskhadaia.
A right handed body shot lands from Tskhadaia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tskhadaia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tskhadaia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tskhadaia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tskhadaia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knocksville down.
The referee asks Tskhadaia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tskhadaia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with a big elbow.
Tskhadaia in side control, throwing shots but Knocksville defends.
Tskhadaia controls the position.
Tskhadaia scoring with punches and elbows.
Knocksville taking a bit of punishment here - Tskhadaia scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knocksville sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tskhadaia trying to control the action but Knocksville is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tskhadaia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tskhadaia scoring with punches from side control.
Bob Knocksville's cut is getting worse.
Knocksville is looking for a sweep.
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!
Tskhadaia working away.
Knocksville is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tskhadaia connects with a decent elbow.
Bob Knocksville's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tskhadaia controls the position.
Tskhadaia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia is looking to take a break and control but Knocksville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tskhadaia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knocksville.
Knocksville slips a jab from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia rushes Knocksville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knocksville can't get the takedown.
Tskhadaia misses with a punch to the body.
Knocksville wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tskhadaia manages to break the clinch.
Knocksville avoids the body shot from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knocksville!
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tskhadaia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeez, Bob Knocksville's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Knocksville's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 388 p4p, 55 weight class) and Farley Steve (ranked 565 p4p, 75 weight class). Wangler comes into the arena with The Pogues - Sally Maclennane blaring out of the sound system. Steve comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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20
205 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farley Steve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Wangler.
A shot to the liver by Wangler. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Wangler.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Wangler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wangler has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Wangler jumps guard.
Wangler pulls Steve in close to prevent any damage.
Wangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Wangler eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangler.
Steve is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
Wangler uses his free foot to push down on Steve's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steve.
Wangler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steve can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to secure an arm triangle but Steve defends it well.
Wangler throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Steve has his hands clasped together but Wangler breaks the hold and Steve is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Farley Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur BREATH?'.
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