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MIFC Contenders 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padre Sibylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is England Belongs to Me. Eric Adams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Adams!
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, Padre Sibylla!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sibylla has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Sibylla manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Eric Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibylla closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Adams letting Sibylla take a breather here.
Sibylla has Adams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sibylla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adams tumbling to the mat - Sibylla dives into Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sibylla throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Adams's body to avoid the submission. Adams has instead reached around Sibylla's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Adams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Adams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideo Kane 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Luiz stuffs the takedown.
Luiz lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.
Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Luiz.
Kane cracks Luiz with a nice body shot.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz landing knees to the head.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Luiz has him pressed against the cage.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane goes for a takedown attempt but Luiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Luiz shows good takedown defense.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Luiz scores with a jab to the head.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Luiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Luiz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luiz pinned against the cage. Luiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz scores with a knee to the head.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luiz throws a head kick that Kane semi-blocks.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Luiz.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Luiz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luiz tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control. Luiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luiz wriggles free and stands up.
Luiz instigates a clinch.
Kane goes for a takedown attempt but Luiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luiz has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz lands a knee to the body.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hideo Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Luiz.
Kane is trying to maintain a safe position but Luiz gets an underhook and turns Kane into the cage.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Luiz has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that Kane shrugs off.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Luiz.
Nice body punch from Luiz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luiz feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luiz closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz clinches up against the cage.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luiz stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luiz connects with a high kick.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luiz is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Luiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Claudio Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kane's face.
Luiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Luiz throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Luiz lands but Kane takes it in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane moves forwards but Luiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hideo Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Luiz. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Luiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Luiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Kane looks for a takedown but Luiz sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz looking to throw knees to the head but Kane is blocking nicely.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Luiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luiz sprawls well. Luiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luiz tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Luiz rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz managing to block the knees to the body from Kane.
Knees to the body from Luiz.
Luiz with a knee to the head.
Luiz working Kane over with knees to the body.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz misses with the combination.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Luiz instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luiz throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Luiz.
Luiz tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Luiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luiz tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Luiz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kane's head.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Luiz, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Luiz against the cage but Luiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Luiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luiz clinches up against the cage.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Luiz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
Luiz avoiding damage as Kane throws knees to the body.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Luiz.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luiz tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Luiz scores with a one two! Kane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Luiz has managed to clinch.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Luiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luiz, as that shot connected.
Luiz feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Luiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudio Luiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luiz wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Luiz as Kane shoots in.
Luiz forces Kane back against the cage and clinches.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Luiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to break free but Luiz pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kane's face.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
Luiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luiz wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luiz prevents it.
Luiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luiz clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Luiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Luiz gets a clinch.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet but Kane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luiz controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Hideo Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Kane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luiz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kane has Luiz in his guard.
Luiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luiz tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luiz to the ground. Luiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
Kane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Claudio Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luiz lands a nice elbow.
Luiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luiz tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Luiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luiz 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Luiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain moves out of range as Masato throws a body kick.
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masato cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
Masato is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Masato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rain counters with a series of strikes. Masato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain avoids the head kick by Masato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Masato misses
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manny Masato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain lands a jab to Masato's midsection.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Masato.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masato throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Masato is breathing heavily.
Rain jabs Masato right on the nose. Masato blinks but takes it well.
Masato throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to bum rush Masato with a series of wild strikes but Masato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rain connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain throws a series of punches but Masato avoids them all with ease.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Masato checks it.
Masato throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Rain blocks a head kick by Masato.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain cracks Masato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice combo by Rain! Oh, that's hurt him - Masato falls to the canvas and Rain follows him into side control.
Masato is rocked!
Rain moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Masato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masato tries to get out of the position.
Masato seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain decides to stand back up. Rain steps back and let's Masato get back to his feet.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manny Masato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Rain is looking to break free of the clinch but Masato has double underhooks.
Rain is working Masato over against the cage.
Rain gets control of Masato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masato's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masato, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rain misses with a low kick.
Masato throws a body kick that misses.
Masato dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.
Masato throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rain jabs Masato right on the nose. Masato blinks but takes it well.
Rain digs a good hook to Masato's body.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain throws a series of punches but Masato avoids them all with ease.
Rain tries to clinch but Masato is having none of it.
Masato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnny Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato scores with a knee to the head.
Rain pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rain wants to free his trapped foot but Masato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Rain decides to stand up.
Rain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masato counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain rushes Masato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masato smiles and moves away.
Rain dives in and grabs Masato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masato pushes down on Rain's head and hops out.
Rain rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but Rain blocks with his arms.
Rain jumps guard but Masato stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manny Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Masato stops a takedown attempt from Rain.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain wants the takedown. Masato is fighting it off but Rain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Masato's guard against the cage.
Rain stands and steps away. Masato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Rain looks to land a combination but Masato avoids it well.
Masato tries to keep at a distance but Rain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masato tries a knee to the head but Rain blocks it.
Rain has Masato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain decides to pull guard.
Rain wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rain 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!
Masato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masato throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain throws a one two combo.
Rain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rain misses with the combination.
Rain throws a one two combo.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Masato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Rain tries to bum rush Masato with a series of wild strikes but Masato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Masato circles away.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rain lands a jab-cross combination.
Rain connects with a crisp jab.
Masato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a few strikes there.
Rain scores with a three punch combo!
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rain lands with a big right hook that stumbles Masato - he's out on his feet here! Rain follows up with another monster hook that separates Masato from consciousness! Masato falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rain stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Rain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinni Torri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Huggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huggins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Generation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
205 lbs
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207 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinni Torri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Huggins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huggins is trying to control the position but Torri postures up.
Torri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huggins working a defensive guard here.
Torri content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torri wants to stand but Huggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huggins has his foot on Torri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torri works his way back into a safe position though.
Torri trying to control the position from guard on top but Huggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torri.
Torri tries to free his leg and advance position but Huggins is retaining full guard.
Torri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huggins's half guard.
Huggins wants to control but Torri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torri is thwarting Huggins's attempts to control the position.
Huggins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Torri is staying active.
Huggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torri is working away from the top position though.
Torri passes into side control, despite Huggins's attempt to control the position.
Huggins looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huggins wants to control but Torri postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torri closes the distance and clinches up with Huggins, looking for a takedown. Torri pushes Huggins against the cage but Huggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Huggins. No joy for Torri on that attempt.
Torri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huggins is fending him off so far but Torri persists. Nope, Huggins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinni Torri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torri somewhat.
Huggins moves into range and clinches up with Torri.
Huggins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torri pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Huggins misses.
Torri checks a leg kick.
Huggins misses with a wild combination.
Freddy Huggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huggins darts in and clinches Torri up against the cage.
Huggins has Torri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huggins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torri tumbling to the mat - Huggins dives into Torri's guard.
Torri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huggins is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torri trying to control the position.
Huggins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huggins trying to control but Torri is working from the bottom.
Huggins won't allow Torri to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tinni Torri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huggins throws a right hand that Torri ducks under and follows up with a left that Torri also avoids with ease.
Torri throws a solid leg kick but Huggins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torri.
Torri doesn't manage to clinch there - Huggins circles away.
A combination from Huggins does no damage.
Torri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huggins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huggins wants to control but Torri postures up.
Torri just content to control the position.
Huggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torri's best efforts.
Huggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torri wants to work for an arm triangle but Huggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huggins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huggins sees it coming and defends easily.
Huggins is staying active underneath Torri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torri stalling.
Torri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huggins.
Huggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Huggins misses with a two punch combination.
Huggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torri.
A punch combination from Huggins misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torri jumps into guard, dragging Huggins to the mat.
Torri is pulling down on Huggins's head. It's preventing any offense from Huggins, at least for the moment.
Torri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huggins defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huggins wants to control from the top but Torri keeps moving.
Torri working a defensive guard but Huggins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Torri struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torri is looking for a sweep.
Torri is not content to let Huggins control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Huggins trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinni Torri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huggins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torri content to stall in guard here.
Torri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Huggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huggins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torri has managed to get both his arms back between Huggins's legs - danger averted.
Torri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torri is pushing down on Huggins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huggins is fighting to maintain full guard but Torri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torri stands up and beckons Huggins to join him on the feet.
Huggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huggins swivels and escapes.
Torri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huggins trying to control here.
Tinni Torri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huggins trying to control here.
Huggins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huggins is trying to control but can't.
Torri throwing shots but Huggins is blocking nicely.
It looks like Torri is going to stand back up.
Torri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Huggins.
Huggins scores with a jab to the head.
Huggins 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.
No luck for Torri with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinni Torri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huggins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torri controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huggins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Torri stacks Huggins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Torri!
Torri stands up.
Torri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torri sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freddy Huggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinni Torri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torri, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinni Torri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between pol cuaresma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Feeler (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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135 lbs
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23
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pol cuaresma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Feeler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cuaresma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
cuaresma misses with a head kick.
No joy there for cuaresma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cuaresma throws a body kick that misses.
Feeler scores a takedown into full mount!
cuaresma tries to reverse the position but Feeler maintains control.
Feeler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Feeler unloading with bombs!
cuaresma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Feeler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes cuaresma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from cuaresma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cuaresma misses with a double jab.
Feeler 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.
Feeler checks a leg kick.
cuaresma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Feeler's head.
cuaresma throws a right and a left that Feeler avoids nicely.
Feeler moves out of range as cuaresma throws a body kick.
cuaresma throws a head kick but Feeler moves out of range.
Feeler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for cuaresma!
Feeler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feeler with good strikes from the mount here!
cuaresma is working to get back to half guard.
Feeler controlling from mount.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler landing punches.
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
cuaresma taking shots to the head.
Feeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
cuaresma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
Feeler lands a heavy elbow.
cuaresma tries to reverse the position but Feeler maintains control.
cuaresma is breathing heavily.
cuaresma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Feeler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Feeler wants to control the pace but cuaresma is squirming around nicely.
cuaresma is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Feeler with shots to the head and body - cuaresma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Feeler unloading with bombs!
Feeler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Feeler lands a big shot there that rocks cuaresma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four 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.
Feeler unloading with bombs!
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler lands a big shot there that rocks cuaresma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feeler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish cuaresma?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Feeler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Feeler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cuaresma is desperately trying to improve his position but Feeler has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Feeler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feeler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. cuaresma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Feeler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Feeler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Feeler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Feeler gets a takedown into half guard.
Feeler stops cuaresma from getting back to his feet.
Feeler controlling the action here.
cuaresma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feeler is working away from the top position though.
Feeler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feeler wants to take a breather but cuaresma is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler working the head and body with strikes.
Feeler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
cuaresma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
pol cuaresma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Feeler blocks the low kick.
cuaresma slaps away a takedown attempt from Feeler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
cuaresma tries a head kick but it misses.
pol cuaresma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cuaresma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feeler.
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.
cuaresma throws a nice looking combination but Feeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
cuaresma misses with a body shot.
Feeler swings for the body but cuaresma moves out of range.
Feeler loads up on a big right hand but cuaresma slips the punch.
Feeler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Feeler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeler slows the pace down.
Feeler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at cuaresma to see if he's OK.
Feeler looks up at the clock and then as cuaresma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Feeler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Feeler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused cuaresma some visible discomfort.
cuaresma wants to control but Feeler postures up.
Feeler scoring with punches from side control.
Feeler scoring with punches from side control.
Feeler grinds an elbow into cuaresma's temple.
Feeler working the ground and pound.
Feeler lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
cuaresma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Feeler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Feeler grinds an elbow into cuaresma's temple.
cuaresma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Feeler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused cuaresma some visible discomfort.
cuaresma is trying to control Feeler's posture but Feeler avoids it.
Feeler scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feeler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Feeler working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Feeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
cuaresma throws out a leg kick but Feeler moves out of range and cuaresma only half commits.
cuaresma swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from cuaresma misses.
cuaresma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cuaresma looks to score with a jab to the body but Feeler is just out of range.
cuaresma throws a wild body kick that Feeler sees coming a mile off.
cuaresma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler missing with a left hand there. cuaresma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
cuaresma misses with a low kick.
Good work by Feeler as he checks the leg kick.
Feeler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. cuaresma is trying to defend but Feeler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Feeler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Feeler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Feeler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Feeler landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feeler cracks cuaresma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Feeler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. cuaresma looks a forlorn figure.
Feeler wants to control the pace but cuaresma is squirming around nicely.
Doctor Feeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Feeler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of cuaresma's face.
Feeler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish cuaresma?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeler lands with some strikes.
cuaresma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Feeler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
cuaresma tries to hold on but Feeler pushes him away.
Doctor Feeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
cuaresma is in a horrible position here. Feeler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Feeler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Feeler with a couple of short strikes.
Feeler controlling from mount.
Feeler unloading with bombs!
That's four 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.
Feeler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. cuaresma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
cuaresma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Feeler looking to control and managing it successfully.
pol cuaresma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feeler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feeler content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Feeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Feeler 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Feeler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Helber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Move. Helber has chosen War is coming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
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, Rusty Helber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helber throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Marcus Acevedes has been cut.
Acevedes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acevedes defends it nicely.
Helber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Acevedes to the mat! Acevedes manages to get full guard.
Acevedes is trying to keep Helber in close.
Helber forces his way into half guard.
Helber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acevedes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helber.
Acevedes is trying to control but Helber manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber landing strikes from the mount and Acevedes is in trouble!
Acevedes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Helber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Acevedes taking shots to the head.
Acevedes is rocked!
Helber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Acevedes looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Acevedes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helber thowing shots but they're missing.
Helber loads up with a big shot that hurts Acevedes! He's pulled Helber in close but Helber has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Acevedes survive? More strikes from Helber and Acevedes is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rusty Helber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between frosty bredejongen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sunshine of Your Love. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, frosty bredejongen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from bredejongen.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - bredejongen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in and drives through. bredejongen sprawls well.
frosty bredejongen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Williams.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. bredejongen tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag bredejongen to the ground. bredejongen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from bredejongen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from bredejongen. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
bredejongen digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams looks gassed!
bredejongen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
It looks like Butch Williams has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bredejongen dances in with a quick combination. Williams is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from bredejongen snaps Williams's head back. Williams stumbles backwards against the cage. bredejongen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Williams's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Williams just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). frosty bredejongen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Mustard Plug - Mr. Smiley. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
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, Dave Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matthews.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Smith wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews advances position into side control!
Matthews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthews looks gassed!
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Matthews.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dave Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews is rocked!
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matthews backs up against the cage.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Matthews down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matthews's head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matthews takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Matthews.
Smith cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Matthews with an uppercut!
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith jabs at Matthews's body.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Matthews crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Smith digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Matthews takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Matthews's front leg but catches the back leg as Matthews tries to avoid it.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matthews.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Matthews backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Matthews jumps guard but Smith stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matthews's face.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews jumps guard but Smith stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Matthews jumps guard but Smith stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthews gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matthews will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Matthews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matthews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Matthews.
Smith lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews takes one on the button.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Matthews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Smith lands a head kick. Matthews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matthews backs up against the cage.
Dave Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
A cross from Smith lands.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Matthews's head and hops out.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith jabs at Matthews's body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith cracks Matthews with a good jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanouk Mookjai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Go to sleep. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sanouk Mookjai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mookjai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mookjai fails to land the takedown.
Mookjai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velazquez swivels and escapes.
Velazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mookjai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanouk Mookjai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mookjai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mookjai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velazquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velazquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velazquez!
Mookjai is breathing heavily.
Mookjai is looking to reverse the position.
Mookjai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velazquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velazquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mookjai prevents Velazquez from moving into mount.
Mookjai is looking for a sweep.
Velazquez works to advance to full mount. Mookjai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mookjai wants to control but Velazquez is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mookjai blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez punching from mount but Mookjai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velazquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mookjai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Velazquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mookjai is trying to escape the mount.
Velazquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Velazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mookjai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mookjai tries to hold on but Velazquez pushes him away.
Velazquez thowing shots but they're missing.
Velazquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velazquez punching from mount but Mookjai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velazquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Velazquez throws a sloppy strike and Mookjai uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Mookjai has ended up in Velazquez's guard.
Velazquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mookjai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Mookjai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velazquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Mookjai is stalling here. Velazquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mookjai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Velazquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mookjai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velazquez is refusing to be controlled, as Mookjai sits in half guard.
Velazquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mookjai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mookjai's back!
Velazquez not allowing Mookjai to control his hands.
Velazquez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the head.
Mookjai breaks Velazquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Velazquez wants to stand and escape but Mookjai is having none of it.
Mookjai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mookjai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Velazquez dives on top into guard.
Velazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mookjai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Mookjai's legs - danger averted.
Mookjai keeping full guard, as Velazquez tries to pass.
Velazquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velazquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Velazquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mookjai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velazquez.
Velazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velazquez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mookjai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velazquez swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Velazquez misses its intended target.
Velazquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mookjai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velazquez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Velazquez drops Mookjai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mookjai looks back up at him and smiles so Velazquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mookjai is rocked!
Velazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Mookjai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velazquez connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mookjai to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Velazquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Velazquez!
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hype
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