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EFC 39: CAGED PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Dueck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn checks a leg kick.
Brawn gets the takedown into side control.
Brawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dueck is looking for a sweep.
Dueck parries the strikes from Brawn easily there. Brawn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dueck to escape.
The ground and pound from Brawn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Dueck defending against the ground and pound.
Dueck parries the strikes from Brawn easily there. Brawn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dueck to escape.
Brawn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dueck looks to land a combination. Brawn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dueck misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dueck closes the distance and pushes Brawn back into the cage.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Dueck won't allow it.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck presses Brawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dueck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Dueck.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brawn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Dueck.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
A short uppercut from Dueck.
Dueck crunches a lovely knee into Brawn's ribcage.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Dueck lands a knee to the body.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck landing knees to the head.
A short right from Dueck.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brawn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dueck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dueck is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawn won't want to take too many of those.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dueck digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brawn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck presses Brawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Dueck.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawn won't want to take too many of those.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Dueck landing knees to the body.
Dueck connects with a knee to the head.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dueck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck lands with a right to the head.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dueck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Brawn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dueck.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Dueck won't allow it.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck lands with a left to the head.
Dueck lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Dueck is pressed up against the cage. Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dueck down to the mat. Dueck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dueck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck prevents the takedown attempt.
Dueck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Dueck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Brawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dueck which made him look bad.
Dueck throws a leg kick which misses Brawn's front leg but catches the back leg as Brawn tries to avoid it.
Dueck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brawn holds on and takes a little breather.
Brawn is trying to keep Dueck in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brawn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dueck's guard.
Dueck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dueck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dueck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brawn stands and throws Dueck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Brawn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Dueck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brawn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brawn scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Brawn crashes against the mat.
Brawn tries for a kimura but Dueck is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brawn misses with a takedown attempt
and Dueck counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck working Brawn over with knees to the body.
A short right from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Brawn has Dueck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dueck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dueck is working Brawn over against the cage.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Dennis Dueck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dueck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Brawn looking for a takedown.
Dueck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dueck cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Brawn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Brawn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brawn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brawn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Dueck manages to get underhooks.
Brawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dueck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dueck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Brawn looking for a takedown.
Dueck digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dueck prevents it.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dueck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawn managing to block the knees to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands an elbow that stopped Brawn in his tracks for a moment.
Dueck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brawn's defenses.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dueck is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
Brawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Brawn wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Dueck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dueck scores with a one two! Brawn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dueck.
Dueck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brawn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brawn scores with a takedown into Dueck's guard.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brawn trying to control but Dueck is working from the bottom.
Dueck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brawn postures up in Dueck's guard and throws a big left but Dueck blocks it.
Dueck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brawn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn postures up in Dueck's guard and throws a big left but Dueck blocks it.
Brawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dueck lands a jab-cross combination.
Dueck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Dueck.
Dueck working away.
Brawn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brawn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brawn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brawn.
Brawn pulls Dueck in close to prevent any damage.
Dueck throwing strikes from guard but Brawn blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dueck.
Brawn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dueck!
Dueck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brawn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! Brawn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brawn with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn with shots to the head and body - Dueck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dueck blocking the ground and pound.
Brawn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dueck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Brawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dueck is desperately trying to improve his position but Brawn has a good base and remains in mount.
Brawn lands a big elbow.
Dueck is bucking up trying to escape but Brawn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brawn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brawn working the ground and pound effectively.
Brawn landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brawn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dueck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dueck taking shots to the head.
Brawn landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dueck is squirming around, avoiding Brawn's attempts to control the action.
Brawn breaks from Dueck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dueck's face.
Ben Brawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brawn looking to secure an arm triangle but Dueck defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Brawn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dueck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Dueck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Flex Steele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meho Sirovica's chin.
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212 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a push kick but Sirovica slaps the foot to one side.
Sirovica scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirovica checks a leg kick.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirovica blocks a leg kick.
Steele tries a low kick but Sirovica avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steele blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele throws a leg kick which misses Sirovica's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirovica tries to avoid it.
Steele throws a chopping leg kick but Sirovica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Steele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sirovica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steele tries to get out of the position.
Sirovica lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirovica has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirovica thowing shots but they're missing.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Steele wants to control but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sirovica cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sirovica with good strikes from the mount here!
Steele is rocked!
Steele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steele?
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sirovica unloads with some shots from mount but Steele bucks and avoids them well.
Sirovica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Sirovica connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirovica sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sirovica with good strikes from the mount here!
Steele tries to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele is bucking up trying to escape but Sirovica cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirovica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirovica working Steele over with strikes here.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Sirovica maintains control.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Steele is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Sirovica breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
Sirovica lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirovica thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sirovica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sirovica is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sirovica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sirovica seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirovica on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steele feints and then cracks Sirovica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirovica down.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirovica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele feints and then cracks Sirovica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirovica down.
A low kick from Steele misses
and Sirovica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but Sirovica moves out of range.
Flex Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirovica misses the target.
Steele tries to clinch up
and Sirovica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Sirovica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sirovica.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Sirovica connects with a couple of short punches.
Sirovica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sirovica postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Steele keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with the body kick
and Sirovica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Sirovica sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sirovica scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Sirovica with the ground and pound from mount.
Steele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele regains half guard.
Sirovica is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steele tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steele's guard now.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica working some strikes from top position.
Sirovica scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steele wants to sweep here but Sirovica controlling him for the moment.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirovica.
Sirovica won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Sirovica with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sirovica pushes down on Steele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Sirovica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele tries a low kick but Sirovica avoids it.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirovica manages to get himself to full guard.
Sirovica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
Sirovica looking to finish with strikes here!
Sirovica landing punches.
Sirovica in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steele is in a horrible position here. Sirovica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele is working to get back to half guard.
Flex Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Sirovica isn't that keen on the idea.
Sirovica working Steele over with strikes here.
Steele wants to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Sirovica landing strikes from the mount.
Meho Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Sirovica is landing with some decent strikes but Steele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steele taking shots to the head.
Sirovica avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
Sirovica wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
Sirovica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sirovica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica unloading with bombs!
Steele manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meho Sirovica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirovica 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meho Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yrjo Pieru could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buzz Outlaw's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieru blocks a jab.
Pieru looks for a takedown but Outlaw sprawls well.
Pieru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pieru showed some decent athleticism there.
Pieru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pieru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pieru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Pieru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pieru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Outlaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Pieru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pieru scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Pieru there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru unloads with some shots from mount but Outlaw bucks and avoids them well.
You get the feeling that Outlaw really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Outlaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pieru.
Pieru throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Outlaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pieru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pieru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pieru misses with a head shot.
Outlaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pieru tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Outlaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pieru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw is trying to stand up.
Pieru throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pieru looking to ground and pound but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
Pieru unloading with bombs!
Pieru with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pieru.
Outlaw is rocked!
Pieru is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Outlaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Outlaw is still in real trouble! Can Pieru finish him?
Pieru postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Outlaw badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pieru around the waist but Pieru pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pieru is the winner by TKO! Pieru jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yrjo Pieru!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. The key to victory for Bas Belfort has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Ortizzz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Ortizzz ducks down to avoid it.
Ortizzz has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortizzz doesn't seem bothered though.
Belfort throws a series of strikes that have Ortizzz backpedaling.
Belfort throws a wild body kick that Ortizzz sees coming a mile off.
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Ortizzz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortizzz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belfort is trying to defend but Ortizzz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortizzz passes into side control, despite Belfort's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortizzz.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortizzz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belfort does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortizzz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort trying to control here.
Belfort keeping hold of Ortizzz's head, controlling as best he can.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortizzz.
Ortizzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortizzz distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortizzz trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Belfort plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ortizzz avoids the head kick by Belfort.
Bas Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortizzz has a takedown stuffed.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort scores with a three punch combo!
Belfort lands a head kick!
Ortizzz gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to buck Ortizzz off but Ortizzz is having none of it.
Belfort is not content to let Ortizzz control the position.
Check out the look on Ortizzz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort parries the strikes from Ortizzz easily there. Ortizzz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Belfort to escape.
Ortizzz working away.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belfort avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortizzz.
Belfort is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ortizzz is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Ortizzz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ortizzz is working Belfort over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortizzz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belfort is not content to let Ortizzz control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort is not content to let Ortizzz control the position.
Ortizzz working the body and head with strikes.
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 Bas Belfort will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortizzz rushes Belfort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortizzz goes for a takedown attempt but Belfort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortizzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Ortizzz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortizzz scores with a takedown into Belfort's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortizzz's guard.
Ortizzz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belfort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortizzz with the ground and pound from mount.
Ortizzz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belfort's face.
Ortizzz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Belfort is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortizzz has a good base and remains in mount.
Belfort regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortizzz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz wants to take a breather but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but Ortizzz has control of the leg.
Ortizzz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortizzz.
Belfort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortizzz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortizzz trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Ortizzz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz throws and elbow that misses. Belfort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortizzz's guard. Nice move by Belfort!
Belfort sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortizzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortizzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortizzz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortizzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belfort gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belfort trying to control but Ortizzz is working from the bottom.
Belfort wants to get up but he can't break Ortizzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortizzz moves out of range of the body kick from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titou Ortizzz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Ortizzz shoots in.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Ortizzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Bas Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort is looking to land body kicks.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortizzz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortizzz shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Ortizzz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
Ortizzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Ortizzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortizzz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort taking some punishment here, with Ortizzz in his half guard.
Titou Ortizzz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belfort is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortizzz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ortizzz stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Ortizzz lands strikes from half guard.
Belfort is staying active underneath Ortizzz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortizzz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortizzz drops an elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Ortizzz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortizzz is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort is trying to stand.
Belfort won't allow Ortizzz to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortizzz shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Ortizzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Belfort finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortizzz is defended easily by Belfort.
Ortizzz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Ortizzz from controlling successfully.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortizzz wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Ortizzz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Belfort wants to stand but Ortizzz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortizzz trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Ortizzz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Ortizzz stays in close to Belfort's body and controls the position.
Ortizzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titou Ortizzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortizzz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titou Ortizzz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Motive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Motive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Motive misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Motive's head but Motive sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motive scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Motive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motive throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Motive. That's going to slow Richards down.
Richards looks gassed!
Richards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motive lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Motive.
Motive lands with a good body shot.
Motive lands a right hook to the body.
Motive with a hook.
Motive takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motive gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Motive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Motive.
Motive cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
Motive lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Motive softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motive.
Nice body punch from Motive.
Motive lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motive lands a right hand.
Motive scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Motive works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motive lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Motive.
Motive lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motive creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motive lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Motive makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motive lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Motive - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motive lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motive.
Motive lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Motive.
Motive throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motive lands with a left to the head.
Motive pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motive lands an uppercut.
A short right from Motive.
Motive stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motive lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motive.
Motive lands a nice shot to the body.
Motive lands a body punch in the clinch.
Motive pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motive scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motive lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motive.
A right hook to the body lands for Motive.
Motive breaks from the clinch.
Motive lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Motive sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richards misses with a combination
and Motive counters with a one-two to the body.
Motive goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motive connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Richards! He's out on his feet! Motive rushes in and drops Richards with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Motive!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkhan Vol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Neodammerung. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Morris!
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, Sarkhan Vol!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vol sprawls well. Vol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Vol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morris!
Morris avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vol.
Morris is working to get back to half guard.
Vol tries to control but Morris wriggling away.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Vol has a good base and remains in mount.
Morris wants to hold on but Vol pushes him away.
Vol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Vol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morris is looking to improve his position but Vol isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris blocking the ground and pound.
Vol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vol goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morris turns into him and now he's in Vol's guard.
Vol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vol has an active guard here but Morris has managed to pass into half guard.
Vol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Vol is defending well.
Morris throwing shots but Vol is blocking nicely.
Morris wants to take a breather but Vol is having none of it.
Vol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vol is looking to improve his position.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vol is controlling Morris's trapped leg to prevent Morris from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Vol is retaining full guard.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Vol blocks nicely.
Vol throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Vol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vol is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Morris keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkhan Vol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vol fails with the takedown
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris postures up.
Vol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morris!
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Vol goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morris is on top in guard.
Vol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris wants to control from the top but Vol keeps moving.
Vol pulls Morris in close to prevent any damage.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Vol is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morris wants to control from the top but Vol keeps moving.
Vol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
Morris with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vol is one step ahead there.
Vol wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vol stays in close to Morris's body and controls the position.
Vol distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vol won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Vol looking to pass the guard.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom.
Morris trying to control the position.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Morris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morris won't be happy with that.
Vol wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Vol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well.
Morris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morris wants to control but Vol is keeping busy.
Vol seems to be looking for submissions.
Morris wants to improve his position but Vol is controlling well.
Vol is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vol is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Morris is trying to control but Vol manages to pass to mount!
Vol looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morris wants to hold on but Vol pushes him away.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vol jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Sarkhan Vol has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Vol is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris dodges the ground and pound from Vol.
Vol is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vol tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a big head kick but Vol shrugs it off.
Vol just misses with a punch to the body.
Vol fails with the takedown
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vol trying to control the position.
Morris wants to control from the top but Vol keeps moving.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Vol has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vol has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarkhan Vol.
I think Vol has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarkhan Vol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ninho De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninho De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from De Souza finds it's target.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza cracks the inside of Dent's front leg.
Dent tries to clinch but De Souza moves out of range.
Dent throws a head kick that misses.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dent tries to clinch but De Souza is having none of it.
Dent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Souza scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dent doesn't seem phased though.
Dent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Dent wants to get back to his feet.
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard but Dent has mounted him!
De Souza tries to hold on but Dent postures up.
De Souza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dent.
Dent looking to control but De Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
De Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Dent is having none of it.
De Souza is looking to improve his position but Dent isn't that keen on the idea.
De Souza is bucking up trying to escape but Dent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dent looking to finish De Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Souza!
De Souza is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Souza tries to hold on but Dent pushes him away.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Dent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Souza looks a forlorn figure.
Dent tries to control but De Souza wriggling away.
Dent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Souza is rocked!
Dent avoids the attempt from De Souza to control.
Oh De Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
De Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Souza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Dent has a good base and remains in mount.
Dent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Souza is looking to escape.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Dent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dent lands a big shot there that rocks De Souza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
De Souza is in a horrible position here. Dent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dent lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Dent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dent shoots for a double leg takedown but De Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Dent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent is looking to clinch.
Dent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Souza tries to avoid it but Dent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Souza to the ground. De Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Dent sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Dent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Souza sprawls well. De Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninho De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Dent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dent closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Dent pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza jabs Dent right on the nose. Dent blinks but takes it well.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dent.
De Souza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ninho De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Dent's head.
Dent is rocked!
De Souza walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dent drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Souza swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dent's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninho De Souza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillipe Render has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
155 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render has a takedown stuffed.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Render drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Render pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Render won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Render has his hands clasped together but Silva breaks the hold and Render is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Weed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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22
180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ventura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ventura wants to control the pace but Weed is squirming around nicely.
Ventura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura unloads with some shots from mount but Weed bucks and avoids them well.
Weed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ventura looking to ground and pound but Weed is blocking nicely.
Weed tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Weed is squirming around, avoiding Ventura's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weed is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weed is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Weed scores with a jab to the body.
Weed loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Weed lands a nice shot to the body.
Weed misses with an uppercut. Ventura saw that one coming.
Ventura has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Weed misses the target.
Jonathan Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura slips a jab from Weed.
Weed throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Weed throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Weed moves out of range as Ventura strikes.
Weed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Jonathan Weed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Weed tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Weed tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
Weed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Weed looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Weed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weed lunges at Ventura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ventura's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed misses the jab.
Weed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ventura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weed sprawls well initially but Ventura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ventura controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed tries to kick Ventura off but Ventura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Weed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ventura looks for a takedown but Weed sprawls well.
Weed throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Ventura blocks a jab.
Weed is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weed throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Weed throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Weed misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura cracks the inside of Weed's front leg.
Weed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ventura feints and as Weed raises his hands in defense, Ventura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weed wants to stand and escape but Ventura is having none of it.
Weed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ventura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weed connects with a nice looking jab.
Weed lands a jab to the nose.
Weed's corner calls for a 1-2. Weed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed throws the kick towards the body but Ventura avoids it.
Weed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weed swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Weed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weed scores with a jab to the head.
Weed throws the kick towards the body but Ventura avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura lands a nice hook to Weed's body. Weed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ventura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weed tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonathan Weed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weed throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ventura staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weed throws a lazy head kick
and Ventura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weed!
Ventura avoids the attempt from Weed to control.
Weed is in a horrible position here. Ventura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ventura landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Weed is looking to get to half guard.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Weed misses with a looping right.
Weed lands a glancing blow to the side of Ventura's head.
Weed misses with a straight right.
Weed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Weed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Weed.
Weed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed thows a body shot but no joy.
Weed is looking to clinch.
Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weed.
Ventura slips under a jab from Weed.
Weed takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Weed misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a single leg into guard. Weed didn't expect that.
Ventura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed wants to stand up but Ventura is controlling him.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Weed.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura won't allow Weed to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ventura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
Ace Ventura is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Dangle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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239 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dangle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dangle shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Dangle wants to land a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
Dangle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Destruction's sensitive parts.
Dangle takes a swing at Destruction's ribcage but misses.
Dangle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Destruction is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destruction really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dangle throws some wild stikes that Destruction manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Destruction wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Dangle.
A nice elbow there by Dangle.
Dangle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Destruction looks a forlorn figure.
Destruction tries to hold on but Dangle pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destruction is working to get back to half guard.
Dangle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Destruction bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Destruction is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destruction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dangle is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Destruction wants to control but Dangle is having none of it.
Destruction really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Destruction is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Destruction is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Dangle.
Destruction is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destruction is trying desperately to improve position.
Dangle controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dangle scores with a spinning back kick!
Destruction checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dangle fails with a takedown attempt.
Dangle throws a head kick that misses.
Destruction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dangle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dangle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dangle.
Destruction checks a leg kick nicely.
Dangle cracks Destruction with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dangle throws a leg kick that misses.
Dangle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Destruction trying to control but Dangle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle wants to improve his position but instead Destruction has moved into half guard.
Dangle is trying to get back to full guard.
Destruction is looking to take a break and control but Dangle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destruction is really struggling to control Dangle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Destruction drops an elbow to the side of Dangle's head.
Destruction trying to control from Dangle's half guard. Dangle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Destruction tries to stand but Dangle is controlling from the bottom.
Dangle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Destruction is aware though and is defending well.
Dangle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destruction trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dangle's guard.
Dangle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destruction defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Destruction blocks the low kick.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dangle manages to avoid it.
Dangle takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle throws a leg kick but Destruction sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dangle connects with a solid leg kick.
Dangle shoots and misses
and Destruction counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dangle throws a lazy body kick
and Destruction cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Dangle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dangle connects with the punch.
Dangle is looking to chop away at Destruction's legs.
Destruction fails to land with a series of punches.
Dangle dodges the punch combination from Destruction.
Dangle throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Dangle throws a wild body kick that Destruction sees coming a mile off.
Dangle shoots in and bounces Destruction off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Destruction is controlling Dangle's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction trying to control the position.
Dangle prevents Destruction from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Destruction holds on and takes a little breather.
Dangle preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Destruction blocks a low kick nicely.
Destruction misses with a two punch combination.
Dangle misses with a takedown
letting Destruction counter with a right hand.
Destruction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangle.
Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dangle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Destruction's head.
Dangle shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Dangle throws a low kick but Destruction avoids it.
Destruction moves into the clinch.
Dangle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dangle keeps control of Destruction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Destruction is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Destruction lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Destruction trying to stall but Dangle improves his position.
Dangle wants a takedown.
Shawn Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dangle.
The referee calls for Destruction to work.
Destruction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Destruction lands with a left to the head.
Dangle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destruction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destruction fails with the takedown
and Dangle counters with an outside leg kick.
Dangle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Destruction connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dangle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Destruction has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Destruction and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jim Dangle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dangle shoots in for a double leg but Destruction sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Dangle.
Good leg kick by Dangle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dangle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Dangle controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is trying to control the position but Dangle postures up.
Destruction working a defensive guard but Dangle manages to pass into side control anyway.
Destruction is not content to let Dangle control the position.
Destruction tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Destruction is right now.
Dangle grinds an elbow into Destruction's temple.
Destruction is trying to improve his position.
Dangle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Destruction tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Destruction struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Dangle crashes against the mat.
Destruction struggling a bit here.
Dangle controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Dangle.
Destruction fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dangle avoids it really well and circles away.
Dangle shoots and misses
and Destruction connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dangle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dangle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dangle!
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