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FURY 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jump Around by House of Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
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, Dhughel McVey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVey wants to clinch.
McVey tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin digs a good hook to McVey's body.
McVey walks into a left hand.
It looks like Dhughel McVey has been cut.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but McVey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin feints and as McVey raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVey is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McVey is rocked!
Martin loads up on a big left hand. McVey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Martin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McVey can't hide his disappointment, as Martin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toxteth Ogrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Vegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toxteth Ogrady has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toxteth Ogrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Vegar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogrady slaps away a takedown attempt from Vegar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vegar fails to land the takedown.
Ogrady tries to clinch but Vegar moves out of range.
Ogrady tries to clinch there but Vegar circles away.
Lars Vegar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogrady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vegar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ogrady wants to control but Vegar postures up.
Ogrady is looking to reverse the position.
Vegar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ogrady keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegar lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Ogrady's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vegar is looking to take a break and control but Ogrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ogrady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegar keeps the fight on the outside.
Ogrady throws a leg kick but Vegar sees it coming and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogrady.
Ogrady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Vegar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ogrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vegar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ogrady is working hard here to advance position.
Vegar just content to control the position.
Ogrady is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Vegar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vegar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ogrady to the mat! Ogrady manages to get full guard.
Ogrady controlling Vegar's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegar wants to control from the top but Ogrady keeps moving.
Vegar stands up from Ogrady's guard - Vegar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ogrady is looking to clinch.
Vegar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ogrady's waist but Ogrady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegar off to one side.
Vegar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ogrady looks to land a right hand but Vegar moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegar missing with a left hand there. Ogrady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ogrady wants to clinch up but Vegar keeps it at a distance.
Vegar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegar is breathing heavily.
Ogrady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ogrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Vegar.
Vegar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ogrady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ogrady darts in trying to clinch
and Vegar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ogrady can't get the takedown.
Ogrady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ogrady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vegar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxteth Ogrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegar breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ogrady darts in trying to clinch
and Vegar counters by moving into the clinch.
Ogrady wants a takedown.
Ogrady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ogrady wants a takedown but no success here.
Ogrady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vegar tries to circle away but Ogrady has him pinned against the cage.
Ogrady can't find room to land a body shot as Vegar controls the action.
Vegar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogrady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ogrady did well to prevent Vegar getting side control.
Ogrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ogrady 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.
Lars Vegar 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!
Ogrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ogrady is looking to clinch but Vegar is avoiding it.
Vegar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ogrady, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ogrady.
Vegar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ogrady wants to clinch
and Vegar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Ogrady moves into full guard.
Ogrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ogrady passes to full mount!
Ogrady working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vegar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogrady tries to control but Vegar wriggling away.
Ogrady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ogrady controlling the position easily from mount.
Ogrady has hold of Vegar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vegar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ogrady in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vegar is trying to stand.
Ogrady content just to control the position here.
Ogrady is working for a guillotine from mount but Vegar frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegar is in a horrible position here. Ogrady smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
You get the feeling that Vegar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Toxteth Ogrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ogrady raining down shots from the mount!
Ogrady lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ogrady fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Ogrady.
Ogrady trying to control but Vegar is having none of it.
Lars Vegar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ogrady working Vegar over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toxteth Ogrady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vegar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Vegar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Samambaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Kilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Samambaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Kilovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samambaia throws a right hand that Kilovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilovic also avoids with ease.
Kilovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Samambaia does no damage.
Kilovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Kilovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samambaia.
It looks like Fernando Samambaia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samambaia shoots in but no luck this time.
Samambaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilovic tries to clinch up but Samambaia circles away and keeps his distance.
Samambaia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilovic tries to sprawl out of it but Samambaia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samambaia is breathing heavily.
Kilovic throws a head kick but Samambaia moves out of range.
Kilovic connects with a body shot.
Kilovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilovic throws a sloppy head kick and Samambaia moves out of range easily.
Kilovic lands a head kick. Samambaia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big head kick from Kilovic and Samambaia is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Samambaia is rocked!
Fernando Samambaia's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilovic throwing strikes but missing.
Kilovic advances to half guard.
Samambaia is refusing to be controlled, as Kilovic sits in half guard.
Samambaia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samambaia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kilovic wants to get back to his feet.
Kilovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Kilovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samambaia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samambaia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samambaia showed some decent athleticism there.
Samambaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Samambaia drops an elbow to the side of Kilovic's head.
Kilovic won't allow Samambaia to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samambaia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kilovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Samambaia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kilovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Kilovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilovic lands a head kick!
Kilovic ducks under a wild hook from Samambaia.
Mirko Kilovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samambaia gets a clinch.
Kilovic breaks the clinch.
Kilovic thuds his right hand into Samambaia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilovic scores with a jab.
Kilovic misses with a takedown
and Samambaia counters with a shoot takedown. Kilovic fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilovic trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samambaia pushing down on Kilovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samambaia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilovic!
Samambaia working Kilovic over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samambaia working Kilovic over with strikes here.
Kilovic really wants to buck Samambaia off and get back to his feet.
Kilovic tries to hold on but Samambaia postures up.
Kilovic wants to try and get back to his feet.
Samambaia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilovic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Samambaia lands a big shot there that rocks Kilovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Samambaia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Samambaia lands with some strikes.
Kilovic can't escape the position.
Samambaia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kilovic?
Samambaia dominating with strikes here.
Samambaia is landing with some decent strikes but Kilovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kilovic wants to control but Samambaia is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kilovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kilovic is bucking up trying to escape but Samambaia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samambaia throwing strikes here but Kilovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samambaia avoids the attempt from Kilovic to control.
Kilovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Samambaia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kilovic?
Samambaia dominating with strikes here.
Samambaia thowing shots but they're missing.
Samambaia looking to ground and pound but Kilovic is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kilovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samambaia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Samambaia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Samambaia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samambaia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kilovic's guard now.
Kilovic is looking to stand up but Samambaia isn't so interested in that idea.
Samambaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilovic's head.
Kilovic wants to get back to his feet but Samambaia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samambaia working some strikes from top position.
Samambaia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilovic is keeping the position for now.
Samambaia 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.
Samambaia stands and throws Kilovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Samambaia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samambaia prevents Kilovic from escaping the position.
Samambaia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kilovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kilovic tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Samambaia landing strikes from the mount and Kilovic is in trouble!
Samambaia lands with some strikes.
Samambaia looking to finish Kilovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilovic!
Samambaia landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samambaia punching from mount but Kilovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kilovic wants to control but Samambaia is having none of it.
Kilovic is bucking up trying to escape but Samambaia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kilovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samambaia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kilovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samambaia is landing with some decent strikes but Kilovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kilovic is looking to improve his position but Samambaia isn't that keen on the idea.
Kilovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kilovic tries to reverse the position but Samambaia maintains control.
Samambaia with good strikes from the mount here!
Kilovic tries to hold on but Samambaia postures up.
Kilovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kilovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samambaia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Samambaia looking to finish Kilovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilovic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samambaia dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Samambaia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samambaia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Samambaia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao do Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Applejuice by Taintstick. Jason Ellis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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244 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao do Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
do Santo Cristo walks into a left hand.
Ellis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. do Santo Cristo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
do Santo Cristo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ellis tries to stand but do Santo Cristo is controlling from the bottom.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellis trying to control but do Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
do Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
do Santo Cristo is trying to keep Ellis in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
Ellis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellis lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
do Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but do Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellis looking to sit in guard and control but do Santo Cristo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
do Santo Cristo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ellis 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.
do Santo Cristo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis cracks do Santo Cristo with an open hand slap.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Jason Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis is trying hard to land a takedown here. do Santo Cristo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but do Santo Cristo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
do Santo Cristo drops Ellis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ellis looks back up at him and smiles so do Santo Cristo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jason Ellis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ellis scores with punches from side control.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
do Santo Cristo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis controlling from side mount.
do Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo manages to get back to half guard.
Ellis wants to stand up but do Santo Cristo is controlling the position.
do Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ellis is looking to stand up but do Santo Cristo won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
do Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis throws a strike but do Santo Cristo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
do Santo Cristo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellis defending well though.
Ellis has a hand on do Santo Cristo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. do Santo Cristo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
do Santo Cristo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao do Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Ellis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
do Santo Cristo scores a takedown into full mount!
do Santo Cristo raining down shots from the mount!
Ellis tries to lock up and control but do Santo Cristo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
do Santo Cristo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ellis?
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
do Santo Cristo with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis tries to hold on but do Santo Cristo postures up.
Ellis can't escape the position.
do Santo Cristo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
do Santo Cristo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao do Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well do Santo Cristo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao do Santo Cristo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
185 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor 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.
Brashears working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brashears looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to control but Brashears is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brashears is keeping the position for now.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brashears throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brashears scores with a body shot.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brashears dodges the ground and pound from Taylor.
Taylor working away.
Brashears parries the strikes from Taylor easily there. Taylor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brashears to escape.
Taylor throws an elbow but Brashears slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brashears sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brashears keeps working.
Brashears wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is thwarting Brashears's attempts to control the position.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brashears to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brashears is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brashears working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Brashears shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brashears.
A solid body kick from Brashears.
Brashears scores with a push kick.
Brashears scores with a hook.
Brashears lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Brashears dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brashears avoids it really well and circles away.
Look low, kick high! Brashears uses the oldest trick in the book to send Taylor tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Brashears is absolutely delighted - when Taylor wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Brashears!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikoa Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes to the cage accompanied by Makke on mies. Ikoa Oyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikoa Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson looks for a takedown but Oyama sprawls well.
Jonsson scores with a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Oyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jonsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jonsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oyama is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.
Oyama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jonsson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oyama is looking to advance position but Jonsson won't allow it.
Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oyama on the ground.
Jonsson is looking to improve his position.
Oyama is pressing down on Jonsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jonsson is holding on for now.
Jonsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsson tries to get out of the position.
Jonsson is trying to maintain the position but Oyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Oyama is trying to work for a kimura but Jonsson is defending well.
Jonsson has his hands clasped together around Oyama's back. He's all about the action.
Jonsson trying to control but Oyama postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oyama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jonsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oyama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oyama blocks Jonsson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Oyama punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikoa Oyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jonsson is looking to clinch.
Oyama shoots and misses
and Jonsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jonsson.
Oyama is trying to keep Jonsson in close.
Jonsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oyama is retaining full guard.
Oyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Oyama trying to control the position.
Oyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonsson's guard.
Oyama stands up over Jonsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jonsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyama stopping the sweep attempt from Jonsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonsson trying to keep a closed guard but Oyama is proving a slippery customer.
Oyama throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsson is trying to control the position but Oyama postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oyama misses with a body shot
and Jonsson counters with a shoot takedown. Oyama fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonsson throws a strike but Oyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Oyama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looking to control.
Jonsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oyama is one step ahead there.
Jonsson is working hard here to advance position.
Oyama advances position into side control!
Oyama advances to mount.
Oyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jonsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jonsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Ikoa Oyama has been cut.
Oyama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oyama trying to control from the bottom.
Jonsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jonsson.
Oyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgen Jonsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jonsson 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.
Oyama wants to sweep here but Jonsson controlling him for the moment.
Oyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jonsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oyama's head.
Oyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonsson's guard.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Oyama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oyama's guard.
Oyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oyama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jonsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oyama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jonsson is holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by Oyama.
Oyama dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson tries to reverse the position but Oyama maintains control.
Oyama cracks Jonsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorgen Jonsson.
I think Jonsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorgen Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Walters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orpik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walters tries to avoid it but Orpik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walters to the ground. Walters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orpik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walters cracks Orpik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Orpik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Walters finish him?
Orpik is rocked!
It looks like Jason Orpik has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Walters engages and cracks Orpik with a massive lead left hook - Orpik tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Walters is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Walters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pires comes to the cage accompanied by Tier - Rammstein. Augusto Pires has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pires.
Pires lands a jab.
Pires throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Pires swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pires throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Hopkins both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pires throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Pires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Pires misses.
Augusto Pires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Pires throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Pires looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Pires misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has Pires backing up. Pires nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pires falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Pires.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Pires bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pires throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Pires saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Pires moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Pires counters with a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pires.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Pires should have avoided that one.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Pires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a combination. Pires tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Pires counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
Pires misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Pires had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pires scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Pires misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pires dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Hopkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pires gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pires swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Pires moves out of range.
Pires swinging wildly here.
Bernard Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pires throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Pires will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins throws a hook but Pires avoids it easily.
Pires fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pires misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Pires will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Pires avoids it well.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pires throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Pires avoids it well.
Pires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Pires does no damage.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Pires tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pires throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Pires.
Pires throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Pires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
Pires misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pires misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Pires will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pires.
Pires lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Pires counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pires looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pires showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Pires lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Pires scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pires.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Pires.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Pires misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pires dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pires swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pires swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Pires throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Pires throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Pires counters with a one-two to the body.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Pires dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Pires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Pires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Pires.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
enabling Pires to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pires misses with a wild body shot.
Pires misses with a wild combination.
Pires lands a jab-cross combination.
Hopkins is rocked!
Pires feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hopkins crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augusto Pires!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Waters!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Waters moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
It looks like Ned Waters has been cut.
Waters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva drops Waters with a beautiful combination! Waters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!
Waters is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva misses with a double jab.
A big right from Silva misses.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Waters.
Waters looks gassed!
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Waters shrugs it off though.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Waters backpedaling.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waters.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Waters is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Waters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Waters avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waters somewhat.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Waters backs away looking to recover.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Waters checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Waters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Waters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Waters clinches with his opponent.
Waters wants to stall.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Waters.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?
Waters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Waters down.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Waters blocks a head kick by Silva.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Waters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Silva.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wanderlei Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Waters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Waters tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ned Waters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ned Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination. Waters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Waters fails to land the takedown.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waters.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Waters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Waters.
Waters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Waters postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Waters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva pushes Waters off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Waters fails with the takedown.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waters's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters misses with a body shot
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Waters wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Waters backing up. Waters nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Waters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws a series of punches but Waters avoids them all with ease.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Waters.
Silva throws a right hand that Waters ducks under and follows up with a left that Waters also avoids with ease.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Waters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Waters or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Waters dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Waters should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a push kick but Waters slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Waters.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Waters with that takedown attempt.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva had his way with Ned Waters in that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Waters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Waters down.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a series of punches but Waters avoids them all with ease.
Waters dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Silva lands a head kick. Waters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Waters avoids the head kick by Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Silva.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva throws a series of punches but Waters moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Waters saw it coming and moves away.
Waters wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Waters tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Waters.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waters tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Waters.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waters on the side of the head.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Waters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanderlei Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waters has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
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