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H1 Las Vegas New King PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Strumborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Strumborg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strumborg fails to land the takedown.
Law has Strumborg up against the cage in a clinch.
Strumborg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strumborg backwards.
It looks like Gustav Strumborg has been cut.
Strumborg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robbie Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Strumborg.
Law wants to clinch up but Strumborg keeps it at a distance.
Strumborg misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strumborg tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law jumps guard.
Strumborg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strumborg postures up in Law's guard and throws a big left but Law blocks it.
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strumborg is aware though and is defending well.
Law working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strumborg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law keeping full guard, as Strumborg tries to pass.
Law being controlled here, momentarily.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Strumborg defends easily.
Strumborg trying to move into half guard but instead Law has managed to sweep!
Strumborg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strumborg is looking to sweep but instead, Law has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law throwing shots but Strumborg is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law stops Strumborg from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strumborg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strumborg wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Strumborg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strumborg wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control!
Law working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strumborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law decides to stand back up. Law steps back and let's Strumborg get back to his feet.
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Strumborg blocks the low kick.
Law is looking to clinch but Strumborg is avoiding it.
Strumborg fails with a takedown attempt.
Strumborg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Law landing some decent shots from guard.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Strumborg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strumborg wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Strumborg wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strumborg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Law puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strumborg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strumborg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law lands with a punch from half guard.
Law wants to control but Strumborg is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strumborg taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard.
Law 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.
Strumborg trying to get back to full guard but Law takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Strumborg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Strumborg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strumborg misses with a takedown
and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strumborg won't be happy with that.
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strumborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strumborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law cracks Strumborg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robbie Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strumborg tries to improve position but can't.
Law decides to stand back up. Law steps back and let's Strumborg get back to his feet.
Law wants to clinch up but Strumborg keeps it at a distance.
Strumborg circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strumborg has his takedown stuffed
and Law counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strumborg is breathing heavily.
Strumborg keeps the fight on the outside.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Strumborg circles away.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Strumborg in a clinch.
Law has clasped his hands together around Strumborg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Law landing strikes.
Strumborg is trying to get back to half guard.
Law decides to stand back up.
Law is looking to clinch.
Strumborg tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
so Law counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robbie Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Strumborg.
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!
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strumborg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strumborg can do to turn this around?
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law scoring with some ground and pound.
Law gets to his feet. Strumborg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Law tries to sprawl but Strumborg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Law is staying active underneath Strumborg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strumborg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Law tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Law is pressing down on Strumborg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strumborg throws a big right hand that misses.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strumborg distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strumborg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strumborg won't allow Law to sweep him here.
Strumborg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strumborg slips nicely into half guard.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strumborg wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Strumborg is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.
Strumborg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strumborg has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Strumborg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strumborg wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Strumborg wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Strumborg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strumborg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strumborg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strumborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strumborg chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Law dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Strumborg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Strumborg takes one to the chin there.
Law moves into the clinch.
Strumborg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strumborg is working for a submission of some sort.
Law wants to control but Strumborg is keeping busy.
Strumborg slips a nice elbow through Law's hands, connecting with Law's forehead.
Law wants to control but Strumborg is keeping busy.
Law landing strikes from the bottom.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strumborg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Strumborg misses with a head shot. Law uses the momentum to regain guard.
Strumborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strumborg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.
Strumborgis looking to pass into half guard but Law pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Law is in guard.
Law wants to control from the top but Strumborg keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strumborg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law is stalling in the full guard.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strumborg's head.
Strumborg working for submissions but it's allowed Law to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Law there.
Strumborg tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the action but Strumborg is working from the bottom.
Law working over Strumborg with some ground and pound. Strumborg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Law.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strumborg defending well though.
Law winds up and cracks Strumborg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strumborg is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law is trying to control. Strumborg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strumborg tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strumborg is looking to improve his position.
Strumborg is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
Strumborg taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard.
Strumborg has a hand on Law's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Law takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robbie Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law with the ground and pound from mount.
Strumborg is desperately trying to improve his position but Law has a good base and remains in mount.
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law controlling his opponent.
Strumborg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustav Strumborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Law tries to control but Strumborg wriggling away.
Strumborg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Law has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Sneeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sneeze's entrance music is Born on the Bayou. A fine choice. Joe Evans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Sneeze!
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, Joe Evans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneeze throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Sneeze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Sneeze misses with the combination.
Sneeze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sneeze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sneeze looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneeze was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans throws a series of punches but Sneeze moves out of range.
Joe Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneeze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sneeze swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sneeze swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Sneeze lands.
It looks like Joe Evans has been cut.
Sneeze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans looks gassed!
A combination from Sneeze does no damage.
Sneeze takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Sneeze with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneeze misses with a wild body shot.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sneeze connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Sneeze scores with a body shot.
Sneeze lands a nice shot to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sneeze! Evans is backing up but he can't get away as Sneeze lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Evans and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drew Sneeze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hommis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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167 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Hommis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiki trying to control the action but Hommis is working from the bottom.
Kiki is looking to advance position but Hommis won't allow it.
Hommis pushes Kiki off but Kiki dives into side control.
Hommis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kiki tries to move to mount but Hommis blocks the move with his legs.
Kiki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hommis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hommis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kiki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hommis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kiki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kiki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hommis is trying to stand.
Kiki has control of Hommis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hommis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kiki throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hommis has his hands clasped together but Kiki breaks the hold and Hommis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kiki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishi Kiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Konn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konn comes to the cage accompanied by The Bloodhound Gang - Dirty Touch. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kublai Konn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Karate!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab from Konn.
Konn sends Karate crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Konn is motioning to the referee to let Karate up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Joey Karate has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konn but Konn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karate shoots in for a takedown but Konn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kublai Konn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Karate.
Karate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karate sprawling to the canvas! Karate rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Konn finish him?!
Karate looks gassed!
Konn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karate at a distance.
Konn feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Karate crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kublai Konn!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sans Pression- Numero 1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Motions had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Motions!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Motions tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Motions manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots in but Motions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Motions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkins is defended easily by Motions.
Motions stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Motions sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motions dances in with a quick combination. Wilkins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Motions snaps Wilkins's head back. Wilkins stumbles backwards against the cage. Motions steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wilkins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wilkins just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Motions!
The Motions retains his welterweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Grello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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134 lbs
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142 lbs
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Grello!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grello was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Herzog slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Grello.
Grello 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.
Herzog slips a straight right by Grello.
Herzog shoots in but Grello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grello wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Grello's hands, connecting with Grello's forehead.
Herzog is looking for a kimura but Grello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herzog to get the leverage.
Herzog thows a huge punch but Grello dodges it nicely.
Grello tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Grello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herzog won't allow Grello to sweep him here.
Grello seems keen to control Herzog's posture.
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.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Grello is keeping the position.
Herzog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herzog!
Herzog holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grello tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Herzog 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.
Herzog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grello 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herzog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grello sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Herzog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grello misses with a head shot.
Herzog avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grello.
Grello tries to control but Herzog wriggling away.
Herzog tries to hold on but Grello pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herzog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grello controlling from the full mount.
Grello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herzog is looking to escape.
Grello is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Grello throws a hook but Herzog avoids it easily.
Grello tries to bum rush Herzog with a series of wild strikes but Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grello throws a one two combo.
Herzog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grello quickly recovers to half guard.
Grello wants to improve his position but Herzog is controlling well.
Herzog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grello is just riding it out for now. Herzog eventually gives up the hold.
Grello wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to work for an arm triangle but Grello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grello is trying to control but can't.
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog.
Grello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grello.
Grello wants to hit a switch here but Herzog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grello there!
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 Viktor Herzog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grello throws out the jab.
Herzog closes the distance and clinches up with Grello, looking for a takedown. Herzog pushes Grello against the cage but Grello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grello swats away the attempt to clinch by Herzog.
Grello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grello is looking to reverse the position.
Grello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Grello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herzog cracks Grello with a big elbow.
Grello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herzog's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herzog is thwarting Grello's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herzog lands a nice short elbow.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura but Grello is defending well.
Grello wants to improve his position but Herzog is controlling well.
Grello flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Herzog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grello is keeping the position for now.
Herzog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grello is trying is best to control the position here.
Grello tries to kick Herzog off but Herzog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grello is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grello is looking to improve his position.
Grello trying to control but Herzog postures up.
Viktor Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Grello has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grello 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.
Grello looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Grello throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt.
Herzog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grello is trying to defend but Herzog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Grello is defending well.
Grello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herzog is working away from the top position though.
Herzog maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grello could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Herzog has cracked it and Grello is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Herzog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Herzog!
Viktor Herzog retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanPierre Kusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusela comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paradise Lost - Small Town Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Cain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JeanPierre Kusela!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kusela looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scott Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusela shoots in and bounces Cain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
Cain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cain controlling the pace for now.
Kusela tries to reverse the position but Cain maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusela is squirming around, avoiding Cain's attempts to control the action.
Cain wants to finish this one by submission but Kusela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela is looking to get to half guard.
Kusela tries to hold on but Cain pushes him away.
Cain looking to secure an arm triangle but Kusela defends it well.
Kusela is looking to get to half guard.
Cain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kusela can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kusela is trying to stand up.
Cain content just to control the position here.
Kusela is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Cain takes Kusela's back.
Kusela looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cain connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kusela to escape the position.
Kusela breaks Cain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kusela is in close to Cain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kusela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kusela wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Kusela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kusela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kusela looking to pass the guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kusela postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kusela tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Kusela stopping the sweep attempt from Cain.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kusela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kusela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
Cain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kusela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
Kusela controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kusela won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. JeanPierre Kusela wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain avoids the body shot from Kusela.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Kusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain 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.
Kusela swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws out a leg kick but Kusela moves out of range and Cain only half commits.
Kusela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusela somewhat.
Kusela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kusela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kusela lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kusela trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cain is trying to improve his position.
Kusela wants to control but Cain is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kusela is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kusela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kusela wants to control but Cain is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kusela wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it.
Cain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kusela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kusela's back!
Kusela tries to break free.
Cain working for a choke but Kusela is defending well.
Kusela wants to get back to his feet.
Cain just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kusela rolls, trying to escape but Cain keeps control of the position.
Cain is working for a rear naked choke. Kusela is not defending it well and Cain has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kusela refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kusela's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Cain!
Scott Cain retains his lightweight title!
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