 |
MIFC Contenders 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thanks Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Villalobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanks Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Villalobos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villalobos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villalobos moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie just leaning against Villalobos, taking a breather.
Villalobos wants a takedown but no success here.
Villalobos is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Villalobos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Santiago Villalobos has been cut.
Gracie just leaning against Villalobos, taking a breather.
Villalobos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Villalobos tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Villalobos tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Villalobos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villalobos avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Villalobos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie darts in and clinches Villalobos up against the cage.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Villalobos breaks from the clinch.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Villalobos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villalobos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Villalobos can't get the takedown.
Thanks Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Villalobos.
Villalobos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villalobos has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Villalobos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Villalobos breaks the clinch.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Villalobos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Villalobos manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villalobos.
Villalobos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villalobos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villalobos tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Villalobos or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Villalobos's brow.
Villalobos looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Villalobos's brow.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Villalobos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Villalobos breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villalobos tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Villalobos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Villalobos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villalobos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Villalobos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villalobos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie pushes Villalobos up against the cage in a clinch.
Villalobos wants a takedown but no success here.
Villalobos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villalobos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Villalobos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villalobos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Villalobos looks gassed!
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Villalobos is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Villalobos from breaking the clinch.
Villalobos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Villalobos tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Gracie has Villalobos pushed against the cage.
Villalobos jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie gets to his feet - Villalobos follows without any prompting.
Gracie darts in and clinches Villalobos up against the cage.
Villalobos stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Villalobos successfully pulls guard.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villalobos has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Villalobos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanks Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Villalobos's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Villalobos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago Villalobos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Villalobos moves into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Villalobos up against the cage.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Villalobos blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villalobos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Villalobos tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Villalobos from breaking the clinch.
Villalobos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Villalobos manages to break the clinch.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Villalobos against the cage.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Villalobos manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie is looking to wear down Villalobos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villalobos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Villalobos.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Villalobos.
Thanks Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Villalobos.
Villalobos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Villalobos breaks from the clinch.
Thanks Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villalobos tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Villalobos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Villalobos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villalobos is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villalobos's defenses.
Villalobos letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villalobos is breathing heavily.
Villalobos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villalobos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Villalobos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gracie tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Villalobos throws a big right hand that misses.
Villalobos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Villalobos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Villalobos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Villalobos wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Villalobos stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Villalobos fails with the takedown.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Villalobos against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos breaks from the clinch.
Villalobos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Villalobos tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villalobos takes a shot to the head.
Villalobos avoids the elbow strike from Gracie, against the cage.
Villalobos has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villalobos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Villalobos's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie swings for the body but Villalobos moves out of range.
Villalobos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Villalobos wants a takedown.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Villalobos.
Villalobos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Villalobos pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanks Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Villalobos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie tries to clinch but Villalobos moves out of range.
Villalobos shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Villalobos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Villalobos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Villalobos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villalobos misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thanks Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Villalobos.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Villalobos blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Villalobos blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villalobos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Villalobos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villalobos wants it to stay on the feet.
Villalobos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villalobos tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Thanks Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villalobos wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Villalobos missing with knees to the body.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Villalobos is blocking nicely.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Villalobos blocks with his arms.
Villalobos blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Villalobos is blocking nicely.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Villalobos blocks it.
Villalobos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie takes a swing at Villalobos's ribcage but misses.
Gracie leaves Villalobos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villalobos wants to clinch.
Villalobos swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Villalobos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thanks Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Villalobos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villalobos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Villalobos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villalobos breaks the clinch.
Gracie darts in and clinches Villalobos up against the cage.
Gracie wants to stall.
Villalobos can't break the clinch.
Villalobos dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Villalobos wants a takedown.
Villalobos looking for a takedown.
Villalobos is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Villalobos can't break the clinch.
Villalobos tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands an elbow inside that Villalobos shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos working hard to break the clinch.
Villalobos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villalobos's efforts to push away.
Villalobos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Villalobos is blocking nicely.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villalobos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago Villalobos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Villalobos has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villalobos's efforts to push away.
Villalobos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villalobos's efforts to push away.
Villalobos blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villalobos tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Villalobos wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanks Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanks Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquers II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquers II!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquers II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacquers II misses with a hook.
Pacquers II throws out a powerful jab.
Pacquers II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquers II drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Pacquers II is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Pacquers II putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquers II scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pacquers II is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacquers II missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Pacquers II.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson tries to work over Pacquers II's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquers II lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquers II presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquers II is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquers II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquers II misses with a looping right.
Pacquers II moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pacquers II.
Pacquers II pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pacquers II tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Pacquers II misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Pacquers II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquers II lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquers II fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquers II paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquers II scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacquers II tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Pacquers II.
Tyson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquers II cracks Tyson with a left hook right on the temple and Tyson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Pacquers II lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Tyson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquers II!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ever Last (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dr. Feelgood by Motley Crue. The key to victory for Ever Last has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
|
169 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ever Last!
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, Isaac Brown!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Last shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Last.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Last has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ever Last. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Last throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Last.
Brown tries to escape but Last is in control.
Last looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Last has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looks gassed!
Last trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Last stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Last lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Last on that attempt.
Last stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Last wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Last.
Last lands with a good body shot.
Isaac Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Last with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Last lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Last with that takedown attempt.
Last scores with a jab to the body.
Last throws a one two combo.
Last tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Last, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Last tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Last tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Last manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Last wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Last is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Last looking to control.
Last has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Ever Last wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Last tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Last lands an uppercut.
Brown pulls guard.
Last works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Last is controlling him
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Last has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Last's attempts to control the action.
Last working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Last. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Last trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ever Last dominated that round.
That's time! Last's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Last gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Last tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Last shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ever Last. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Last tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Last tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Last tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Last manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown postures up in Last's guard and throws a big left but Last blocks it.
Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown shoots in and bounces Last off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Last, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Last tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Last pulls guard effortlessly.
Last tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Last is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Last trying to control the position.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Last blocks nicely.
Last is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Last manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Last thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Last from controlling successfully.
Last wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Last is controlling him.
Last wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ever Last.
Last fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Last bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Last keeps moving and retains side control.
Last stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown avoids the head kick by Last.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown advances to full mount.
Last is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown wants to control the pace but Last is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Brown 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Last counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Last looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Last, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown blocks a head kick by Last.
Last throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown closes the distance but Last moves to the side
letting Last counter with a right hand.
Last lands with a good body shot.
Last has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Last's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown passes Last's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Last avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Last is trying to stand.
Brown is keen to just control but Last is a slippery customer.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Last knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Last manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Last defends it.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Last is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown wants to take a breather but Last is having none of it.
Last regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Last will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Last is keeping the position for now.
Last looking to control.
Brown trying to control but Last is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Last is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Last is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Last moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Last tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Last fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Brown misses.
Last jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a hook. Last ducked under it nicely.
Last tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Last gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ever Last. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Last goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Last swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Last scores with a leg kick.
Last throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Last's half guard.
Last gets back to full guard.
Brown stands up and waves to Last to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Brown!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Banks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iglesias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iglesias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iglesias circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Iglesias moved out of range nicely.
Banks connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Iglesias.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iglesias tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iglesias to the ground. Iglesias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iglesias - that will leave a mark!
Banks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iglesias keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks looks gassed!
Iglesias throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
It looks like Billy Banks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iglesias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iglesias.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iglesias.
A good leg kick by Iglesias.
Iglesias thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
Iglesias scores with a head kick.
Banks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iglesias lands a nice looking body kick.
Iglesias throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iglesias is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Iglesias chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iglesias. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iglesias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iglesias lands a big head kick that sends Banks tumbling to the mat! Iglesias takes a step backwards and waves Banks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Iglesias finish him?
Iglesias thumps Banks with a low kick.
Billy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iglesias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iglesias throws a quick head kick that knocks Banks silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Iglesias is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexandre Iglesias!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matty Hews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hews comes to the cage accompanied by animals. Hatfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deliverance Theme. Matty Hews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Hatfield's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
20
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matty Hews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Hews off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Matty Hews has been cut.
Hews 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.
Hews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hatfield dives on top into guard.
Hews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatfield preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hews has a closed guard, preventing Hatfield from standing up.
Hews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatfield is aware though and is defending well.
Hews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hatfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Hews keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.
Hews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield trying to control but Hews is working from the bottom.
Hews has a closed guard, preventing Hatfield from standing up.
Hatfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hews tries to get out of the position.
Hews has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hatfield is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hews.
Hatfield wants to control but Hews is keeping him busy.
Hatfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Hews moves out of range.
Hatfield lands a big head kick that sends Hews tumbling to the mat! Hatfield takes a step backwards and waves Hews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hews is rocked!
Jim Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Hews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Hatfield lands a heavy head kick that drops Hews. The ref tackles Hatfield to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hews was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jim Hatfield!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bernardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes has chosen California Love as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andres Bernardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardini throws a leg kick but Acevedes checks it.
Acevedes blocks a jab.
Bernardini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bernardini misses with a series of wild punches.
Acevedes blocks a low kick nicely.
Bernardini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernardini tries to bum rush Acevedes with a series of wild strikes but Acevedes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernardini throws an overhand right that lands on Acevedes's shoulder, as Acevedes tries to avoid the shot.
Bernardini throws a looping overhand right but Acevedes ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardini looks to throw the jab but Acevedes is out of range.
Bernardini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernardini throws a leg kick but Acevedes moved away.
Acevedes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardini throws a shot from downtown. Acevedes moves away and avoids it.
Bernardini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Acevedes's calf.
Acevedes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bernardini misses the jab.
A big left from Bernardini misses.
A big right from Bernardini misses.
Acevedes slips under a jab from Bernardini.
Bernardini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Acevedes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Acevedes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bernardini throws out the jab.
A jab from Bernardini misses.
Bernardini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acevedes throws out the jab.
Andres Bernardini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardini scores with a jab to the head.
Bernardini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Bernardini misses its intended target.
Acevedes shoots in and drives through. Bernardini sprawls well.
Acevedes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acevedes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernardini fails to land with a series of punches.
Acevedes blocks a jab.
Bernardini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acevedes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acevedes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernardini avoids it really well and circles away.
Acevedes tries for a takedown but Bernardini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andres Bernardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Acevedes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini misses with a looping right.
Acevedes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernardini.
Acevedes moves out of range as Bernardini strikes.
Bernardini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acevedes.
Bernardini looks to throw the jab but Acevedes is out of range.
Bernardini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernardini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernardini misses with an uppercut.
Bernardini throws a right hand that Acevedes ducks under and follows up with a left that Acevedes also avoids with ease.
Acevedes looks to throw the jab but Bernardini is out of range.
Bernardini throws a jab when Acevedes was well out of range.
Acevedes tries to move into range but Bernardini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bernardini throws a hook to the side of Acevedes's head but Acevedes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Acevedes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bernardini misses with a wild combination.
Bernardini stuffs the takedown attempt from Acevedes. Acevedes gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Bernardini does no damage.
Acevedes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Acevedes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bernardini missing with a left hand there. Acevedes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernardini misses with an uppercut.
Bernardini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Acevedes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Bernardini misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bernardini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acevedes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernardini pinned against the cage. Bernardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bernardini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernardini looks to land a right hand but Acevedes moved out of range.
Acevedes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bernardini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bernardini missing with a left hand there. Acevedes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acevedes ducks under a wild hook from Bernardini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Acevedes as he checks the leg kick.
Bernardini misses the jab.
Acevedes staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernardini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acevedes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acevedes checks a leg kick nicely.
Acevedes slips under a jab.
Bernardini tests Acevedes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Bernardini misses.
Nice shot by Bernardini.
Bernardini throws a looping overhand right but Acevedes ducks down to avoid it.
Bernardini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Acevedes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bernardini throws a looping overhand right but Acevedes ducks down to avoid it.
Bernardini scores with a one two! Acevedes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini misses with a body shot.
Bernardini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Acevedes is able to avoid easily.
Acevedes shoots in but Bernardini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andres Bernardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernardini misses with a straight left.
Acevedes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernardini.
Bernardini looks to throw the jab but Acevedes is out of range.
Bernardini lands an overhand right.
Acevedes defending well as Bernardini loads up on a big left hand.
Bernardini misses with a few strikes there.
Acevedes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bernardini. Bernardini obviously looking to wear him down.
Acevedes slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernardini misses with an uppercut.
Bernardini misses with a straight left.
Acevedes ducks under a wild hook from Bernardini.
Bernardini clobbers Acevedes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bernardini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acevedes.
Andres Bernardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Acevedes.
Bernardini misses with a leg kick.
Acevedes fails to land the takedown.
Bernardini fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bernardini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acevedes slips under a jab from Bernardini.
Acevedes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernardini.
Andres Bernardini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernardini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernardini digs a good body shot into Acevedes's ribs.
Bernardini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bernardini throws a right hand that Acevedes ducks under and follows up with a left that Acevedes also avoids with ease.
Bernardini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acevedes.
Acevedes misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Bernardini misses.
Bernardini works the jab nicely.
Bernardini misses with an uppercut. Acevedes saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bernardini dominated that second round.
That's time! Bernardini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bernardini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Bernardini misses.
Acevedes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acevedes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernardini.
Acevedes slips a jab and a cross from Bernardini.
Bernardini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernardini misses with a wild combination.
Acevedes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bernardini's waist but Bernardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acevedes off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedes dives in and grabs Bernardini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernardini pushes down on Acevedes's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Bernardini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Bernardini.
Bernardini misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernardini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernardini misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Bernardini.
A big right from Bernardini misses.
Bernardini stuffs the takedown attempt from Acevedes. Acevedes gets slowly back to his feet.
Andres Bernardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Acevedes.
Bernardini scores with a body shot.
Bernardini throws a right hand that Acevedes ducks under and follows up with a left that Acevedes also avoids with ease.
Acevedes needs to keep his hands up - Bernardini had a free shot at his head there.
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.
Bernardini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acevedes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernardini circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Acevedes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Acevedes blocks a jab.
Acevedes checks a leg kick nicely.
Bernardini has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bernardini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernardini wants to stand but Acevedes is controlling the position.
Bernardini pushes Acevedes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bernardini lunges at Acevedes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Acevedes's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acevedes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Acevedes defending well as Bernardini loads up on a big left hand.
Acevedes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernardini is looking to escape.
Acevedes trying to control from half guard but Bernardini is working away.
Acevedes prevents Bernardini from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardini won't allow Acevedes to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bernardini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bernardini is trying to escape back to his feet but Acevedes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bernardini tries to escape but Acevedes is in control.
Marcus Acevedes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernardini is looking to get back to his feet here but Acevedes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bernardini's back.
Bernardini looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Acevedes.
I think Bernardini 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bernardini!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
20% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between bennet Amparo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keka malu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
219 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bennet Amparo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, keka malu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amparo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Amparo.
Amparo is looking to clinch but malu is avoiding it.
Amparo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
malu is rocked!
Amparo shoots in but malu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
malu tries to bum rush Amparo with a series of wild strikes but Amparo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amparo lands with an uppercut that bounces malu off the cage and back into rage.
malu is still on wobbly legs! Can Amparo finish him?
Amparo cracks malu with a hook to the temple - malu is on wobbly legs here! Amparo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! malu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Amparo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). bennet Amparo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Moye will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Venture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Moye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moye misses with a body shot.
Moye throws a series of punches but Venture moves out of range.
Venture slips a jab and a cross from Moye.
Anthony Moye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moye shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venture enables Moye to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Venture wants to sweep but no luck.
Venture is trying to keep Moye in close.
Moye preventing the sweep.
Venture looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture keeping full guard, as Moye tries to pass.
Moye wants to stand and escape but instead Venture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venture passes into half guard.
Venture is trying to control the action in half guard but Moye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venture is trying to control. Moye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Venture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Venture is looking to pass Moye's guard but actually Moye recovers to full guard.
Venture trying to control but Moye is working from the bottom.
Venture stays in close to Moye's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Venture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venture looking to pass the guard.
Moye is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Venture has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Moye taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Venture!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasil Wasilew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasil Wasilew has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
130 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
150 cm
25
132 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasil Wasilew!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau misses with a double jab.
Wasilew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lau doesn't seem bothered though.
Wasilew throws an overhand right that lands on Lau's shoulder, as Lau tries to avoid the shot.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wasilew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wasilew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lau's elbow.
Wasilew wants to get back to striking at distance but Lau won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Wasilew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Wasilew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau keeps control of Wasilew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wasilew can't break the clinch.
Lau tries to pull guard but Wasilew won't allow it.
Wasilew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilew is trying to break free.
Wasilew is trying to force a seperation but Lau has the dominant position.
Lau tries to pull guard but Wasilew won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tin Lau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wasilew misses with a series of wild punches.
Lau has managed to clinch.
Wasilew should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wasilew looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lau manages to break the clinch.
Wasil Wasilew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lau is looking to clinch.
Lau misses with a body shot
and Wasilew counters with a three punch combo that has Lau backing up. Lau nods at Wasilew to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Wasilew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasilew misses with a wild combination.
Wasil Wasilew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasilew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wasilew misses the jab.
Wasilew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasilew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasilew was well out of range. Poor timing from Lau.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lau counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Wasilew.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with an uppercut.
Lau staying out of range there.
Lau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wasilew. Wasilew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wasilew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasilew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lau misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Lau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wasilew doesn't seem phased though.
Wasilew throws a right and a left that Lau avoids nicely.
Wasilew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lau lands with a good body shot.
Wasilew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lau closes the distance and clinches up with Wasilew, looking for a takedown. Lau pushes Wasilew against the cage but Wasilew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasilew should have avoided that one.
Wasilew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wasilew duly obliges.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Wasilew circles away.
Wasilew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wasilew misses with a series of wild punches.
Wasilew is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lau takes a swing at Wasilew's ribcage but misses.
Wasilew misses with a straight left.
Wasilew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasilew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wasilew scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau throws a big shot that misses.
Wasilew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wasilew looks to land a combination. Lau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Lau 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.
Wasilew misses with a double jab
and Lau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasilew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wasilew misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasilew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lau counters with a left and a right that stings Wasilew.
A big right from Lau misses.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lau counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasilew misses with a looping right.
Lau slips under a jab from Wasilew.
Lau scores with a jab. Wasilew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wasilew with a hook.
Lau takes one on the button.
Wasilew misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lau throws out a powerful jab.
Wasilew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wasilew throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau throws a jab when Wasilew was well out of range.
Wasilew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lau counters with a two punch combo.
Lau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wasilew.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Wasilew lands.
Lau misses with a hook.
Wasilew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau throws a looping overhand right but Wasilew ducks down to avoid it.
Wasilew misses with a few strikes there.
Lau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wasilew is trying to defend but Lau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasilew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lau.
Lau is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wasilew as he works his way to full guard.
Wasilew is trying to control the position but Lau postures up.
Lau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilew is trying to keep Lau in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lau drops back looking for a leg! Wasilew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wasilew manages to kick Lau off! Lau jumps back into Wasilew's guard.
Wasilew controls Lau momentarily but Lau frees himself.
Wasilew keeping moving, preventing Lau from controlling successfully.
Lau tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasilew is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lau trying to control but Wasilew is working from the bottom.
Lau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasilew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lau is pushing down on Wasilew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasilew is fighting to maintain full guard but Lau has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lau tries to pass to full mount but Wasilew defends it.
Lau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Lau 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!
Lau throws the left hand but Wasilew avoids the punch easily.
Wasilew misses with a body shot.
Wasilew misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a left to the body.
Wasilew misses with a combination
and Wasilew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Lau misses.
Wasilew scores with a body shot.
Wasilew fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasilew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lau looks to land a combination but Wasilew avoids it well.
Wasilew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasilew with a hook.
Wasilew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wasilew lands a glancing blow to the side of Lau's head.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lau moves into the clinch.
Lau gets control of Wasilew's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau successfully pulls guard.
Lau pushes Wasilew off and gets back to his feet.
Wasilew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wasilew lands with a nice body punch.
Wasilew swings for the body but Lau moves out of range.
Wasilew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tin Lau is winning the standup battle so far.
Lau moves out of range as Wasilew strikes.
Lau throws a right and a left that Wasilew avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilew lands a jab-cross combination.
Wasilew misses with a hook to the body
and Lau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasilew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasilew tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasilew punishes Lau's body with a nice straight punch.
Wasil Wasilew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lau staying out of range there.
Wasilew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lau dives in and grabs Wasilew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wasilew pushes down on Lau's head and hops out.
Wasilew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wasilew ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Wasilew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasilew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Lau misses.
Lau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wasilew's waist but Wasilew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lau off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasilew throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Wasilew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lau to score with a decent uppercut.
Wasilew gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lau to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wasilew trying to control the position.
Wasilew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wasilew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lau is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tin Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lau 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tin Lau!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
166 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stafjard swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Dunn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stafjard's guard.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stafjard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stafjard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunn working the head with strikes.
Stafjard being controlled for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Dunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard struggling a bit here.
Stafjard regains half guard, as Dunn was trying to land strikes.
Dunn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stafjard to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
Dunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stafjard is keeping the position for now.
Dunn scoring with some ground and pound.
Stafjard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Dunn trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stafjard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Dunn trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Dunn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dunn stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily
and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Stafjard.
Dunn pushes Stafjard up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dunn as the two fighters clinch.
Dunn lands a shoulder strike.
Dunn is trying to trip Stafjard. He has hold of a leg but Stafjard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dunn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dunn 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.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
Stafjard looks gassed!
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Stafjard blocks nicely.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunn distracts Stafjard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stafjard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Stafjard blocks nicely.
Dunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn thows a big elbow that misses.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stafjard has his takedown stuffed
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Mark Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stafjard dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stafjard defending well though.
Dunn wants to control but Stafjard is keeping him busy.
Dunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dunn drops an elbow to the side of Stafjard's head.
Dunn trying to control the action but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
Stafjard wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn moves into full mount! Stafjard won't be happy about that!
Stafjard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dunn lands a nice shot to the head.
Dunn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dunn controlling from the full mount.
Dunn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stafjard has worked his arm free - good work by Stafjard!
Dunn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafjard keeps working.
Dunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stafjard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dunn landing a few strikes.
Dunn cracks Stafjard with a big elbow.
Stafjard is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn cracks Stafjard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunn lands an elbow.
Mark Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Stafjard's head but Stafjard avoids it well.
Dunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stafjard, who protects the arm well.
Stafjard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stafjard, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stafjard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stafjard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafjard keeps working.
Stafjard tries to bench press Dunn off him but Dunn keeps the position.
Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn working the strikes but Stafjard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stafjard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunn has managed to clinch.
Stafjard has Dunn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dunn gets through Stafjard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dunn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dunn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stafjard regains guard.
Dunn postures up in Stafjard's guard and throws a big left but Stafjard blocks it.
Dunn postures up and lands a big shot to Stafjard's brow.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stafjard is looking for a triangle but Dunn pushes his legs off easily.
Dunn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafjard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stafjard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stafjard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stafjard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stafjard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
Dunn stands and throws Stafjard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stafjard wants to control but Dunn postures up.
Stafjard parries the strikes from Dunn easily there. Dunn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stafjard to escape.
Stafjard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stafjard is not content to let Dunn control the position.
Dunn misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard is not content to let Dunn control the position.
Dunn cracks Stafjard with a big elbow.
Stafjard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dunn is looking to take a break and control but Stafjard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stafjard struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Dunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stafjard is being controlled here.
Stafjard struggling a bit here.
Dunn lands an elbow.
Dunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stafjard can do to turn this around?
Dunn is looking to take a break and control but Stafjard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stafjard misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stafjard's guard now.
Dunn stands up over Stafjard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunn landing with the ground and pound.
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stafjard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stafjard keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Dunn throws a strike but Stafjard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stafjard wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn working a defensive guard but Stafjard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dunn is trying to control Stafjard's posture but Stafjard avoids it.
Dunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stafjard wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Stafjard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dunn wants to control but Stafjard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dunn is trying to keep Stafjard in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stafjard wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
Dunn is pulling down on Stafjard's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stafjard postures up.
Stafjard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Dunn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Stafjard down.
Stafjard misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is nestled in close to Stafjard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dunn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dunn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stafjard's face.
Dunn unloading with bombs!
Stafjard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dunn looking to finish Stafjard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stafjard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dunn.
Stafjard is squirming around, avoiding Dunn's attempts to control the action.
Dunn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stafjard is bucking up trying to escape but Dunn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dunn with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stafjard is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn had his way with JanOle Stafjard in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dunn duly obliges.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Dunn to work.
Dunn digs a right hand into Stafjard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stafjard's gas tank.
Dunn has picked Stafjard up - he's going for a ride! Dunn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dunn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Stafjard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dunn trying to control the pace.
Dunn seems to be working for a kimura but Stafjard defends the submission attempt.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Dunn controlling the action here.
Stafjard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
Dunn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control but Stafjard is having none of it.
Dunn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stafjard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dunn.
Stafjard is looking to improve his position but Dunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Dunn lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunn wants to control the pace but Stafjard is squirming around nicely.
Stafjard is bucking up trying to escape but Dunn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stafjard looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dunn controlling from mount.
Dunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dunn!
Mark Dunn retains his bantamweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
