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GAMMA#191 Pope v Hammer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. Robbie Law has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddy Fernandez's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law looks to clinch
and Fernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law tries to clinch but Fernandez moves away
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Law 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.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Fernandez pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
Fernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Fernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez prevents Law from getting back to his feet.
Law is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez stops Law from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Fernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Law is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Fernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Law keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Law is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law striking from half guard on the bottom.
Law is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Law's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Law tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Law wants to clinch
and Fernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fernandez with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Law.
It looks like Freddy Fernandez has been cut.
Law misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Fernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Law tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Law throws an off balance right hand
and Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Fernandez with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Law.
Fernandez trying to land knees to the body.
Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fernandez uses from the top position.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez is one step ahead there.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law has his hands on Fernandez's head, controlling the position.
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez passes Law's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Law.
Law has momentary wrist control but Fernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Law is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law!
Law connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law in side control lands a decent elbow.
Freddy Fernandez's cut is getting worse.
Law decides to stand back up. Law steps back and let's Fernandez get back to his feet.
Law closes the distance and pushes Fernandez back into the cage.
Law gets through Fernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Freddy Fernandez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez misses with the head strike.
Law tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law feints and then cracks Fernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandez down.
Law gets a takedown into half guard.
Law wants to stand but Fernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Law throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freddy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Law.
Fernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fernandez gets tackled into the cage by Law. Law maintains the clinch.
Fernandez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Law tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Law pulls guard effortlessly.
Fernandez throws a strike but Law rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandez has wrist control.
Fernandez looking to control.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Law trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
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.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fernandez controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Law trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Law postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Law scoring with some ground and pound.
Fernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Law controls the pace.
Robbie Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Law advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Fernandez's temple.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Law 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Law!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Ayricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayricke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matheus Ayricke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Ayricke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayricke misses with the combination.
Ayricke misses with a two punch combination.
Ayricke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ayricke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant.
Ayricke misses with a double jab
and Durant counters with an inside leg kick.
Durant scores with a nice head shot.
Ayricke moves out of range of the leg kick from Durant.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ayricke blocks the body kick.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ayricke's head.
Durant misses with a kick to the body.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ayricke's head backwards.
Ayricke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durant counters with a good low kick that Ayricke was not able to check.
Ayricke looks gassed!
Durant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ayricke.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant lands a left and a right that send Ayricke crashing to the mat, dazed. Durant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ayricke is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Durant! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Durant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes into the arena with Born of a Broken Man blaring out of the sound system. Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The game. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Austin Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Houston shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Houston lands a jab-cross combination.
Houston misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Houston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin Houston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker's entrance music is Feuer Frei. A fine choice. Oleg Aschenbreaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Aschenbreaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aschenbreaker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Creed!
Aschenbreaker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Creed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Creed and Aschenbreaker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aschenbreaker just content to control the position.
Creed tries to improve position but can't.
Aschenbreaker wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Creed's legs.
Aschenbreaker prevents Creed from escaping the position.
Aschenbreaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aschenbreaker wants to control for a moment but Creed uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aschenbreaker is looking to advance position but Creed won't allow it.
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.
Aschenbreaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Aschenbreaker is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position.
Aschenbreaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Creed is staying active underneath Aschenbreaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aschenbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Creed is just riding it out for now. Aschenbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker tries to pass to full mount but Creed defends it.
Aschenbreaker is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Aschenbreaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creed is trying to stand.
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.
Aschenbreaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Creed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker is looking to advance position but Creed won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed is defending against the submission attempts here by Aschenbreaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Aschenbreaker dominated that round.
That's time! Aschenbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed misses with a jab to the body
and Aschenbreaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Creed's guard.
Aschenbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Aschenbreaker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is refusing to be controlled, as Aschenbreaker sits in half guard.
Creed pushes Aschenbreaker off looking to stand but Aschenbreaker dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aschenbreaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Creed tries to kick Aschenbreaker off but Aschenbreaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aschenbreaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aschenbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Creed is just riding it out for now. Aschenbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a kimura here.
Creed gets full guard.
Aschenbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aschenbreaker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Creed dives on top into guard.
Aschenbreaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Creed passes into side control.
Aschenbreaker tries to improve position but can't.
Creed decides to stand back up.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a sloppy body shot
and Aschenbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aschenbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Creed swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Aschenbreaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Aschenbreaker passes Creed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a kimura here.
Creed is looking to control Aschenbreaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creed avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Aschenbreaker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aschenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aschenbreaker connects with a leg kick. Creed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aschenbreaker counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
Creed throws a poor cross that misses
and Aschenbreaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aschenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Aschenbreaker has double underhooks.
Aschenbreaker has Creed pressed against the cage, preventing Creed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Aschenbreaker.
Creed stalling in the clinch but Aschenbreaker improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker scores with a shot to the side of Creed's head.
Aschenbreaker is working Creed over against the cage.
Creed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aschenbreaker is keeping busy.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Aschenbreaker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed breaks the clinch.
Aschenbreaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aschenbreaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aschenbreaker controlling from the top position.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Aschenbreaker passes into half guard.
Aschenbreaker is working for a kimura but Creed is defending it quite comfortably.
Oleg Aschenbreaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker seems to be working for a kimura but Creed defends the submission attempt.
Aschenbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aschenbreaker trying to control from Creed's half guard. Creed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aschenbreaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aschenbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Creed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creed connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aschenbreaker.
Creed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aschenbreaker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aschenbreaker postures up.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Aschenbreaker from controlling successfully.
Aschenbreaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Aschenbreaker from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Aschenbreaker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Creed throws a lazy uppercut
and Aschenbreaker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Creed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aschenbreaker has control of Creed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Creed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Aschenbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aschenbreaker, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Aschenbreaker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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281 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia misses with a combination
and Mikhailovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown but Venturia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venturia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venturia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhailovich.
Some wild striking there from Venturia.
Venturia leaves Mikhailovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venturia moves into the clinch.
Mikhailovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Venturia.
Mikhailovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mikhailovich is trying to drag Venturia to the mat but Venturia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Mikhailovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venturia blocks the elbow strike.
Venturia lands with a right to the head.
Mikhailovich takes a shot to the head.
Mikhailovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Venturia dodges an elbow strike from Mikhailovich.
Venturia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses with an elbow strike.
Venturia scores with a shoulder strike.
Mikhailovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Venturia.
Come on Venturia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mikhailovich looking for a takedown.
Venturia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venturia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhailovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venturia moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mikhailovich goes down! Can Venturia finish him!?
It looks like Dmitri Mikhailovich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venturia wants to pass the guard but Mikhailovich is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikhailovich is on top in guard.
Venturia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mikhailovich is controlling him.
Mikhailovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venturia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich trying to control but Venturia is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailovich stops Venturia from standing up.
Venturia pulls Mikhailovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jesse Venturia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Venturia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venturia wants to clinch
and Mikhailovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick from Venturia lands but Mikhailovich takes it in his stride.
Venturia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mikhailovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venturia looks gassed!
Venturia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhailovich misses with a straight left.
Venturia tries to clinch there but Mikhailovich circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia misses with a combination
enabling Mikhailovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhailovich connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Venturia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Venturia moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailovich pushes him off.
Mikhailovich misses with a right hand
and Venturia counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhailovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Venturia.
Mikhailovich misses with a wild body shot.
Venturia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venturia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mikhailovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailovich misses with a right hand
letting Venturia counter with a right hand.
Mikhailovich throws a right hand that misses
and Venturia lands a stunning uppercut that sends Mikhailovich to the mat!
Mikhailovich is rocked!
Venturia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikhailovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikhailovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venturia is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venturia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikhailovich is just riding it out for now. Venturia eventually gives up the hold.
Venturia is thwarting Mikhailovich's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Venturia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mikhailovich throws a right hand that misses
and Venturia counters by moving into the clinch.
Mikhailovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Venturia manages to pull guard.
Mikhailovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Venturia looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailovich defends easily.
Mikhailovich being controlled here momentarily.
Venturia wants to stand up but Mikhailovich is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venturia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailovich has managed to get both his arms back between Venturia's legs - danger averted.
Venturia wants to stand up but Mikhailovich is controlling him.
Mikhailovich trying to control but Venturia is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikhailovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mikhailovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Venturia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mikhailovich has Venturia in his guard.
Venturia wants to control from the top but Mikhailovich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Venturia!
Mikhailovich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Venturia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Venturia!
Venturia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venturia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Venturia throws a right hand that Mikhailovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhailovich also avoids with ease.
Venturia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Venturia closes the distance and clinches.
Venturia blocks the elbow strike.
Mikhailovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Mikhailovich has Venturia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Venturia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Venturia pulls guard.
Venturia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venturia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikhailovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Venturia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mikhailovich, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venturia tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailovich is retaining full guard.
Mikhailovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venturia controls the pace.
Mikhailovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhailovich keeping moving, preventing Venturia from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Venturia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut.
That's time! Mikhailovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Venturia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Venturia tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Venturia.
Venturia has Mikhailovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhailovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Venturia gets an underhook and turns Mikhailovich into the cage.
Venturia jumps guard.
Venturia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venturia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailovich manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venturia wants to pass the guard but Mikhailovich is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mikhailovich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mikhailovich has escaped and now he's on top!
Venturia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikhailovich!
Venturia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mikhailovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mikhailovich!
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venturia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venturia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venturia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venturia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venturia!
Venturia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mikhailovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venturia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhailovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Venturia's guard! Nice work there by Mikhailovich!
Mikhailovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venturia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venturia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venturia!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mikhailovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Venturia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venturia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhailovich's hands.
Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut is getting worse.
Mikhailovich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhailovich misses with a shot to the body
and Venturia counters with a head kick that drops Mikhailovich!
Oh Mikhailovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venturia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikhailovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Venturia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikhailovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jesse Venturia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich keeping moving, preventing Venturia from controlling successfully.
Venturia wants to pass the guard but Mikhailovich is keeping the position.
Venturia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dmitri Mikhailovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Venturia.
Venturia closes the distance and clinches.
Venturia tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Venturia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Venturia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Venturia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Jurgen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jurgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod Rico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jurgen is in Rico's guard.
Jurgen wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Jurgen looking to sit in guard and control but Rico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rico preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jurgen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurgen's guard.
Jurgen is staying active underneath Rico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgen wants to control but Rico is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rico is keen to just control but Jurgen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico prevents Jurgen from improving his position.
Jurgen is trying to control but can't.
Rico wants to take a breather but Jurgen is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rod Rico hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jurgen misses with a two punch combination.
Rico staying out of range there.
Rico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Rod Rico has been cut.
Nice shot by Rico.
Rico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgen tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgen. Rico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgen punishes Rico's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rico looks gassed!
Jurgen misses with a takedown attempt - Rico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Rico misses.
Rico misses with a right hand
and Jurgen counters with a right hand that sends Rico tumbling to the canvas! Can Jurgen finish him? He dives into Rico's guard looking to do just that!
Rico is rocked!
Jurgen gets to his feet and stands over Rico, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rico felt that one! Jurgen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rico from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jurgen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlson 's entrance music is Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. A fine choice. Webster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - Dead Horse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.
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268 lbs
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster misses with a kick to the body.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Webster.
Webster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Webster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
carlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
carlson avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
Webster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webster tries to land a knee to the head but carlson blocks with his arms.
Webster looking to throw knees to the head but carlson is blocking nicely.
carlson has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
carlson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Webster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Webster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from carlson .
carlson is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks.
carlson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Charles carlson has been cut.
carlson tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles carlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster tries to land knees in the clinch but carlson avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Webster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Webster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from carlson .
The referee calls for Webster to work.
Webster receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster scores a nice knee to the body.
Webster just leaning against carlson , taking a breather.
Webster unloads a knee to the mid-section. carlson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Webster obliges.
carlson is breathing heavily.
Webster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. carlson is defending well for now.
Webster working carlson over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster effectively controlling the action here.
carlson managing to block the knees to the body from Webster.
carlson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webster prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Webster.
Webster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Webster avoiding damage.
carlson avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Webster obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
carlson avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
carlson avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
Webster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Webster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webster stalls.
Webster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Webster unloads a knee to the mid-section. carlson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Webster lands a nice knee to the body.
Webster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
carlson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster gets underhooks to prevent carlson 's takedown attempt.
carlson avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
Webster missing with knees to the body.
Webster lands a good knee to the midsection. carlson won't want to take too many of those.
Webster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Webster landing knees to the body.
Webster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. carlson is defending well for now.
Webster lands a knee to the head.
Webster landing knees to the head.
Webster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
carlson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Webster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. carlson is working away from the top position though.
carlson stops Webster from getting back to his feet.
Webster has his hands clasped together around carlson 's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
carlson prevents Webster from standing back up.
carlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working.
Webster is looking to escape.
Webster won't allow carlson to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Webster lands but carlson takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Webster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles carlson 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
carlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webster was well out of range. Poor timing from carlson .
carlson misses with a combination
and Webster counters with a big head kick but carlson shrugs it off.
carlson slips a straight right by Webster.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
carlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webster moves away.
carlson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Chris Webster has been cut.
Webster closes the distance but carlson moves to the side
letting carlson counter with a right hand.
Webster misses with a leg kick
and carlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster is looking to land body kicks.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster moves out of range as carlson strikes.
Webster checks the leg kick.
carlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Webster moves away from the strike by carlson .
carlson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
carlson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webster is looking to escape.
carlson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
carlson looking to finish with strikes here!
carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
carlson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Webster looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson controlling from mount.
Webster is trying desperately to improve position.
carlson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Webster is rocked!
Webster tries to hold on but carlson postures up.
carlson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Webster goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for carlson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles carlson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moose Drool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
282 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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27
260 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moose Drool!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu blocks a head kick by Drool.
A lazy body kick from Drool
and Ryuu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drool's guard now.
Ryuu controlling from the top position.
Drool is looking to stand up but Ryuu isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryuu throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryuu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryuu postures up in Drool's guard and throws a big left but Drool blocks it.
Ryuu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryuu passes into half guard.
Drool is in trouble now - Ryuu has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drool tries to hold on but Ryuu pushes him away.
Drool is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ryuu controlling his opponent.
Ryuu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drool wants to control but Ryuu is having none of it.
Ryuu unloads with some shots from mount but Drool bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ryuu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Moose Drool has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryuu looking to control but Drool is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryuu has hold of Drool's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drool manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryuu prevents Drool from getting the reversal.
Ryuu controlling the pace for now.
Ryuu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drool looks a forlorn figure.
Ryuu landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Moose Drool's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moose Drool's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuudai Ryuu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes to the cage accompanied by do you really want to hurt me. Priebcko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Dreams kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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283 lbs
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240 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Priebcko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priebcko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Priebcko to counter with a crisp jab.
Priebcko clinches up against the cage.
Itz stalls.
Priebcko is trying to maintain a safe position but Itz gets an underhook and turns Priebcko into the cage.
Itz wants the takedown. Priebcko is fighting it off but Itz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Priebcko's guard against the cage.
Priebcko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Priebcko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Itz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priebcko is working away from the top position though.
Itz is positioning himself well to prevent Priebcko advancing to mount.
Priebcko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priebcko.
Itz is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Itz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Priebcko seems to be working for a kimura but Itz defends the submission attempt.
Priebcko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Itz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priebcko is working for a kimura but Itz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Priebcko.
Priebcko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itz sees it coming and defends easily.
Priebcko is looking for a kimura but Itz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priebcko to get the leverage.
Itz manages to get to full guard.
Priebcko won't allow Itz to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priebcko trying to control but Itz is working from the bottom.
Priebcko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priebcko thows a big elbow that misses.
Priebcko trying to control the position from guard on top but Itz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priebcko gets to his feet - Itz follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priebcko misses with a jab to the body
and Itz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Priebcko won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheez Itz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Itz misses with a left hand
and Priebcko counters with a straight right hand.
Itz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Itz misses
and Priebcko counters with a good low kick that Itz was not able to check.
Itz misses with a shot to the body
and Priebcko counters with a stiff right hand.
Itz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priebcko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Itz's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priebcko tried to score with a low kick but Itz checks it.
Priebcko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Itz!
Itz is looking to wear down Priebcko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Priebcko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itz manages to avoid it.
Itz misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Priebcko misses with a left hand
and Itz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Itz.
Itz fails with the takedown.
Itz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko lands a lovely overhand right.
Priebcko misses with a series of wild punches.
Itz misses with a hook
and Priebcko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priebcko stuffs the takedown attempt from Itz. Itz gets slowly back to his feet.
Itz misses with a body punch
and Priebcko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priebcko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itz counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priebcko works Itz's body with a nice hook.
Itz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Itz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Itz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Priebcko counter with a right hand.
Itz misses with a body shot
and Priebcko counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko tries to work over Itz's front leg with a kick but Itz checks it.
Itz misses the body punch
and Priebcko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itz shoots in and drives through. Priebcko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheez Itz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itz avoids the body shot from Priebcko.
Priebcko cracks Itz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Itz fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheez Itz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Priebcko tries to avoid it but Itz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Priebcko to the ground. Priebcko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Priebcko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Priebcko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itz misses with a combination
and Priebcko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priebcko throws a leg kick but Itz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheez Itz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itz tries to bum rush Priebcko with a series of wild strikes but Priebcko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itz stuffs the takedown.
Itz lands a right hook to the body.
Itz misses with a hook to the body
so Priebcko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Itz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priebcko wants to stand but Itz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Priebcko pushing down on Itz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priebcko prevents Itz from improving his position.
Priebcko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Priebcko is trying to control. Itz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itz gets back to full guard.
Priebcko thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itz working a defensive guard here.
Priebcko being controlled here momentarily.
Itz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priebcko stops Itz from standing up.
Itz keeping moving, preventing Priebcko from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Priebcko works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Itz swings widly with a right hand
letting Priebcko counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Itz. Beautiful body shot.
Itz moves away from the strike by Priebcko.
Itz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Itz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Priebcko counters with a big head kick but Itz shrugs it off.
Itz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Priebcko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Priebcko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Priebcko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Priebcko 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Priebcko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Nine Inch Nails - Wish as his entrance music. Trent Pope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
273 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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25
285 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Pope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Pope counters with a huge head kick that drops Hammer! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Pope!
Trent Pope retains his heavyweight title!
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