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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Repo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Repo circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic wants to land a leg kick but Repo is out of range.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Repo moves out of range as Filipovic strikes.
Filipovic lands with a straight right. Repo didn't see that one coming.
Filipovic defending well as Repo loads up on a big left hand.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Repo misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Repo avoids them all with ease.
Repo thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Repo ducks under and follows up with a left that Repo also avoids with ease.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Repo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filipovic's head backwards.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Repo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Repo looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
A slow jab from Filipovic misses its intended target.
Filipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Repo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Repo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Filipovic missing with a left hand there. Repo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Repo.
Repo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Repo catches Filipovic right on the button with a cross.
Repo tries to land a front kick but Filipovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Repo avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Repo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Repo counters with a left to the body.
Filipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repo.
Filipovic throws a low kick but Repo avoids it.
Filipovic moves out of range as Repo strikes.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Repo pushes Filipovic away with a front kick.
Repo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Repo connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Repo misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries a low kick but Repo avoids it.
A head kick by Filipovic misses
and Repo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filipovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filipovic walks into a stiff left hand from Repo.
Filipovic tries to land a body kick
and Repo counters with a left to the body.
Repo cracks Filipovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filipovic looks to land a right hand but Repo moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Repo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Repo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Repo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic.
Repo blocks a leg kick.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic staying out of range there.
Repo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic scores with a jab. Repo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Repo misses with a double jab
and Filipovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Repo throws out the jab.
Filipovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Repo.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic moves away from the strike by Repo.
Filipovic throws a hook but Repo avoids it easily.
Filipovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Mike Repo is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Repo counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Repo. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Repo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Repo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Repo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a body kick the misses
and Repo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Repo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filipovic works over Repo's head and body with a nice combination.
Filipovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Filipovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Filipovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Repo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Repo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Repo counters with a leg kick.
Repo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filipovic on the side of the head.
Filipovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Repo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Repo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Repo slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses
and Repo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipovic looks for the body kick but Repo saw that one coming.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Filipovic finds it's way through Repo's defenses.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Repo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic misses with a double jab
and Repo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic tests Repo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Repo.
Filipovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Repo counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
Repo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Repo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Repo to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Repo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic feints and then cracks Repo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Repo down.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Repo.
Repo misses with a body shot.
Repo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Filipovic misses with a jab to the body
and Repo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Repo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipovic misses the jab.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repo.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Repo counters with a body kick that stops Filipovic in his tracks momentarily.
Filipovic swings for the body but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic defending well as Repo loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Filipovic both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Repo counters with a nice leg kick.
Repo swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Filipovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Repo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filipovic's knee momentarily.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Repo avoids it well.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Repo avoids them all with ease.
Repo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Repo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Repo avoids it well.
Repo digs a good body shot into Filipovic's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Repo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Repo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Repo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mike Repo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mike Repo!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mike Repo!
Mike Repo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valeniej Khardiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eleomar Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khardiov comes to the cage accompanied by pc part klatka. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valeniej Khardiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleomar Cabbat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khardiov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabbat scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Valeniej Khardiov has been cut.
Cabbat throws a head kick that misses.
Cabbat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabbat jumps into guard, dragging Khardiov to the mat.
Cabbat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khardiov wants to control from the top but Cabbat keeps moving.
Cabbat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khardiov's guard.
Cabbat passes Khardiov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khardiov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabbat is controlling the pace.
Khardiov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cabbat on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khardiov defends it well.
Cabbat controlling the action here.
Khardiov wants to improve his position but Cabbat is controlling well.
Cabbat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Khardiov wants to improve his position but Cabbat is controlling well.
Cabbat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eleomar Cabbat was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cabbat pushes Khardiov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabbat.
Cabbat jumps into guard, dragging Khardiov to the mat.
Khardiov won't allow Cabbat to sweep him here.
Cabbat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khardiov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khardiov is breathing heavily.
Cabbat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cabbat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khardiov's half guard.
Cabbat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabbat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleomar Cabbat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valeniej Khardiov's cut.
That's time! Khardiov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabbat has managed to clinch.
Khardiov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabbat smiles and moves away.
Khardiov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabbat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Cabbat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cabbat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabbat closes the distance and pushes Khardiov back into the cage.
Khardiov has had enough of the clinch but Cabbat keeps him there for the moment.
Cabbat has hold of one of Khardiov's legs. Khardiov is fighting the takedown attempt but Cabbat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabbat is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabbat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eleomar Cabbat.
Khardiov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabbat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cabbat passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khardiov tries to kick Cabbat off in order to stand up. Cabbat Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cabbat controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat decides to stand back up.
Cabbat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khardiov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cabbat is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khardiov is trying to escape and Cabbat transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khardiov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cabbat! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eleomar Cabbat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lindquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alen Zalac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lindquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Lindquist.
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Lindquist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Lindquist.
Robert Lindquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindquist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindquist cracks Zalac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zalac looks gassed!
Lindquist scores with a sloppy right hand. Zalac should have avoided that one.
A jab from Lindquist finds it's way through Zalac's defenses.
Zalac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lindquist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindquist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zalac's hands.
Zalac is looking to clinch but Lindquist is avoiding it.
Lindquist connects with a crisp jab.
Lindquist connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindquist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindquist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zalac's head backwards.
Lindquist lands a jab-cross combination.
Lindquist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindquist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindquist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zalac momentarily.
Zalac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lindquist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zalac is rocked!
Lindquist drops Zalac with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zalac! Lindquist dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Robert Lindquist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Stone!
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, Jake Moody!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moody is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Moody circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moody with a poor takedown
and Stone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moody's guard.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Moody gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Moody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone has his foot on Moody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moody works his way back into a safe position though.
Moody throwing strikes but missing.
Moody wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone pushes Moody off and gets back to his feet.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Moody.
Moody tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moody.
Moody with a poor takedown
and Stone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moody!
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Moody but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone goes for an armbar but Moody turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moody.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moody is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Moody defends easily.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moody has gone for a leg lock! Stone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moody's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Moody is striking off his back. Stone thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moody has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone working Moody over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Stone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moody wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries for a takedown but Moody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moody doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. Moody fights it but they end up in guard.
Moody keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Kevin Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone stands and steps away. Moody gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moody cracks Stone with a good jab.
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moody to the mat! Moody manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Moody has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moody manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Moody in his guard.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moody content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moody off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kevin Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moody gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moody!
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moody is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Stone wants to finish this one by submission but Moody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moody?
Stone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moody turns into him and now he's in Stone's guard.
Stone working for a triangle but Moody defends it easily.
Moody landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moody stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Stone throws up his legs and catches Moody in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Moody tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Stone! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Jones (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.
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22
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beebe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beebe thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones looks gassed!
Beebe throws a one two combo.
Jones is rocked!
Beebe scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Beebe finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beebe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beebe steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beebe follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Beebe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sakrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigue Francouer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Sakrovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigue Francouer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francouer scores with a kick to the body.
Francouer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francouer wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakrovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francouer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakrovski backs up against the cage.
It looks like Matt Sakrovski has been cut.
Sakrovski shoots in for a takedown but Francouer shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakrovski dives in and grabs Francouer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francouer pushes down on Sakrovski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Sakrovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakrovski is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Francouer.
Francouer gets a clinch.
Francouer pulls Sakrovski into guard.
Francouer pushes Sakrovski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sakrovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francouer gets a clinch.
Francouer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakrovski has hold of Francouer's hands but Francouer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Francouer lands with a punch from 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. Francouer connects with a nice short shot to Sakrovski's temple.
Francouer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sakrovski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigue Francouer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ditte sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
178 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ditte sebastien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
sebastien fails with a takedown attempt.
sebastien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but sebastien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sebastien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but sebastien persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ditte sebastien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
sebastien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten sebastien somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as sebastien shoots in.
sebastien shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor looks to land a combination but sebastien avoids it well.
sebastien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
sebastien backs away from a small jab...but Taylor lunges forward with a huge superman punch! sebastien crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Taylor with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jason Taylor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Selleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selleck comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. Gracie has chosen Black & Yellow as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Selleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selleck digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Selleck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Selleck as he connects with a hook.
Selleck gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie stops Selleck from standing up.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Selleck has wrist control.
Gracie 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Selleck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selleck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Selleck tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Selleck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Selleck is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Selleck and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Selleck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Selleck's legs.
Selleck is looking for a sweep.
Selleck dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Selleck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selleck wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Selleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Selleck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Selleck wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Selleck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Selleck is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Selleck is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Selleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Selleck stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Selleck!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Selleck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Selleck off and has taken his back!
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to break Selleck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Selleck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Selleck tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie 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.
Selleck closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Selleck.
Selleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Selleck.
Selleck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Selleck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Selleck connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Selleck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selleck circles away.
Dom Selleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Selleck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Selleck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selleck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Selleck dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Selleck scores with a jab to the body.
Selleck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Selleck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Selleck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selleck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Selleck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Selleck lands a two punch combo.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Selleck to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Selleck lands a jab-cross combination.
Selleck digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Selleck feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Selleck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selleck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Selleck.
Selleck clinches with his opponent.
Selleck stalls.
A body shot lands from Selleck.
Selleck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Selleck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Selleck pinned against the cage. Selleck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rickson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Selleck. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Selleck closes the distance and clinches.
Selleck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selleck lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Selleck.
Selleck breaks from the clinch.
Selleck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Selleck cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Selleck thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Selleck.
Selleck cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Selleck coming out on top.
Selleck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Selleck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie is rocked!
Selleck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Selleck.
Selleck lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selleck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Selleck finish him?
Selleck drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Selleck is looking for the KO!
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Selleck circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gracie to the canvas! Gracie doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Selleck keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Selleck!
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