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UFC:15 Kross vs.Williams PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ride of the Valkyries - Robert Wagner. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Melendez!
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, Alexandre Pato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melendez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pato misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez scoring well with a low kick there.
Pato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Pato.
Pato tries for a takedown but Melendez circles away easily
and Melendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gilbert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Pato misses with a takedown
and Melendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melendez.
Melendez lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato wants a takedown but no success here.
Melendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pato checks a low kick from Melendez.
Pato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pato misses with a double jab
and Melendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Pato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melendez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Melendez lands.
Pato shoots and misses
and Melendez counters with a straight right hand.
Melendez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melendez, right into the meat.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pato throws a combination that misses
and Melendez counters with a good low kick that Pato was not able to check.
Pato looks gassed!
Melendez connects with a leg kick. Pato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Pato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melendez to score with a decent uppercut.
Melendez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melendez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Melendez tenderised Pato's leg. Pato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pato. That did some damage!
Melendez scoring well with a low kick there.
Pato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melendez lands a really nice looking cross but Pato seems unphased.
Melendez cracks the inside of Pato's front leg.
Pato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilbert Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melendez.
Melendez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melendez scores with a hook.
Melendez connects with a crisp jab.
Melendez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melendez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
Melendez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pato goes for a takedown attempt but Melendez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Melendez.
Melendez 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Pato misses the body punch
and Melendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Melendez catches Pato right on the button with a cross.
Pato takes one to the side of the head.
Pato is rocked!
Melendez closes the distance and pushes Pato back into the cage.
Melendez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Melendez works on Pato's body with a couple of short punches.
Melendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Melendez.
Melendez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Pato circles away.
Pato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Melendez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pato.
Good shot there by Melendez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melendez. That's going to slow Pato down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Melendez connects with a leg kick. Pato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pato walks into a jab.
Pato throws a sloppy body shot
and Melendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pato thinking.
Pato fails with the takedown
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Melendez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Melendez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melendez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melendez.
Pato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melendez.
Melendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pato can do to turn this around?
Pato gets tackled into the cage by Melendez. Melendez maintains the clinch.
Melendez manages to break the clinch.
Pato is breathing heavily.
Melendez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pato in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato tries to keep at a distance but Melendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilbert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Melendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melendez connects with a leg kick. Pato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pato with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pato with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melendez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Melendez.
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melendez throws a series of strikes that have Pato backpedaling.
Pato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Melendez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pato's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pato. That did some damage!
Melendez lands a glancing blow to the side of Pato's head.
Pato has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Melendez tenderised Pato's leg. Pato is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melendez thumps Pato with a low kick.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez cracks Pato with an open hand slap.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Melendez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a jab to the nose.
Pato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pato with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melendez. Melendez obviously looking to wear him down.
Melendez tests Pato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez digs a good hook to Pato's body.
Melendez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Melendez - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Melendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Melendez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pato doesn't seem phased though.
Melendez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melendez lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Melendez.
Pato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez scoring well with a low kick there.
Melendez tests Pato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pato fails with the takedown
and Pato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melendez is looking to chop away at Pato's legs.
Pato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
Gilbert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Melendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pato has time to react.
Pato has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilbert Melendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Pato backs away looking to recover.
Pato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melendez can pounce on him.
Pato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Pato wants a takedown.
Melendez lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Melendez.
A short right from Melendez.
Pato is still on wobbly legs! Can Melendez finish him?
Melendez lands with a short shot to the head.
Melendez leaning against his opponent.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melendez clinches.
Melendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pato seems to have recovered his senses.
Melendez scores with a leg kick.
Pato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melendez connects with a body shot that sends Pato's belly button to the back.
Pato ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pato's knee momentarily.
Melendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Pato should have avoided that one.
Melendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Melendez.
Pato has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pato. That did some damage!
A nice combination there by Melendez.
Melendez digs a good hook to Pato's body.
Melendez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melendez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melendez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melendez lands a slapping body shot.
Melendez connects with a leg kick. Pato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Melendez finds it's way through Pato's defenses.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez is looking to slow Pato down with leg kicks.
Melendez connects with the punch.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pato. That did some damage!
Pato misses with a takedown
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Melendez feints and then cracks Pato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pato down.
Pato throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melendez.
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pato, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melendez.
Melendez lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melendez.
Nice body punch from Melendez.
Melendez manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
Alexandre Pato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Melendez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gilbert Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pato tries to keep at a distance but Melendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Melendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melendez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Bravo's 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bravo!
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, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Bravo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it.
Bravo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo fails to pull guard.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bravo avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Bravo has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Bravo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pulls Bravo in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bravo won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Bravo moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bravo has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bravo controlling from mount.
Bravo looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Bravo with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bravo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva holds on for dear life, controlling Bravo's posture momentarily.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Silva clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravo avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnny Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bravo throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bravo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Bravo avoids it.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bravo is defending well for now.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo pulls guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Silva misses.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bravo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Bravo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo looks to clinch
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Bravo wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bravo is defending well for now.
Bravo is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bravo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva has Bravo pulled in close to control his posture.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is controlling Bravo's posture.
Silva is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A left lands for Silva.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Silva lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bravo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo blocks the elbow strike.
Bravo avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bravo is defending well for now.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva working Bravo over with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
Bravo has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Bravo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderlei Silva.
I think Silva 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Morningstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. 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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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morningstar is looking to control Daniel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morningstar avoid being mounted?
Morningstar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morningstar actively working from the bottom here.
Morningstar wants to control but Daniel is keeping busy.
Morningstar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daniel wants to control but Morningstar is keeping him busy.
Morningstar is looking for a sweep. Daniel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morningstar landing strikes from the bottom.
Daniel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morningstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniel pulls his head out easily.
Daniel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morningstar trying to control but Daniel postures up.
Morningstar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tries to pass to full mount but Morningstar defends it.
Morningstar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Morningstar punching from the bottom.
Morningstar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morningstar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Morningstar taking some punishment here, with Daniel in his half guard.
Morningstar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daniel working over Morningstar with some ground and pound. Morningstar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daniel working over Morningstar with some ground and pound. Morningstar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morningstar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Daniel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morningstar pushes Daniel off and gets back to his feet.
Morningstar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morningstar!
Daniel lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel with good strikes from the mount here!
Morningstar tries to lock up and control but Daniel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morningstar hang on?
Morningstar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daniel wants to pass the guard but Morningstar is defending well.
Morningstar is looking to escape.
Daniel working the head and body with strikes.
Morningstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniel pulls his head out easily.
Daniel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morningstar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniel.
Daniel working Morningstar over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel slips a nice elbow through Morningstar's hands, connecting with Morningstar's forehead.
Daniel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morningstar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daniel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daniel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniel postures up.
Daniel is posturing up here but Morningstar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Daniel tries to roll out but it's too tight and Daniel has to tap! Slick submission there by Morningstar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Morningstar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Jurgen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen misses with a wild combination.
Jurgen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hancock thows a body shot but no joy.
Jurgen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hancock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hancock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jurgen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Hans Jurgen has been cut.
Hancock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hancock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Hans Jurgen's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hancock working the ground and pound effectively.
Hans Jurgen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Jurgen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremiah Hancock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Holyfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Holyfield. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
Holyfield takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Lewis.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Lewis drops Holyfield with a beautiful combination! Holyfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lewis is looking for the KO!
Holyfield is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Holyfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Holyfield ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyfield.
Lewis throws a jab when Holyfield was well out of range.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Holyfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Holyfield square on the jaw! Damn, Holyfield is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wally Lewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Prodigy - Hot Ride as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belkofer throws a right hand that misses
and Punch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belkofer won't be happy with that.
Belkofer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Punch.
Belkofer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Punch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Punch is controlling the pace.
Punch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Punch throwing shots but Belkofer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fast Punch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belkofer throws an off balance right hand
and Punch counters with a shoot takedown. Belkofer fights it but they end up in guard.
Punch is looking to work some ground and pound but Belkofer has wrist control.
Punch throwing strikes but missing.
Punch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch won't allow Belkofer to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fast Punch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer tries to work over Punch's front leg with a kick but Punch checks it.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Belkofer throws a poor cross that misses
and Punch counters with a shoot takedown. Belkofer fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belkofer keeping full guard, as Punch tries to pass.
Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Punch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
I looks like Punch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belkofer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punch stops Belkofer from standing up.
Belkofer keeping full guard, as Punch tries to pass.
Belkofer wants to sweep here but Punch controlling him for the moment.
Belkofer managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Punch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Punch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Punch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punch controlling from the top position.
Punch forces his way into half guard.
Punch is looking to advance position but Belkofer won't allow it.
Punch is trying to work for a kimura but Belkofer is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer trying to hold on to Punch's head to control him but Punch postures up.
Punch wants to pass to mount but Belkofer is defending the position.
Belkofer gets full guard.
Punch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punch trying to control but Belkofer is working from the bottom.
Punch preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Punch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fast Punch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belkofer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like David Belkofer has been cut.
Belkofer throws a poor cross that misses
and Punch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belkofer darts in trying to clinch
and Punch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer tries to land a leg kick but Punch saw it coming and moves away.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Punch circles away.
Punch cracks Belkofer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belkofer clobbers Punch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belkofer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belkofer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punch misses with a body shot.
Punch scores with a sloppy right hand. Belkofer should have avoided that one.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Belkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punch just leaning against Belkofer, taking a breather.
Belkofer throws a head punch that misses.
Belkofer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punch's face.
Punch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belkofer takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch misses with a jab to the body
and Belkofer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Belkofer misses
and Punch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punch blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belkofer throws a chopping leg kick but Punch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Punch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belkofer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Belkofer.
Punch throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Belkofer colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Punch as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Belkofer is left battered and dazed whilst Punch and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast Punch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring Da Ruckus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Arkley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Silva's chin.
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22
220 lbs
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212 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Arkley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arkley.
Silva jumps guard but Arkley stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arkley gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Arkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Silva.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arkley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
Arkley scores with a body shot.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Arkley. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Arkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arkley connects with a body shot.
Silva looks gassed!
Arkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Arkley coming out on top.
Silva moves forwards but Arkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arkley rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Arkley working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Arkley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arkley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arkley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkley.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arkley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Arkley wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Arkley 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.
Arkley preventing the sweep.
Arkley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arkley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Arkley.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arkley tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Arkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arkley scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Arkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Arkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arkley is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silva is rocked!
Arkley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkley finish him?
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Arkley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arkley lands a big right hook! Silva looks hurt but is still standing! Arkley lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Silva falls down and Arkley dives in with a huge hammer fist! Silva's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Arkley runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Arkley!
James Arkley retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Sunshine of Your Love as his entrance music. Butch Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolf Kross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Kross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kross.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Kross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kross is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Williams wants to control but Kross is keeping busy.
Kross looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Kross keeps him under control.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Kross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Kross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kross.
Williams gets full guard.
Kross landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kross throwing strikes but missing.
Kross distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kross throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kross's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
Kross is striking off his back. Williams thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Williams is working for a kimura but Kross is defending it quite comfortably.
Kross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Kross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kross defending well though.
Kross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Kross defending well.
Kross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Williams trying to control but not successfully.
Kross struggling to land strikes to the head as Williams covers up.
Kross is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Williams avoids the strikes from Kross.
Williams wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Kross with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Kross has a good base and remains in mount.
Kross goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross trying to strike off his back.
Kross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kross keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Kross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams advances to half guard.
Kross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kross missing with punches from the bottom.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kross moves into full guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kross has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Kross 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.
Kross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Kross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Kross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kross.
Kross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kross throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kross keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kross lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Kross scores with a short punch from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolf Kross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kross working a defensive guard here.
Williams postures up in Kross's guard and throws a big left but Kross blocks it.
Kross is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Kross missing with punches from the bottom.
Kross missing with punches from the bottom.
Kross lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Kross actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kross makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kross.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Kross striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
Kross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kross throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kross throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kross is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Kross is keeping the position.
Williams is working Kross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kross looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kross landing punches.
Kross breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Kross dominating with strikes here.
Kross with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross drops a big elbow. That's hurt Williams! More shots from Kross and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Kross!
Rolf Kross is the new middleweight champion!
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