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EFC 57: NAP PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sortsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Sortsen's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sortsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sortsen checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sortsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sortsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Sortsen dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sortsen backs up against the cage.
Smith tries a low kick but Sortsen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sortsen staying out of range there.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sortsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Sortsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith drops Sortsen with a beautiful combination! Sortsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Sortsen is rocked!
It looks like Dan Sortsen has been cut.
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sortsen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sortsen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Willis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Willis!
Okabe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Okabe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Okabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
Okabe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Okabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Willis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okabe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Willis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Willis looks gassed!
Okabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
Okabe is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Okabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenji Okabe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Portage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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202 lbs
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202 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Portage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Portage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard.
Portage wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Portage stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Portage is controlling him.
Portage wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Portage postures up and lands a big shot to Richards's brow.
Portage passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Portage is trying to control. Richards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richards trying to hold on to Portage's head to control him but Portage postures up.
Richards is staying active underneath Portage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richards landing small, sideways elbows.
Richards is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Portage sits in half guard.
Portage moves nicely into side control.
Richards tries to control but Portage manages to take his back.
Richards is trapped and Portage is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Richards is trying to break free.
Richards is trying to remain composed but Portage is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but Portage has full control of the position and if anything, Richards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Portage loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Richards hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Portage has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Richards is in real trouble here. Portage gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Richards is tapping out! Portage wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Portage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Gregorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill Gregorovich looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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263 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirill Gregorovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovich throws a head kick that misses.
KO moves into the clinch.
Gregorovich has KO pressed against the cage, preventing KO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KO is trying to break free.
KO blocking some punches.
KO blocks a body shot from Gregorovich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gregorovich misses with the head strike.
KO manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gregorovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
KO bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregorovich's guard.
KO decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregorovich, up you get!
KO takes the fight into the clinch.
KO has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
KO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovich backwards.
It looks like Kirill Gregorovich has been cut.
KO wants the takedown. Gregorovich is fighting it off but KO persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregorovich's guard against the cage.
KO won't allow Gregorovich to sweep him here.
KO looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO sitting in guard, not really doing much.
KO advances position into side control!
That's two 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.
Gregorovich is trying to get back to half guard.
KO is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO throwing shots but missing, from side control.
KO just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
KO decides to stand back up.
Gregorovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KO throws out a powerful jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregorovich misses with some punches.
Gregorovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KO lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregorovich looks gassed!
KO blocks an uppercut.
KO jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KO is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KO passes Gregorovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe KO dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirill Gregorovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KO gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregorovich misses with some punches.
Gregorovich throws a punch but it's blocked by KO.
Gregorovich working aggressively here.
Gregorovich misses with some punches.
Gregorovich misses with the head strike.
Gregorovich misses with some punches.
KO decides to pull guard.
Gregorovich throws and elbow that misses. KO uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregorovich's guard. Nice move by KO!
KO forces his way into half guard.
KO stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gregorovich to get to his feet.
Gregorovich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO lands a big uppercut and Gregorovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gregorovich looks OK. KO waves Gregorovich back to his feet!
That has opened up Kirill Gregorovich's cut even more.
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!
KO darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
KO keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO passes to full mount!
KO controlling from mount.
Gregorovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
KO throws some wild stikes that Gregorovich manages to avoid easily.
KO controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe KO dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirill Gregorovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
KO looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Felipe KO overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
KO passes Gregorovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregorovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KO.
KO passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO controlling his opponent.
Gregorovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KO's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
KO is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregorovich can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
KO is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Felipe KO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregorovich throws a wild body kick that KO sees coming a mile off.
Felipe KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregorovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KO has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from KO.
KO successfully pulls guard.
Kirill Gregorovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KO is controlling Gregorovich's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe KO showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KO 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 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe KO!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guied Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Guied Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Guied Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dueck thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Dueck. Dueck maintains the clinch.
Dueck landing knees to the body.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dueck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Dueck blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A short uppercut from Dueck.
Dueck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dueck lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dueck lands a nice knee to the body.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dueck.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
Dueck lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Dueck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dueck works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Guied Smith has been cut.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dueck is controlling him.
Dueck lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dueck lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dueck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Dueck works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck working Smith over with knees to the body.
Dueck working Smith over with knees to the body.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Dueck.
Dueck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dueck lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Dueck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Dueck lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
A shot in the inside from Dueck.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dueck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dueck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Dueck cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dueck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Dueck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck lands with a right to the head.
Dueck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
Dueck keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck connects with a knee to the head.
Dueck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Dueck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Dueck.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Dueck keeps him there for the moment.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Dueck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Nice elbow from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Dueck landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Dueck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Dueck.
Dueck avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dueck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Dueck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dueck has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dueck.
Dueck lands an elbow inside.
Smith tries to circle away but Dueck has him pinned against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to break free but Dueck pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Dueck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guied Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dueck works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dueck connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guied Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dueck throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Dueck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Smith wants to break free but Dueck has control.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dueck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dueck scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dueck lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Dueck lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck working Smith over with knees to the body.
Dueck lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Dueck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dueck is defending well for now.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dennis Dueck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck with a knee to the head.
Dueck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Dueck.
A short left from Dueck.
Dueck presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dueck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dueck.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dueck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dueck blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith tries to circle away but Dueck has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Dueck.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dueck is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Knees to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Dueck landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to break free but Dueck pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Dueck keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Dueck digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
Dueck lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Dueck digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dueck's elbow.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
A short uppercut from Dueck.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Dueck has the dominant position.
Dueck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Dueck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dueck lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Dueck.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dueck has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dueck.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Dueck presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith tries to work over Dueck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands a shot to the body.
Dueck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dueck scores with a shoulder strike.
Dueck digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dueck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dueck lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dueck works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Dueck is controlling the position.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dueck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Dueck keeps him there for the moment.
Dueck lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dueck won't allow it.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dueck has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Dueck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guied Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dueck is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Dueck lands a high kick!
Smith misses with a combination
and Dueck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dueck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dueck has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dueck won't allow it.
Smith is trying to break free.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dueck in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dueck.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dueck.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Dueck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Dueck.
Dueck with a knee to the head.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
Dueck working Smith over with knees to the body.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dueck blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Dueck away but Dueck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to circle away but Dueck has him pinned against the cage.
Dueck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dueck connects with a knee to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to stall.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dueck lands with a light punch inside.
Dueck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dueck.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Dueck has the dominant position.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dueck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dueck is controlling him.
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dueck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dueck scores with a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.
Dueck presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dueck has double underhooks.
Dueck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dueck.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Dueck.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
Dueck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Dueck has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dueck is controlling him.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Dueck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dueck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dueck has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Dueck.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dueck.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Dueck lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dueck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Dueck has the dominant position.
Dueck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dueck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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.
Dueck pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dueck.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Dueck avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Dueck gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dueck lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dueck has him pressed against the cage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dueck is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Dueck lands a shot to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Dueck landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dueck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith wants to break free but Dueck has control.
Dueck cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith looking to stall.
Guied Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Dueck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Dueck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dueck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Dueck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Poppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Poppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Mickles!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mickles trying to hold on to Poppe's head to control him but Poppe postures up.
Poppe is just content to waste time from the top position. Mickles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mickles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mickles looking to control but Poppe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickles working for a guillotine from mount but Poppe is in no mood to give up.
Poppe is trying to escape the mount.
Poppe tries to lock up and control but Mickles 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.
Poppe is squirming around, avoiding Mickles's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickles is working for a guillotine from mount but Poppe frees his head quite easily.
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!
Poppe can't escape the position.
Poppe is squirming around, avoiding Mickles's attempts to control the action.
Mickles working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Poppe looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mickles! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Mickles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jakeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jakeson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakeson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jakeson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jakeson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jackson has locked up a guillotine! Jackson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jakeson is holding on here and Jackson must be using up a lot of energy. Jakeson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jackson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Austin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hernandez stands up from Johnson's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to advance position but instead Johnson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
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.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilbert Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Hernandez wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two 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.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Hernandez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Hernandez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hernandez but great work by Johnson.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hernandez wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez holding on.
Johnson advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hernandez is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Hernandez wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Hernandez decides to stand up.
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.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Hernandez content just to control the position here.
Johnson regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Hernandez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Trenedad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Killsbrough has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
192 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Trenedad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Trenedad.
Killsbrough closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trenedad is looking to improve his position.
Trenedad trying to control but Killsbrough postures up.
Well, if Killsbrough is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenedad actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killsbrough seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyler Killsbrough just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Trenedad finds it's way through Killsbrough's defenses.
A head kick misses from Killsbrough.
Trenedad tries to close the distance and clinch but Killsbrough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killsbrough delivers a nice body kick.
Trenedad looks gassed!
Killsbrough walks into a left hand.
Killsbrough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trenedad misses with an uppercut. Killsbrough saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killsbrough swats away the attempt to clinch by Trenedad.
Killsbrough shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killsbrough showed some decent athleticism there.
Trenedad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killsbrough scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Killsbrough scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killsbrough works his foot free and advances to mount.
Killsbrough controlling the position easily from mount.
Killsbrough unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trenedad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killsbrough.
Trenedad connects with a single shot there.
Killsbrough misses with a kick to the body.
Trenedad looks to throw the jab but Killsbrough is out of range.
Trenedad scores with a body shot.
Killsbrough misses with a takedown attempt - Trenedad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Trenedad misses.
Killsbrough shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trenedad throws a series of punches but Killsbrough avoids them all with ease.
Killsbrough throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trenedad was covering up waiting for the punch and Killsbrough finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Killsbrough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killsbrough sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenedad looking for subs off his back but Killsbrough has passed one foot through into half guard.
Killsbrough is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trenedad is refusing to be controlled, as Killsbrough sits in half guard.
Killsbrough looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyler Killsbrough wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Killsbrough shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Killsbrough lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Killsbrough throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trenedad because Killsbrough loaded up on that one.
Killsbrough controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killsbrough's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough dominated that second round.
That's time! Killsbrough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killsbrough closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trenedad actively working from the bottom here.
Killsbrough trying to control the pace.
Killsbrough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenedad trying to hold on to Killsbrough's head to control him but Killsbrough postures up.
Killsbrough looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Killsbrough trying to pass the guard but Trenedad defending well.
Killsbrough performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyler Killsbrough wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trenedad throws a hook but Killsbrough avoids it easily.
Trenedad avoids the head kick by Killsbrough.
Trenedad connects with a right hand. Killsbrough shakes it off.
Killsbrough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killsbrough.
Trenedad misses with an uppercut. Killsbrough saw that one coming.
Trenedad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Killsbrough to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killsbrough avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenedad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trenedad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Killsbrough has passed into side control.
Tyler Killsbrough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killsbrough has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trenedad!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killsbrough misses with a head shot.
Trenedad tries to lock up and control but Killsbrough gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trenedad is desperately trying to improve his position but Killsbrough has a good base and remains in mount.
Killsbrough controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Killsbrough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killsbrough 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 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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26
169 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryder counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Ryder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ryder cracks Angelo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Angelo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ryder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryder is working Angelo over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Ryder working the head with strikes.
Ryder scoring with punches from side control.
Ryder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Angelo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryder off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is trying to stick to Ryder's back but Ryder is turning into Angelo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Angelo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryder.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryder with a nice head shot there.
Ryder throwing strikes from guard but Angelo blocks nicely.
Ryder throws and elbow that misses. Angelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryder's guard. Nice move by Angelo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Angelo has passed into side control.
Angelo tries for a kimura but Ryder is defending well.
Ryder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Angelo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder is looking to improve his position but Angelo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryder tries to improve his position but Angelo has taken his back! Angelo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryder tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Angelo pushes Ryder away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo retains his lightweight title!
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