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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Memphis Klaspinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yuji shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Klaspinowski!
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, yuji shimada!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Klaspinowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klaspinowski throws a sloppy head kick
and shimada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klaspinowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klaspinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Klaspinowski wants to control but shimada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
shimada is trying to control. Klaspinowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
shimada trying to pass the guard but Klaspinowski defending well.
Klaspinowski pushes shimada off and gets back to his feet.
Klaspinowski shoots in looking for a takedown but shimada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klaspinowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klaspinowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before shimada has time to react.
It looks like yuji shimada has been cut.
Klaspinowski fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Klaspinowski misses with a lunging right hand
and shimada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klaspinowski won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, shimada asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Klaspinowski's face as shimada controls the position.
Klaspinowski is looking to regain half guard here but shimada keeps moving and retains side control.
Klaspinowski pushes shimada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, shimada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Klaspinowski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Klaspinowski has his takedown stuffed
and shimada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Klaspinowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klaspinowski is breathing heavily.
shimada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Klaspinowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, shimada asserts his dominance and retains side control.
shimada taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shimada trying to control the position but Klaspinowski is working away.
shimada is staying tight to Klaspinowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Klaspinowski stops shimada from passing to mount.
shimada trying to control the position but Klaspinowski is working away.
Klaspinowski is trying to get back to his feet.
shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klaspinowski keeps working.
Klaspinowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref stands the fighters back up. yuji shimada was stalling too much, according to the referee.
shimada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Klaspinowski is looking to land body kicks.
Klaspinowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as shimada sprawls well. shimada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klaspinowski gets slowly back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klaspinowski checks a leg kick.
Klaspinowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping shimada under the eye.
Klaspinowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Klaspinowski cracks the inside of shimada's front leg.
shimada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and shimada wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski misses with a takedown attempt
and shimada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Klaspinowski feints and as shimada raises his hands in defense, Klaspinowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
shimada looking to control.
Klaspinowski drops back looking for a leg! shimada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and shimada manages to kick Klaspinowski off! Klaspinowski jumps back into shimada's guard.
shimada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaspinowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but yuji shimada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on yuji shimada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klaspinowski is looking to clinch but shimada is avoiding it.
Klaspinowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klaspinowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps shimada's head backwards.
Klaspinowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract shimada.
shimada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klaspinowski's head.
Klaspinowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Klaspinowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klaspinowski swings for the body but shimada moves out of range.
Klaspinowski drops shimada with a big left hand and mounts him. shimada is in big trouble!
shimada is rocked!
That has opened up yuji shimada's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klaspinowski looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has shimada covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Memphis Klaspinowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Angelo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Angelo misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Angelo darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Angelo's guard now.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angelo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Angelo in his guard.
Angelo is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Angelo from controlling successfully.
Silva has his foot on Angelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelo works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Angelo defends it easily.
Angelo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Angelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelo postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angelo is aware though and is defending well.
Angelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angelo manages to get himself to full guard.
Angelo is trying to keep Silva in close.
Angelo wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Angelo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angelo is aware though and is defending well.
Angelo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Angelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angelo.
Angelo wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva wants to sweep here but Angelo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva looks gassed!
Angelo thows a big elbow that misses.
Angelo thows a big elbow that misses.
Angelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angelo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.
Angelo trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Angelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelo defends well.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Angelo slips an elbow through the middle.
Angelo working some strikes from top position.
Angelo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Angelo has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelo defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Angelo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angelo lands a high kick!
Angelo misses with a wild body shot.
Joe Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Angelo.
Angelo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelo wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Angelo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Angelo.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angelo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva looking for a sweep but Angelo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Angelo looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into full guard.
Angelo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelo throwing strikes but missing.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angelo is one step ahead there.
Angelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angelo is aware though and is defending well.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angelo.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Angelo defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angelo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Angelo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Angelo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angelo is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Angelo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angelo is one step ahead there.
Silva working for a triangle but Angelo defends it easily.
Angelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Angelo defends easily.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.
Angelo wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Angelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angelo is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva working for a triangle but Angelo defends it easily.
Angelo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelo works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Angelo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Angelo will probably get the nod.
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!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angelo counters with a straight right hand.
Angelo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Angelo misses with a head kick.
Angelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Angelo!
Joe Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelo lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
No joy there for Angelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva looks for a takedown but Angelo sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo misses with a two punch combination.
Angelo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Angelo wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Angelo's legs.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Angelo instead regains half guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to improve his position.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Angelo!
Angelo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silva has taken his back.
Silva looking for the RNC.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angelo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Angelo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Angelo is defending it well.
Angelo is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Angelo is controlling his hands well.
Angelo showing good submission defense here.
Silva is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Angelo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spike Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bouncy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Cardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Cardon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Bouncy Bob!
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, Francis Cardon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cardon counters with a takedown into side control.
Bob struggling a bit here.
Bob is not content to let Cardon control the position.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bob tries to improve position but can't.
Cardon working away.
Bob is not content to let Cardon control the position.
Cardon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cardon is trying to defend but Bob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardon on the ground.
Cardon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Cardon looks gassed!
Cardon has momentary wrist control but Bob slips an elbow through the middle.
Cardon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bob!
Bob is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon tries to control but Bob wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cardon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cardon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardon misses the body punch
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cardon quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardon is working for a kimura but Bob is defending it quite comfortably.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bob trying to hold on to Cardon's head to control him but Cardon postures up.
Bob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob wants to sweep but Cardon has passed to side control!
Cardon is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Cardon 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.
Cardon missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Cardon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bob in particular looking to stall.
Cardon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cardon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bob counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Francis Cardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Cardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon gets to his feet. Bob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cardon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cardon moves into the clinch.
Cardon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardon checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob looks to clinch
and Cardon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
Cardon gets to his feet. Bob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon manages to get to full guard.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardon trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard.
Cardon passes into half guard.
Cardon passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardon tries to control but Bob wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Cardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Cardon.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Cardon moves out of range easily.
Bouncy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob looks for the body kick but Cardon saw that one coming.
Bob tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cardon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bob!
Cardon looking to finish with strikes here!
Bob tries to lock up and control but Cardon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cardon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
Cardon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardon get's back to his feet.
Cardon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters with a shoot takedown. Cardon fights it but they end up in guard.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardon is proving hard to escape from.
Cardon looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Cardon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bob is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cardon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon being controlled for a moment.
Bob tries to get to his feet but Cardon is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bob in his guard.
Bob wants to stand and escape but instead Cardon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bob tries to roll over but Cardon keeps him under control.
Cardon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bob keeping control of the position.
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.
Cardon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Francis Cardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bob?
Cardon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
Cardon controlling from the full mount.
Cardon wants to finish this one by submission but Bob is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cardon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Cardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Cardon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuvel Bro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shuvel Bro was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
216 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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26
212 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shuvel Bro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bro lands with a right hand.
Liddell tests Bro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bro wants to clinch
and Liddell counters with a straight right hand.
Bro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bro throws a lazy head kick
so Liddell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bro is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
Liddell is working Bro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bro wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.
Liddell prevents Bro from getting back to his feet.
Liddell content to stall in guard here.
Liddell chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
Liddell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liddell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bro thows a leg kick but Liddell checks it
and Liddell counters with a shoot takedown. Bro fights it but they end up in guard.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Bro keeps moving.
Liddell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bro is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stands up over Bro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bro wants to get back to his feet but Liddell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liddell has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell taking a breather here.
Liddell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Liddell is working Bro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liddell cracks Bro with a big right hand but Bro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell prevents Bro from escaping the position.
Bro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bro is trying to stand.
Bro tries to roll over but Liddell keeps him under control.
Bro looks gassed!
Liddell is looking for a kimura but Bro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liddell to get the leverage.
Bro wants to improve his position but Liddell is controlling well.
Liddell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bro trying to control here.
Bro is trying to stand back up but Liddell is controlling him
Liddell stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Liddell.
A low kick from Bro misses
and Liddell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bro!
Liddell working the ground and pound effectively.
Liddell unloading with bombs!
Bro wants to control but Liddell is having none of it.
Liddell raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Bro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bro working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bro as he avoids it easily.
Bro tries to clinch but Liddell moves away
and Liddell counters with a shoot takedown. Bro fights it but they end up in guard.
Liddell being controlled here momentarily.
Bro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Liddell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bro is retaining full guard.
Liddell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liddell controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Bro slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bro can pounce on him.
Bro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bro tries to clinch
and Liddell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liddell.
Bro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Bro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddell is one step ahead there.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Bro keeps moving.
Bro wants to stand and escape but Liddell is having none of it.
Bro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Liddell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bro tries to kick Liddell off but Liddell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liddell is controlling the pace.
Bro pushes Liddell off looking to stand but Liddell dives back in and keeps control.
Chuck Liddell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddell.
Bro is trying to get back to full guard.
Bro is trying to stand.
Liddell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell working the ground and pound effectively.
Bro tries to buck Liddell off but he can't manage it.
Liddell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Liddell controlling from the full mount.
Liddell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bro for as long as he can get away with.
Bro tries to buck Liddell off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bro taking shots to the head.
Liddell raining down shots from the mount!
Liddell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bro looks a forlorn figure.
Liddell landing strikes from the mount and Bro is in trouble!
Liddell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bro is trying to escape the mount.
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bro dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Bro throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bro throws a leg kick that misses.
Bro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bro misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bro's guard now.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bro closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side
so Liddell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liddell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liddell pushing down on Bro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liddell controlling the action here.
Liddell trying to mount his opponent but Bro defends it.
Liddell is taking a breather. Bro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Liddell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shuvel Bro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bro wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell not doing much here.
Liddell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liddell.
Liddell trying to control the action but Bro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bro looks like he's trying to stand up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liddell is controlling the pace.
Bro wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liddell lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Liddell prevents Bro from standing back up.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Shuvel Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liddell 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aluicious James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Smith's chin.
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28
177 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
James looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! James pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aluicious James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Culver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Culver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Umba Matumba's chin.
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18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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, Umba Matumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Culver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Culver.
Matumba tries to bum rush Culver with a series of wild strikes but Culver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Culver misses with a takedown attempt
and Matumba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Culver misses with a takedown attempt - Matumba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Culver.
Culver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Culver fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Culver is defended easily by Matumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Matumba does no damage.
Culver fails with the takedown
and Matumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Matumba throws a shot to the body.
Culver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matumba counters with a series of strikes. Culver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Culver looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matumba scores with a counter punch that sends Culver to the canvas! Matumba smells blood - he's punishing Culver with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Culver has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umba Matumba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins's entrance music is Sans Pression- Numero 1. A fine choice. Runner has chosen Kids - MGMT as his entrance music. James Runner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Runner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Runner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner working a defensive guard here.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Runner is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Runner's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Runner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Runner's guard.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Runner's guard.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Runner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Wilkins 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.
Runner feints and as Wilkins raises his hands in defense, Runner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkins is on top in guard.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Runner looking to control.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Runner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Runner's guard.
Runner can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Wilkins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Runner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Wilkins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bob might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oh my god.... Don Dada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
183 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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27
169 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob counters with a takedown into side control.
Dada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bob works to advance to full mount. Dada defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bob is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dada can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dada manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada pushes Bob off and gets back to his feet.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dada looks gassed!
Dada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob shoots in for a double leg but Dada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bob misses with a left hand
and Dada counters with a nice leg kick.
Dada tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Dada.
Dada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dada takes one on the button.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dada walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Dada.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Dada misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada misses with an uppercut
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bob walks into a left hand.
Bob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Dada cracks Bob with a good jab.
Dada throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob scores with a hook.
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dada momentarily.
Dada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dada is rocked!
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dada is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Dada's head.
Bob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dada looking for submissions off his back.
Dada tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dada seems to have recovered his senses.
Dada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bob with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Bob!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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