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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Manford!
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, Tuco Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manford is trying to defend but Mendoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendoza prevents Manford from standing back up.
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendoza throwing shots but Manford is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Mendoza seems content to control.
Mendoza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manford!
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manford shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manford has given up his back.
Mendoza really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manford.
Mendoza looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Mendoza manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Manford defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for the RNC.
Mendoza is persistently looking for the submission but Manford is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza misses with a punch to the head.
Manford prevents Mendoza from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manford knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manford for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manford tries to escape but Mendoza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Manford is breathing heavily.
Manford defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendoza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mendoza not allowing Manford to control his hands.
Mendoza tries to get the hooks in deep but Manford pushed the leg off.
Mendoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Manford is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manford defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendoza's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Manford is controlling his hands well.
Manford trying to control but not successfully.
Manford looking to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza 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.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melvin Manford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manford tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Manford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manford tries to sprawl but Mendoza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendoza is looking to stall here but Manford recovers full guard.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Manford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendoza holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendoza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manford is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Mendoza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Manford turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mendoza off and cradles Manford's limp body as Mendoza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tuco Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
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, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barreda as he jumps to the side.
Barreda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sofistieras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barreda working a defensive guard here.
Barreda working a defensive guard but Sofistieras manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sofistieras is trying to get an arm triangle but Barreda is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras controlling the position from side mount.
Barreda trying his best to control but Sofistieras has mounted him.
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.
Barreda is looking to improve his position but Sofistieras isn't that keen on the idea.
Barreda wants to control but Sofistieras is having none of it.
Sofistieras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barreda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barreda holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sofistieras tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras looking to control but Barreda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barreda regains half guard.
Sofistieras is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barreda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Sofistieras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sofistieras walks into a jab.
Sofistieras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barreda swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Barreda misses.
Barreda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barreda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sofistieras eats them both and turns towards Barreda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Barreda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Barreda does no damage.
Barreda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreda cracks Sofistieras with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barreda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sofistieras circles away quickly and effectively.
Sofistieras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barreda counters with a three punch combo that has Sofistieras backing up. Sofistieras nods at Barreda to acknowledge the strikes.
Jesus Barreda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Barreda misses with the combination.
Sofistieras shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barreda's guard.
Barreda wants to sweep but no luck.
Sofistieras won't allow Barreda to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras trying to control but Barreda is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barreda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sofistieras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barreda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Sofistieras or perhaps it was just good defense by Barreda which made him look bad.
Barreda stuns Sofistieras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jesus Barreda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sofistieras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barreda.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barreda!
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!
Sofistieras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sofistieras has a takedown stuffed.
Barreda punishes Sofistieras's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda misses with the combination.
Barreda throws out a powerful jab.
Jesus Barreda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barreda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sofistieras eats them both and turns towards Barreda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barreda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sofistieras has time to react.
Barreda scores with a jab to the head.
Barreda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barreda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sofistieras.
Barreda lands a nice looking body shot.
Barreda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesus Barreda is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooh!!! Barreda has knocked Sofistieras down with a huge combo! Barreda steps away and waves a wobbly Sofistieras back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sofistieras is rocked!
Barreda closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sofistieras! Barreda dives in looking to finish! Sofistieras is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Barreda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sergeevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
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, Igor Sergeevich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bicki clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Bicki.
Sergeevich blocking some punches.
Sergeevich pulls guard successfully.
Sergeevich is controlling Bicki's posture.
Sergeevich wants to improve his position but instead Bicki has moved into half guard.
Sergeevich wants to control but Bicki is keeping busy.
Sergeevich is pressing down on Bicki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bicki being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeevich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bicki wants to control from the top but Sergeevich keeps moving.
Bicki prevents Sergeevich from getting back to his feet.
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.
Sergeevich is controlling Bicki's posture.
Bicki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Sergeevich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sergeevich closes the distance and clinches.
Sergeevich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bicki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bicki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergeevich controls the pace.
Let's hope that Sergeevich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Sergeevich wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sergeevich has Bicki up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeevich pulls guard.
Sergeevich wants to stand and escape but Bicki is having none of it.
Sergeevich kicks Bicki off and gets to his feet.
Sergeevich throws a right and a left that Bicki avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sergeevich looks gassed!
Bicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sergeevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michal Bicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bicki tries to clinch there but Sergeevich circles away.
Sergeevich shoots in and gets a takedown into Bicki's guard.
Bicki controls Sergeevich momentarily but Sergeevich frees himself.
Bicki keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bicki has a closed guard, preventing Sergeevich from standing up.
Sergeevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bicki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bicki holds on and takes a little breather.
Sergeevich wants to stand but Bicki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sergeevich trying to control but Bicki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igor Sergeevich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bicki tries to clinch
and Sergeevich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bicki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bicki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bicki as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bicki.
Bicki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bicki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bicki scores with a shoulder strike.
Bicki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bicki gets through Sergeevich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bicki pushes Sergeevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bicki lands a nice uppercut.
Sergeevich jumps guard and drags Bicki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeevich wants to improve his position but instead Bicki has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Sergeevich dominated that round.
That's time! Bicki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bicki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sergeevich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sergeevich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bicki avoids the damage to the body.
Bicki cracks Sergeevich with a nice body shot.
Sergeevich is trying to break the clinch but Bicki has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bicki.
Sergeevich lands an elbow just above Bicki 's eye.
Sergeevich pulls guard effortlessly.
Bicki trying to control but Sergeevich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bicki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sergeevich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bicki passes into half guard.
Bicki is keen to just control but Sergeevich is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeevich is trying to control but Bicki passes into side control!
Bicki slows the pace down.
Bicki working away.
Sergeevich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bicki off and has taken his back!
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.
Sergeevich gets his hands free as Bicki looks to control.
Sergeevich punishes Bicki with strikes from the back mount.
Sergeevich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bicki.
Bicki trying to control the hands but Sergeevich breaks the grip.
Good control from Sergeevich.
Bicki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeevich controlling from the back.
Bicki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bicki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sergeevich has taken his back.
Sergeevich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bicki trying to control but not successfully.
Sergeevich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bicki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sergeevich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Sergeevich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bicki breaks Sergeevich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sergeevich is trying to control the position but Bicki postures up.
Sergeevich wants to hit a switch here but Bicki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sergeevich there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sergeevich wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Sergeevich 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!
Sergeevich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergeevich is in Bicki's guard.
Bicki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bicki keeping moving, preventing Sergeevich from controlling successfully.
Bicki can't keep his opponent in guard - Sergeevich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bicki is positioning himself well to prevent Sergeevich advancing to mount.
Bicki is trying to maintain the position but Sergeevich is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bicki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Sergeevich there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sergeevich is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sergeevich 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sergeevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bicki closes the distance but Sergeevich moves to the side
and Sergeevich counters with an outside leg kick.
Sergeevich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sergeevich is staying tight to Bicki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bicki tries to bench press Sergeevich off him but Sergeevich keeps the position.
Sergeevich decides to stand back up. Sergeevich steps back and let's Bicki get back to his feet.
Bicki tries to clinch but Sergeevich moves out of range.
Michal Bicki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeevich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bicki sprawls well initially but Sergeevich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sergeevich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeevich is nestled in close to Bicki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bicki wants to control but Sergeevich is keeping busy.
Igor Sergeevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sergeevich controlling the action here.
Bicki trying to control from the bottom.
Sergeevich passes into side control, despite Bicki's attempt to control the position.
Bicki tries to buck Sergeevich off but Sergeevich is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Bicki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki trying to hold on to Sergeevich's head to control him but Sergeevich postures up.
Sergeevich controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Sergeevich.
Sergeevich misses with the combination.
Bicki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bicki tries to clinch but Sergeevich moves out of range.
Bicki tries to clinch up
and Sergeevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sergeevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bicki tries to clinch up.
Bicki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sergeevich counters with a three punch combo that has Bicki backing up. Bicki nods at Sergeevich to acknowledge the strikes.
Bicki tries to clinch up.
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.
Bicki tries to clinch up
and Sergeevich counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Sergeevich lands but Bicki takes it in his stride.
Sergeevich tried to score with a low kick but Bicki checks it.
Bicki tries to clinch up.
Sergeevich throws a sloppy head kick and Bicki moves out of range easily.
Bicki wants to clinch.
Bicki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sergeevich counters with a takedown into side control.
Bicki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bicki struggling a bit here.
Sergeevich stands up.
Michal Bicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Sergeevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sergeevich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bicki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Sergeevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sergeevich 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Sergeevich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between None Yah Damn Buissness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Tugarinov 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, None Yah Damn Buissness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn Buissness tries to clinch but Tugarinov moves away
and Tugarinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damn Buissness moves to clinch but Tugarinov breaks away
and Tugarinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damn Buissness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tugarinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Damn Buissness tries to clinch up
and Tugarinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damn Buissness moves to clinch but Tugarinov breaks away
and Tugarinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damn Buissness tries to sprawl but Tugarinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Damn Buissness flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Damn Buissness flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Damn Buissness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tugarinov on the ground.
Damn Buissness misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Damn Buissness throws a strike from the bottom but Tugarinov passes into side control!
Damn Buissness tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Damn Buissness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tugarinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugarinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damn Buissness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tugarinov looks gassed!
Tugarinov takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Damn Buissness to pass into mount.
Damn Buissness throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Tugarinov keeps control of the position easily here as Damn Buissness tries to buck him off.
Tugarinov landing with strikes.
Damn Buissness can't escape the position.
Tugarinov cracks Damn Buissness with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Damn Buissness from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Tugarinov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Damn Buissness is defending well but eventually Tugarinov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Damn Buissness has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sasha Tugarinov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Turn The Page. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Fitch!
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, Robbie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Leonard Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Fitch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Fitch manages to get underhooks.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fitch is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand but Fitch is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fitch is controlling him.
Fitch chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitch working some strikes from top position.
Fitch works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch 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.
Fitch lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch postures up.
Fitch wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Fitch is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robbie Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitch lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitch throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson pushes Fitch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson looks gassed!
Fitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fitch trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is controlling Jackson's posture.
Fitch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitch's waist but Fitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitch misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Fitch fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitch has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Fitch won't allow it.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitch shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitch throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitch defends it nicely.
Fitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Fitch misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Fitch fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stands and throws Fitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitch struggling a bit here.
Jackson wants to control but Fitch is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up.
Fitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fitch tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Fitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitch throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitch throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitch is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Fitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Fitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Fitch working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Fitch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitch goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
Fitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitch tries to get out of the position.
Jackson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Fitch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fitch is in Jackson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Fitch isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fitch trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Fitch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Fitch drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Fitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Fitch eventually gives up the hold.
Robbie Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitch's back!
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Fitch pushed the leg off.
Fitch showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to control his opponent's hands but Jackson gets his hands free.
Fitch controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fitch has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
Fitch is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitch is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Fitch is keeping busy.
Fitch looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jackson scores with punches to the body.
Jackson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Fitch with him. Fitch is trying to defend but Jackson has an arm under the chin now! Fitch grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dei Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Yan Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong's entrance music is Canon Rock. A fine choice. Dei Wong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wong Yan Lin's chin.
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dei Wong!
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, Wong Yan Lin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws a shot from downtown. Lin moves away and avoids it.
Wong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Crack! A monster head kick from Lin and Wong falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wong Yan Lin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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21
195 lbs
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25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex da Silva!
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, Paul Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
da Silva scores with a takedown into Dickinson's guard.
da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
da Silva cracks Dickinson with a solid left hand.
da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! da Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Dickinson cranks on the arm and da Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Dickinson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigorij Saakaszwili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iggy Guerrero 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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25
210 lbs
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21
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigorij Saakaszwili!
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, Iggy Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saakaszwili with a poor takedown
and Guerrero counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorij Saakaszwili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero tries to sprawl but Saakaszwili drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saakaszwili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saakaszwili.
Guerrero wants to control but Saakaszwili is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guerrero regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saakaszwili.
Saakaszwili stands up over Guerrero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saakaszwili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saakaszwili thows a big elbow that misses.
Saakaszwili 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.
Saakaszwili postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero wants to stand up but Saakaszwili is controlling him.
Saakaszwili trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saakaszwili wants to get up but he can't break Guerrero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Saakaszwili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saakaszwili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerrero's guard.
Saakaszwili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saakaszwili trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saakaszwili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guerrero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Guerrero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saakaszwili doesn't seem phased though.
Saakaszwili tries for a takedown but Guerrero circles away easily
and Guerrero counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigorij Saakaszwili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saakaszwili misses with a takedown attempt
and Guerrero counters with a nice body shot.
Saakaszwili is breathing heavily.
Guerrero throws out a powerful jab.
Guerrero lands with a nice body punch.
Saakaszwili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerrero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saakaszwili has his takedown stuffed
and Guerrero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guerrero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Guerrero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a nice hook to Saakaszwili's body. Saakaszwili takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Guerrero is looking to slow Saakaszwili down with leg kicks.
Saakaszwili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saakaszwili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guerrero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saakaszwili had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Guerrero lands with a big left! Saakaszwili is wobbled badly! Guerrero comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Saakaszwili to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iggy Guerrero!
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