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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampmann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Knockout ft. Nicki Minaj. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Kampmann is controlling him.
Kampmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans lands a body punch.
Kampmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans drags the fight down to the ground.
Kampmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kampmann 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.
Kampmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kampmann won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Kampmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kampmann postures up.
Kampmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kampmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Kampmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kampmann throwing strikes but missing.
Kampmann trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kampmann throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Kampmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kampmann is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Evans 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.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Kampmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Kampmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kampmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kampmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans is trying to keep Kampmann in close.
Kampmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Kampmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Kampmann throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kampmann pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampmann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kampmann tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kampmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans stalks Kampmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kampmann's face. Kampmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Kampmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Kampmann is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Evans throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kampmann's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Evans lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joe Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Vakhrushew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Vakhrushew will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Vakhrushew!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vakhrushew is trying to keep Nice in close.
Nice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice stands and throws Vakhrushew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhrushew is trying to buck Nice off.
You can see the frustration on Vakhrushew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nice content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nice working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nice has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vakhrushew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nice is trying to get an arm triangle but Vakhrushew is defending well.
Nice scoring with punches and elbows.
Nice fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nice advances nicely into full mount.
Nice has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vakhrushew is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dee Nice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Brown looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown wants to clinch but Masters slips to the side
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Masters has Brown pushed against the cage.
Masters pulls guard.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Masters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Masters 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! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Masters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul has chosen Picture Me Rollin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robin Convents could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Paul's chin.
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268 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Paul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
Convents wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.
Convents lands with a shot to the body.
Convents circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Paul drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Convents follows Paul to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Convents!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Lenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notis Sfaryianakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Lenk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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284 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Lenk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Notis Sfaryianakis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sfaryianakis throws a one two combo.
Sfaryianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lenk throws a body kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lenk. Sfaryianakis shrugs it off though.
Lenk missing with a left hand there. Sfaryianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfaryianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lenk.
Lenk throws a body kick the misses
and Sfaryianakis counters with a three punch combo that has Lenk backing up. Lenk nods at Sfaryianakis to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lenk fails to land with a series of punches.
Lenk lands with a shot to the body.
Sfaryianakis looks gassed!
Lenk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfaryianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lenk.
No joy there for Lenk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sfaryianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lenk dodges the punch combination from Sfaryianakis.
Lenk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lenk swings widly with a right hand
and Sfaryianakis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lenk misses with a right hand
and Sfaryianakis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lenk won't be happy with that.
Lenk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lenk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sfaryianakis's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenk wants to get back to full guard.
Lenk actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sfaryianakis seems to be working for a kimura but Lenk defends the submission attempt.
Lenk is looking for a sweep. Sfaryianakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sfaryianakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lenk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sfaryianakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lenk's head.
Lenk is pressing down on Sfaryianakis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sfaryianakis works over Lenk with some ground and pound from guard.
Lenk looking for a sweep. Not yet Lenk, not yet.
Sfaryianakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lenk is retaining full guard.
Sfaryianakis thows a big elbow that misses.
Sfaryianakis passes Lenk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sfaryianakis trying to pass the guard but Lenk defending well.
Lenk is trying to get back to full guard.
Sfaryianakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sfaryianakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sfaryianakis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lenk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis working for a submission but Lenk is keeping him at bay.
Lenk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lenk is working hard here to advance position.
Sfaryianakis thowing shots but they're missing.
Lenk is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Lenk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lenk regains half guard.
Lenk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenk.
Sfaryianakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lenk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sfaryianakis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfaryianakis wants to pass the guard but Lenk is keeping the position.
Sfaryianakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sfaryianakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sfaryianakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Notis Sfaryianakis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch but Lenk moves out of range.
Sfaryianakis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Notis Sfaryianakis has been cut.
Sfaryianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lenk doesn't seem bothered though.
Sfaryianakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lenk lands a front kick.
Lenk throws a wild body kick that Sfaryianakis sees coming a mile off.
Sfaryianakis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lenk is out of range and Sfaryianakis settles back down.
Notis Sfaryianakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sfaryianakis throws a combination that misses
and Lenk counters with a good, hard body kick but Sfaryianakis shrugs it off.
Lenk is looking to land body kicks.
Lenk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sfaryianakis misses with a few strikes there.
Lenk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sfaryianakis moves out of range of the body kick.
Sfaryianakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lenk!
Lenk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sfaryianakis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lenk moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenk working for a triangle but Sfaryianakis defends it easily.
Lenk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sfaryianakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sfaryianakis postures up in Lenk's guard and throws a big left but Lenk blocks it.
Lenk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sfaryianakis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lenk throws the kick towards the body but Sfaryianakis avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lenk misses with a kick to the body
and Sfaryianakis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lenk won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lenk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sfaryianakis.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lenk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lenk is looking to improve his position.
Sfaryianakis wants to control but Lenk is keeping him busy.
Sfaryianakis working the head and body with strikes.
Sfaryianakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sfaryianakis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lenk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lenk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sfaryianakis!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lenk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sfaryianakis is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenk goes for an armbar but Sfaryianakis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sfaryianakis.
Lenk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sfaryianakis defends it easily.
Sfaryianakis looking to pass the guard.
Sfaryianakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sfaryianakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sfaryianakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lenk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lenk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Notis Sfaryianakis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sfaryianakis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lenk is working for a kimura but Sfaryianakis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sfaryianakis is defending against the submission attempts here by Lenk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Lenk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Notis Sfaryianakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sfaryianakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lenk wants to sweep but no luck.
Sfaryianakis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lenk is looking to sweep but instead, Sfaryianakis has passed into half guard.
Lenk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sfaryianakis passes to full mount!
Sfaryianakis working Lenk over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sfaryianakis looking for a guillotine from mount but Lenk is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenk is looking to improve his position but Sfaryianakis isn't that keen on the idea.
Lenk is in a horrible position here. Sfaryianakis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Sfaryianakis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lenk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lenk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sfaryianakis punching from mount but Lenk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lenk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sfaryianakis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lenk's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lenk because Sfaryianakis loaded up on that one.
Sfaryianakis thowing shots but they're missing.
Lenk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sfaryianakis drops an elbow to the side of Lenk's head.
Lenk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sfaryianakis.
Lenk actively working from the bottom here.
Lenk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfaryianakis prevents Lenk from improving his position.
Sfaryianakis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sfaryianakis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lenk throws a right hand that misses
and Sfaryianakis counters with a low kick, right behind Lenk 's knee.
Lenk dodges the punch combination from Sfaryianakis.
Lenk throws a poor cross that misses
and Sfaryianakis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sfaryianakis scores with a one two! Lenk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lenk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sfaryianakis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lenk prevents Sfaryianakis from breaking the clinch.
Lenk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lenk fails to pull guard.
Sfaryianakis wants to break free but Lenk has control.
Sfaryianakis breaks the clinch.
Lenk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lenk misses with a right hand
and Sfaryianakis counters with a series of strikes. Lenk will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Lenk misses.
Sfaryianakis darts in and clinches Lenk up against the cage.
Lenk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sfaryianakis smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Lenk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sfaryianakis misses with a low kick.
Lenk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Timur Lenk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenk misses with the body kick
and Sfaryianakis moves into the clinch.
Sfaryianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lenk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lenk misses with an uppercut
enabling Sfaryianakis to counter with a crisp jab.
Sfaryianakis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lenk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sfaryianakis lands with a nice body punch.
Sfaryianakis rushes Lenk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lenk fails to pull guard.
Lenk jumps guard but Sfaryianakis stands there with Lenk around his waist. Lenk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lenk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sfaryianakis walks away with a smile on his face. Lenk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sfaryianakis gets a clinch.
Sfaryianakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lenk tries to pull guard but Sfaryianakis won't allow it.
Sfaryianakis is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notis Sfaryianakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sfaryianakis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Notis Sfaryianakis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Go!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Go throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Go is in Parker's guard.
Go is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Go is one step ahead there.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Go looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Go tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
Go being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Rex Parker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Go with that takedown attempt.
Go darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Go is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Go is just content to waste time from the top position. Parker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Go trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Go is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Go was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Go gets the takedown into side control.
Go is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Go controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Go trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Go trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
Go just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Go will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Go shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Go.
Parker throws a series of punches but Go moves out of range.
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Go darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Go throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Parker controls Go momentarily but Go frees himself.
Parker wants to sweep here but Go controlling him for the moment.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Go is having none of it.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Go is aware though and is defending well.
Go slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Go throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Parker tries to bench press Go off him but Go keeps the position.
The referee asks Go politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Go prefers to stall for the moment though.
Go wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Go decides to stand back up. Go steps back and let's Parker get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Go back to the cage. Parker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rex Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Go shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Rex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Go.
Go rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker avoiding damage as Go throws knees to the body.
Go is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Go down to the mat. Go avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Go closes the distance and clinches.
Go is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Go down to the mat. Go avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Go gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Go is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker is working for takedown but Go is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Go is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parker to the mat. Parker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Go stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go tries to clinch up.
Go fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Go persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parker is not content to let Go control the position.
Go prevents Parker from improving his position.
Go is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Go looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Go seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Go was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Go shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Go.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Go.
Go avoids the head kick by Parker.
Go closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Go.
Go controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Go's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Go showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Go drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Parker presses Go against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Go missing with knees to the body.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Go prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Go avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Go.
Go gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Parker is looking to stand up but Go isn't so interested in that idea.
Go pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Go is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
Parker keeping full guard, as Go tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Go was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Go scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Go controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Go trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Go controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Go was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Go takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Go shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Go's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Go looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Parker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to hold on but Go pushes him away.
Go throwing strikes but Parker recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Go passes to full mount!
Go throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parker can't escape the position.
Rex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Go thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Go wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Go.
Go tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Go is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Go really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brian Go is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Go comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Go 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Go!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cara Amassada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Stevenson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
185 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Stevenson!
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, Cara Amassada!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Josh Stevenson has been cut.
Amassada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amassada moves to clinch but Stevenson breaks away
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amassada is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Amassada fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Amassada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Josh Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a head kick that Amassada semi-blocks.
A jab from Amassada does it's job there.
Amassada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amassada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Amassada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
Josh Stevenson's cut is getting worse.
Nice straight punches there by Amassada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amassada.
Amassada cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amassada.
Amassada connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stevenson! He's out on his feet! Amassada rushes in and drops Stevenson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cara Amassada!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna comes to the cage accompanied by APOCALYPSE NOW. Ettish has chosen Karate Kid Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenno Penna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Ettish!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penna checks it well.
Ettish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penna gets a takedown into half guard.
Penna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ettish!
Penna lands with some strikes.
Penna punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penna has isolated one of Ettish's arms. Ettish looking to fight him off but Penna twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenno Penna!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Ayricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno R Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayricke's entrance music is Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão. A fine choice. R Xavier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bate Pesadão. Matheus Ayricke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno R Xavier's chin.
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199 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Ayricke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno R Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R Xavier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ayricke pinned against the cage. Ayricke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
R Xavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Ayricke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
R Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Ayricke counters with a straight right hand.
Matheus Ayricke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno R Xavier.
R Xavier shoots in but Ayricke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno R Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
R Xavier shoots and misses
and Ayricke counters with a nice uppercut.
R Xavier with a poor takedown
and Ayricke counters with a huge left! R Xavier is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ayricke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save R Xavier from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ayricke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Ayricke!
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