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Carnage 56: Fists of Fury PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin comes into the arena with Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristof Nikitin!
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, Paul McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nikitin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and McCartney counters with a three punch combo that has Nikitin backing up. Nikitin nods at McCartney to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikitin misses with a hook. McCartney ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin tests McCartney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCartney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nikitin counters with a nice body shot.
McCartney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikitin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCartney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikitin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
McCartney wants to stand up but Nikitin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Nikitin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kristof Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a jab-cross combination.
Paul McCartney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCartney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nikitin there.
Paul McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Nikitin.
McCartney drops his hands momentarily and Nikitin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney misses with a combination
and Nikitin counters with a nice leg kick.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCartney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikitin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCartney's thigh. McCartney counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nikitin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCartney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCartney has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Nikitin trying to control the position.
McCartney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCartney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikitin is trying to keep McCartney in close.
McCartney wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
McCartney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikitin is controlling McCartney's posture.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Nikitin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCartney with a hook.
Paul McCartney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCartney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
McCartney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCartney.
McCartney misses the shot to the body.
Nikitin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney throws the left hand but Nikitin avoids the punch easily.
McCartney throws a combination that misses
and Nikitin counters with a single leg into guard. McCartney didn't expect that.
Nikitin pushing down on McCartney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCartney tries to kick Nikitin off but Nikitin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikitin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCartney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikitin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCartney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to pass to full mount but McCartney defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney is trying to stand up here but Nikitin is controlling him well.
McCartney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikitin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCartney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Nikitin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikitin prevents McCartney from standing back up.
McCartney pushes Nikitin off and gets back to his feet.
McCartney misses with a body shot
and Nikitin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCartney!
McCartney is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McCartney is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is trying to stand up.
Nikitin lands a big elbow.
McCartney is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Nikitin content just to control the position here.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet.
McCartney is breathing heavily.
Nikitin unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nikitin.
Nikitin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCartney?
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kristof Nikitin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikitin dominating with strikes here.
Nikitin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin content just to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Nikitin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCartney slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikitin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCartney connects with a single shot there.
Nikitin thumps McCartney with a low kick.
McCartney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nikitin misses the jab.
Nikitin misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from McCartney. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from McCartney misses its intended target.
Nikitin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikitin showed some decent athleticism there.
McCartney is trying to stand up here but Nikitin is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but McCartney defends it.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but McCartney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCartney keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikitin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCartney defending well though.
McCartney is looking to escape.
McCartney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but McCartney defending well.
McCartney is in trouble now - Nikitin has advanced to mount!
McCartney is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McCartney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the head.
McCartney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikitin is landing with some decent strikes but McCartney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCartney tries to buck Nikitin off but he can't manage it.
Nikitin scoring with strikes but McCartney is staying in there.
Kristof Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCartney is looking to escape.
Nikitin controlling his opponent.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCartney is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin 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.
Nikitin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCartney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nikitin with the ground and pound from mount.
Paul McCartney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nikitin working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristof Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikitin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Nikitin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Vascaino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Simba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edmundo Vascaino's chin.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmundo Vascaino!
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, King Simba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vascaino tries to clinch but Simba moves out of range.
Vascaino tries to clinch
and Simba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simba counters with a nice uppercut.
Vascaino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vascaino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vascaino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Simba counter with a right hand.
Vascaino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vascaino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simba throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vascaino darts in trying to clinch
and Simba counters with a straight right hand.
Vascaino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simba gets through Vascaino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vascaino throws a head punch that misses.
Vascaino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Vascaino misses with some punches.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vascaino lands a nice elbow.
Vascaino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vascaino misses with some punches.
Simba is looking to break free of the clinch but Vascaino has double underhooks.
Simba blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vascaino.
Simba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vascaino throws a punch but it's blocked by Simba.
Vascaino has a couple of punches blocked by Simba.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vascaino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vascaino working aggressively here.
Simba working hard to break the clinch.
Vascaino working aggressively here.
Vascaino misses with a punch on the inside.
Simba takes a shot to the head.
Vascaino working aggressively here.
Vascaino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vascaino lands a shoulder strike.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vascaino pushes off an throws an elbow but Simba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vascaino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vascaino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vascaino fails to land.
Vascaino misses with some punches.
Vascaino pushes Simba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simba blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vascaino misses with an elbow strike.
Vascaino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vascaino.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vascaino throws an elbow but misses.
Simba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vascaino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vascaino throws an elbow but misses.
Vascaino lands with a left to the head.
Vascaino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simba tries to break free but Vascaino pushes him back against the cage.
Vascaino lands an elbow inside.
Vascaino lands an elbow inside.
Vascaino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Vascaino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vascaino prevents it.
Edmundo Vascaino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Simba.
Vascaino misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vascaino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vascaino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vascaino working aggressively here.
Vascaino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vascaino lands with a light punch inside.
Vascaino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simba can't break the clinch.
Simba wants to break free but Vascaino has control.
Vascaino throws an elbow that misses.
Vascaino lands a hook that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Simba blocks an elbow strike.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vascaino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vascaino throws an elbow that misses.
Vascaino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vascaino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simba avoids a wild elbow strike from Vascaino.
Vascaino lands a nice uppercut.
Vascaino misses with a punch on the inside.
Vascaino misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Vascaino dominated that round.
That's time! Vascaino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vascaino lands a hook that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Simba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vascaino misses with a punch on the inside.
Vascaino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Vascaino lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vascaino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vascaino.
A frustrated look appears on Simba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vascaino throws an elbow but it misses.
Vascaino lands an elbow just above Simba 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vascaino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vascaino.
Vascaino pushes Simba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simba takes an elbow to the temple.
Vascaino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vascaino lands with a left to the head.
Vascaino pushes off an throws an elbow but Simba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vascaino misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vascaino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vascaino.
Vascaino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Vascaino.
Vascaino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simba wants to break free but Vascaino has control.
Edmundo Vascaino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simba is trying to break free.
Vascaino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vascaino scores with a shoulder strike.
Vascaino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simba blocking some punches.
Simba tries for a takedown but Vascaino manages to get underhooks.
Vascaino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vascaino fails to land.
Vascaino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vascaino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simba has had enough of the clinch but Vascaino keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vascaino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vascaino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vascaino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Vascaino.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vascaino.
Vascaino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Vascaino.
Vascaino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vascaino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vascaino lands with a right to the head.
Simba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vascaino lands an elbow inside that Simba shrugs off.
Simba tries to break the clinch but Vascaino is controlling the position.
Simba can't get the takedown.
Vascaino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simba's defenses.
Simba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vascaino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edmundo Vascaino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Simba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vascaino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vascaino tries to clinch there but Simba circles away.
Vascaino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vascaino tries to clinch up
and Simba counters with a one-two to the body.
Vascaino fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Simba throws a nice looking combination but Vascaino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simba scores with a three punch combo!
Simba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vascaino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vascaino moves to clinch but Simba breaks away
letting Simba counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Vascaino dominated that second round.
That's time! Vascaino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vascaino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vascaino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vascaino darts in trying to clinch
and Simba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vascaino looks to clinch
and Simba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Simba. Beautiful body shot.
Vascaino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vascaino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vascaino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simba can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simba throws a hook but Vascaino avoids it easily.
Simba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simba scores with a jab to the body.
Vascaino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simba.
Simba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simba throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vascaino tries to clinch
and Simba counters with a right hand to the body.
Simba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simba cracks Vascaino with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vascaino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simba.
Simba misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Simba. Beautiful body shot.
Vascaino looks to clinch
and Simba counters with a shoot takedown. Vascaino fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by King Simba.
Vascaino tries to clinch up
and Simba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vascaino wants to clinch up but Simba keeps it at a distance.
Simba misses with a body shot.
Vascaino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vascaino darts in trying to clinch
and Simba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmundo Vascaino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vascaino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vascaino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simba, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice elbow from Vascaino.
Vascaino prevents Simba from breaking the clinch.
Vascaino misses with an elbow over the top.
Simba tries to break free but Vascaino pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vascaino fails to land.
Vascaino lands an elbow inside.
Vascaino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vascaino.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vascaino lands with a right to the head.
Simba tries to break free but Vascaino pushes him back against the cage.
Vascaino swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vascaino misses with some punches.
King Simba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simba blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vascaino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vascaino has him pressed against the cage.
Vascaino has a couple of punches blocked by Simba.
Simba is trying to break free.
Vascaino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vascaino lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Simba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vascaino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Vascaino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toveri throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Toveri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Toveri throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Toveri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toveri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Toveri throws a combination that misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toveri throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toveri throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toveri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toveri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a right hand from hell and Toveri is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ill Yourneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Kuklinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ill Yourneck's chin.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ill Yourneck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski gets a clinch.
Kuklinski breaks from the clinch.
Yourneck misses with a combination
and Kuklinski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yourneck throws a lazy head kick
and Kuklinski counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Yourneck misses
and Kuklinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuklinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuklinski rushes Yourneck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yourneck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yourneck throws a leg kick which misses Kuklinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuklinski tries to avoid it.
Yourneck throws a head kick that misses
and Kuklinski counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yourneck. That snapped Kuklinski's head back.
Yourneck throws a lazy head kick
and Kuklinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuklinski clinches.
Kuklinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yourneck pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yourneck is trying to break the clinch but Kuklinski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourneck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yourneck throws a lazy head kick
and Kuklinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Yourneck throws a lazy head kick
and Kuklinski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yourneck reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuklinski's guard.
Kuklinski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yourneck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to bench press Yourneck off him but Yourneck keeps the position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is trying to improve his position.
Kuklinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourneck is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski passes to side control.
Kuklinski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yourneck is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Yourneck is defending well.
Yourneck is looking to reverse the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Yourneck is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yourneck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuklinski but great work by Yourneck.
Kuklinski struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is looking to regain half guard here but Yourneck keeps moving and retains side control.
Yourneck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Yourneck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Yourneck is going to stand back up.
Kuklinski is looking to control Yourneck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that round.
That's time! Kuklinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by Yourneck misses
and Kuklinski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuklinski is looking to work some ground and pound but Yourneck has wrist control.
Kuklinski trying to move into half guard but instead Yourneck has managed to sweep!
Yourneck preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yourneck defends well.
Yourneck stands up and waves to Kuklinski to follow him.
Yourneck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yourneck throws a lazy head kick
and Kuklinski counters with a shoot takedown. Yourneck fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourneck pulls Kuklinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuklinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richard Kuklinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuklinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Yourneck keeps moving.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yourneck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Yourneck pushes Kuklinski off, looking to escape but Kuklinski dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Yourneck is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitonti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anthony Bitonti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Hammer's chin.
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bitonti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bitonti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitonti connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Bitonti counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Bitonti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitonti wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitonti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammer, up you get!
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Bitonti counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Bitonti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Bitonti counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Bitonti counters with a two punch combo.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bitonti - the referee stops the clock and Hammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bitonti. Hammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Bitonti.
Bitonti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bitonti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bitonti counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitonti has managed to clinch.
Bitonti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bitonti controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Bitonti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bitonti lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bitonti jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bitonti thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Bitonti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bitonti with a hook.
Mario Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitonti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bitonti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Bitonti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Bitonti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitonti pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitonti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Bitonti gets control of Hammer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bitonti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti trying to control the position.
Bitonti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bitonti looking for a triangle here. Hammer is fighting it but it looks tight! Bitonti pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hammer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Bitonti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Salazar (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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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cold Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cat counters with a good low kick that Salazar was not able to check.
Salazar throws a nice looking combination but Cat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miguel Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Cat counters with an outside leg kick.
Salazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cat counters with a straight right hand.
Cat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salazar ducks right into an uppercut from Cat.
Nice takedown defense from Cat. No joy for Salazar on that attempt.
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Cat.
Salazar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cat prevents it.
Cold Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Salazar.
Salazar can't get the takedown.
Cat cracks Salazar with a nice body shot.
Cat stops a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Salazar looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Cat.
Salazar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cat lands with a straight right. Salazar didn't see that one coming.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a double jab
and Cat counters with a stiff right hand.
Cat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salazar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Salazar misses.
Salazar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cat cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Cat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salazar, pushing him back against the cage.
Salazar tries to score a body lock takedown but Cat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salazar tries to score a body lock takedown but Cat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cat breaks from the clinch.
Cat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Cat.
Salazar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salazar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cat cracks Salazar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salazar shoots and misses
and Cat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cat scores with a sloppy right hand. Salazar should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Cat. That snapped Salazar's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cat.
Salazar is rocked!
Cat throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Salazar crashing down! Salazar tries to stagger back to his feet but Cat just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Salazar asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cold Cat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by . Nick Church had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bealum misses with a hook
and Church connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum checks it.
Bealum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Church can pounce on him.
Bealum gets the takedown into side control.
Church wants to get back to his feet but Bealum drags him back down.
Church is trying to escape the position but Bealum is controlling the position.
Bealum tries to advance to mount but can't.
Church wants to control but Bealum postures up.
Church is trying to escape the position but Bealum is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Church is not content to let Bealum control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ngaio Bealum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bealum. Church does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bealum looks to score with a jab to the body but Church is just out of range.
Church throws a right hand that misses
and Bealum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Church wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Church checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Church.
A shot to the body from Bealum misses
and Church counters with a nice body shot.
Bealum shoots in and drives through. Church sprawls well.
Bealum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Church can pounce on him.
Church lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bealum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum misses with a hook to the body
and Church counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bealum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Church rather than just go for the knockout.
Church looks to land a left hand but Bealum moved out of range nicely.
Church darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Church fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bealum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Church throws a front kick aimed at Bealum's knee but Bealum avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bealum is defended easily by Church.
Bealum has his takedown stuffed
and Church makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ngaio Bealum.
A slapping leg kick lands for Church.
Bealum misses with a body shot
and Church counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bealum's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Church.
Church throws a low kick but Bealum moves out of range easily.
Bealum checks a low kick from Church.
A shot to the body from Church misses
and Bealum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Church connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Church, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum scores with a nice right hand.
Nick Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bealum misses with a leg kick
and Church counters with a nice leg kick.
Church throws a jab when Bealum was well out of range.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bealum scores with a shot to the body.
Bealum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Church tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bealum was well out of range. Poor timing from Church.
Church fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bealum manages to avoid it.
Church throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Church misses
and Bealum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Church on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Church fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Church is predictable there
and Bealum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bealum blocks a body shot from Church.
Bealum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Church misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a left hand.
Church tries to throw a body punch but Bealum avoids it by throwing Church back against the cage.
Church can't find room to land a body shot as Bealum controls the action.
Church lands an uppercut.
Church blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bealum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Church connects with a right hand. Bealum shakes it off.
Bealum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Church misses with an uppercut
and Bealum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Church misses the shot to the body.
Bealum misses with a jab to the body
and Church counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bealum misses with a shot to the body
and Church counters with a low kick, right behind Bealum 's knee.
That kick from Church tenderised Bealum's leg. Bealum is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Church rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bealum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bealum misses with an uppercut
and Church counters with a good low kick that Bealum was not able to check.
Bealum throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bealum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Church to the mat! Church manages to get full guard.
Bealum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ngaio Bealum.
A good leg kick by Church.
Nice defenses there by Church.
Bealum throws a leg kick
and Church counters with a body kick.
Bealum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bealum is able to avoid easily.
Bealum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Church buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bealum lands a head shot.
Bealum lands with an overhand left.
Bealum throws a hook but Church blocks it.
Church is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Church.
Bealum checks a low kick from Church.
Church misses the body punch
and Bealum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Church wants to slow Bealum down by chopping away at his legs.
Church lands with a cross.
Church connects with a single shot there.
Nick Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bealum just misses with a punch to the body.
Church is looking to chop away at Bealum's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Church. Church obviously looking to wear him down.
Church with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Church avoids the body shot from Bealum.
A telegraphed right hand from Bealum misses the target.
Church's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bealum under the eye.
Bealum blocks a low kick nicely.
Bealum swings widly with a right hand
and Church counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bealum lands with a nice body punch.
Church throws a leg kick
and Bealum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum checks it.
Church takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Church.
Church lands with an uppercut that bounces Bealum off the cage and back into rage.
Bealum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Church tries to work over Bealum's front leg with a kick but Bealum checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church slips under a jab.
Church misses the body punch
enabling Bealum to counter with a crisp jab.
Church thows a leg kick but Bealum checks it
and Bealum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Church lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Church lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Church keeps the fight on the outside.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bealum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Church.
Bealum looks to score with a jab to the body but Church is just out of range.
Bealum misses with a hook to the body
and Church counters with an inside leg kick.
Church tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Church slips a jab and a cross from Bealum.
Church attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Church fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bealum's calf.
Bealum misses with a left hand
and Church counters with an inside leg kick.
Nick Church is winning the standup battle so far.
Church misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Church.
Church with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Church walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bealum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Church buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bealum moves in looking to clinch but Church pushes him off.
Bealum blocks a head kick by Church.
Church cracks Bealum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Church fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bealum is out of range.
Bealum misses with a hook
and Church counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bealum's knee momentarily.
Bealum throws a looping overhand right but Church ducks down to avoid it.
Bealum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Church fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bealum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Church lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bealum checks a low kick from Church.
Church throws a sloppy body shot
and Bealum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bealum blocks a head kick by Church.
Church with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bealum misses with a low kick.
Church fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bealum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Church lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bealum at a distance.
Bealum misses with a straight right.
Bealum looks to score with a jab to the body but Church is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Church.
Church throws the kick towards the body but Bealum avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Church. Bealum does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Church.
Church lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bealum ducks under a wild hook from Church.
Church takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bealum.
Good leg kick by Church there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Church throws a leg kick but Bealum checks it.
Bealum misses with a left hand
and Church connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Church connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Church.
Donk. Church catches Bealum right on the button with a cross.
Church takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bealum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Church tenderised Bealum's leg. Bealum is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church pushes Bealum away with a front kick.
Church pushes Bealum away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Church.
Church throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bealum counters with a nice uppercut.
Church throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bealum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Church can pounce on him.
Bealum falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Church to counter with a crisp jab.
Bealum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Church counters with a good low kick that Bealum was not able to check.
A low kick from Church is predictable there
and Bealum counters by moving into the clinch.
Church looking to stall.
Bealum tries to circle away but Church has him pinned against the cage.
Church manages to break the clinch.
Bealum ducks right into an uppercut from Church.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Church.
Bealum blocks a jab.
Church moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bealum thows a body shot but no joy.
Church bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bealum's head.
That kick from Church tenderised Bealum's leg. Bealum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Church fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bealum is out of range.
Ngaio Bealum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Church swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bealum counters with a stiff right hand.
Bealum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Church can pounce on him.
Church fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bealum manages to avoid it.
Church scores with the left hand. Bealum knows he should have avoided that one.
Church scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Church works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Church swats away the attempt to clinch by Bealum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bealum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Church missing with a left hand there. Bealum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bealum just misses with a punch to the body.
Church stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nick Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bealum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Church throws a head kick but Bealum moves out of range.
Bealum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Church connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bealum. Bealum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Bealum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Church misses with an uppercut.
Church throws a head kick that misses
and Bealum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Church thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Church tries a head kick but it misses.
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Church lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bealum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bealum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Church, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Church!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Broflovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broflovski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuck'em. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Broflovski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Broflovski.
Broflovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Blaze. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet.
Broflovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broflovski closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broflovski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broflovski has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Broflovski lands an uppercut.
Broflovski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaze's face.
It looks like Al Blaze has been cut.
Broflovski tries to land a knee to the head but Blaze blocks with his arms.
Broflovski misses with a knee to the head.
Broflovski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Broflovski lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Broflovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head.
Broflovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Broflovski lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Broflovski.
Broflovski lands a nice elbow.
Blaze takes a knee to the side of the body.
Broflovski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaze's face.
Broflovski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Broflovski obliges.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broflovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broflovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Broflovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Blaze takes an elbow to the temple.
Broflovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Broflovski scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Broflovski obliges.
Broflovski lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment.
Broflovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broflovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Broflovski.
Broflovski lands a nice elbow.
Broflovski lands a damaging elbow.
Broflovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broflovski lands a nice elbow.
Broflovski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski lands an elbow just above Blaze 's eye.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head.
Broflovski working Blaze over with knees to the body.
Broflovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaze's defenses.
Broflovski throws an elbow that misses.
Blaze managing to block the knees to the body from Broflovski.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
Broflovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broflovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blaze avoids a wild elbow strike from Broflovski.
Broflovski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blaze jumps guard but Broflovski stands there with Blaze around his waist. Blaze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broflovski smiles and moves away.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Broflovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broflovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Broflovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blaze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Broflovski crunches a lovely knee into Blaze's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Broflovski.
Broflovski lands an elbow just above Blaze 's eye.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broflovski lands a knee to the head.
Broflovski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Broflovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaze's defenses.
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Broflovski lands an elbow inside that Blaze shrugs off.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Broflovski walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Broflovski has managed to clinch.
Broflovski gets through Blaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broflovski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Broflovski scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski misses with the head strike.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broflovski smiles and moves away.
Kyle Broflovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broflovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaze lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Broflovski dives on top into guard.
Broflovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blaze is working an open guard so Broflovski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaze shoots in for a double leg but Broflovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Broflovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Broflovski tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Broflovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Broflovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Blaze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Broflovski connects with a looping right hand.
Broflovski rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broflovski smiles and moves away.
Broflovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broflovski wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Broflovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broflovski moves into range and clinches up with Blaze.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Broflovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broflovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Broflovski won't allow it.
Kyle Broflovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Broflovski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broflovski lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment.
Broflovski lands a left hand.
Broflovski lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Broflovski.
Broflovski with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broflovski lands an elbow inside.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broflovski connects with a knee to the head.
Broflovski working Blaze over with knees to the body.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
Broflovski lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment.
Broflovski misses with a knee strike.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Broflovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
Broflovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Broflovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Broflovski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaze's face.
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Broflovski won't allow it.
Broflovski lands a knee to the body.
Blaze successfully pulls guard.
Broflovski wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Broflovski postures up.
Broflovski wants to stand but Blaze is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broflovski defends it easily.
Broflovski wants to get up but he can't break Blaze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blaze trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broflovski wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position.
Broflovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broflovski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blaze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broflovski is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze working for a guillotine from mount but Broflovski is in no mood to give up.
Blaze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Broflovski has worked his arm free - good work by Broflovski!
An elbow from Blaze crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze throws an elbow but Broflovski slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Broflovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Blaze's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Broflovski as he avoids it easily.
Broflovski closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broflovski smiles and moves away.
Broflovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broflovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Broflovski landing knees to the head.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blaze takes a knee to the side of the body.
Broflovski lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment.
Broflovski lands a body punch.
Broflovski connects with a knee to the head.
Broflovski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze takes an elbow to the temple.
Broflovski crunches a lovely knee into Blaze's ribcage.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broflovski.
Blaze takes an elbow to the temple.
Broflovski lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Broflovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broflovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaze's defenses.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Broflovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broflovski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Broflovski throws an elbow but misses.
Blaze has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Broflovski uses from the top position.
Broflovski wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Broflovski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blaze's guard.
Broflovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blaze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Broflovski's guard.
Blaze forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broflovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Blaze 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Broflovski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Broflovski keeps working.
Broflovski pushes Blaze off looking to stand but Blaze dives back in and keeps control.
Blaze trying to control from half guard but Broflovski is working away.
Broflovski is defending against the submission attempts here by Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Broflovski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blaze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Blaze!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uasay Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Vater Unser. Almeida is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Uasay Almeida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uasay Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Little manages to pull guard.
Little bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard.
Little throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Little working some strikes from top position.
Little content to stall in guard here.
Almeida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.
Little working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Little is pushing down on Almeida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Almeida is fighting to maintain full guard but Little has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Little keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Little throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Almeida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Little scores with a couple of nice shots.
Little missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Little is nestled in close to Almeida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Little lands a nice short elbow.
Little is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Little on the ground.
Little throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Almeida is in trouble now - Little has advanced to mount!
Little raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little lands a big shot there that rocks Almeida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Little has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almeida's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Little is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Little!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omar Little!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasta comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Your Enemies. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Jasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jasta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed moves out of range as Jasta throws a body kick.
Jasta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Jasta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jasta manages to break the clinch.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Jasta.
Jasta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jasta did well to prevent Reed getting side control.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jasta gets full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed wants to stand but Jasta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jasta has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Reed manages to get his head free but now Jasta has transitioned to an armbar! Reed grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jasta! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamey Jasta!
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