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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Magnum had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Magnum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy West! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnum which made him look bad. West throws a big shot that misses. Magnum throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Magnum throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. West fails to land the takedown. Magnum throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off. Magnum tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Magnum. Magnum connects with a solid leg kick. A head kick misses from Magnum. Magnum is breathing heavily. Magnum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. West shoots in and drives through. Magnum sprawls well. Thomas Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy West. West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magnum's guard. West seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. West preventing the sweep. West stays in close to Magnum's body and controls the position. Magnum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. West wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving. West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Magnum is trying to keep West in close.
Magnum has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though. West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Magnum wants to sweep but no luck. Magnum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West won't allow Magnum to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West lands a couple of elbows. Magnum is trying to keep West in close.
West thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Magnum wants to stand up but West is controlling him. Magnum is trying to control the position but West postures up. Magnum keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. Magnum looking to control.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. West landing with the ground and pound. Magnum looking to control.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. West wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magnum but Magnum pushes him off and we're back to square one. West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Magnum looks for the body kick but West saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. West gets a takedown into half guard. West is nestled in close to Magnum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas Magnum's cut is getting worse. Magnum is not content to let West control the position. West passes to full mount! Magnum wants to get back to his feet.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't. Magnum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magnum is looking to escape. Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, West cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magnum is rocked!
Thomas Magnum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Magnum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy West!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sean Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sean Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacArthur circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson. MacArthur looking for a takedown here - he's got it. MacArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Johnson is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson pulls MacArthur in close to prevent any damage. MacArthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. Johnson pulls MacArthur in to control the position. MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacArthur manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson drops back looking for a leg! MacArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacArthur manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into MacArthur's guard. MacArthur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. MacArthur is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is looking to stand up but MacArthur won't let him. MacArthur has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though. Johnson wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. Johnson preventing the sweep. MacArthur looks gassed! Johnson trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. MacArthur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacArthur is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Johnson trying to control the position but MacArthur is working away. Johnson moves into full mount! Johnson controlling from the full mount. Johnson looking to control but MacArthur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacArthur's face.
MacArthur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from mount. MacArthur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?
MacArthur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. MacArthur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacArthur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. MacArthur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur is one step ahead there. MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. MacArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. MacArthur drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick MacArthur off! MacArthur jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. MacArthur tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
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. MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side. Sean Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas MacArthur. Johnson stuffs the takedown. Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard. MacArthur 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. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacArthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Claudius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tiberius Claudius has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiberius Claudius seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberius Claudius! 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, Ulf Lundell! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lundell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Claudius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claudius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Claudius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Claudius throws a head kick but Lundell moves out of range.
Claudius misses with a body kick. Claudius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Lundell. Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lundell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lundell throws a head kick that misses. Claudius looks to land a body kick but Lundell moved away. Claudius avoids the head kick by Lundell.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses. Claudius tries a head kick but it misses.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick and Claudius moves out of range easily. Tiberius Claudius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lundell throws a right and a left that both miss. Lundell looks gassed! Claudius keeps Lundell at a distance using the push kick. Nice body kick from Claudius. Claudius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick and Claudius moves out of range easily. Claudius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lundell throws a head kick but Claudius moves out of range.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lundell throws a head kick but Claudius moves out of range.
Claudius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Claudius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claudius tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Claudius. Claudius throws a head kick but Lundell moves out of range.
Lundell blocks the body kick.
Lundell tries a head kick but it misses.
Claudius throws a head kick that misses. Lundell throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Lundell. Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lundell misses with a head kick.
Claudius misses with a head kick.
Claudius blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick and Claudius moves out of range easily. Claudius throws a sloppy head kick and Lundell moves out of range easily. Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lundell throws a head kick that misses. Lundell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claudius throws a head kick but Lundell moves out of range.
Claudius blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Lundell throws a head kick but Claudius moves out of range.
Lundell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Claudius's head. Claudius throws a head kick that misses. Lundell throws a head kick but Claudius moves out of range.
Crack! A monster head kick from Claudius and Lundell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Claudius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiberius Claudius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Kiszely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiszely is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Edward A Murphy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Kiszely ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiszely throws a hook but Murphy blocks it. Kiszely is breathing heavily. Murphy tries for a takedown but Kiszely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kiszely . Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiszely as he avoids it easily. Kiszely misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming. Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiszely as he jumps to the side. Major Kiszely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward A Murphy. Jab by Murphy.
Major Kiszely 's cut is getting worse. Murphy scores a takedown into full mount! Kiszely knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground. Murphy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kiszely is rocked! Murphy trying to control but Kiszely is having none of it. Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiszely looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Kiszely is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Major Kiszely 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kiszely seems to have got his legs back now. Murphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Murphy breaks from Kiszely 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee warns Kiszely that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeez, Major Kiszely 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Major Kiszely 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward A Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Zanotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sjoblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Sjoblom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Zanotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Sjoblom! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sjoblom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zanotti circles away. Zanotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sjoblom swats him away and circles back towards the center. Giuseppe Zanotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zanotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zanotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Sjoblom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zanotti is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Zanotti as Sjoblom shoots in. Zanotti tries to clinch but Sjoblom moves out of range. Sjoblom avoids the head kick by Zanotti.
Zanotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Sjoblom. Sjoblom gets slowly back to his feet. Giuseppe Zanotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sjoblom. Zanotti tries to clinch but Sjoblom moves out of range. Sjoblom has a takedown stuffed. Sjoblom shoots in and drives through. Zanotti sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Zanotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sjoblom. Sjoblom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zanotti cracks the inside of Sjoblom's front leg. Sjoblom looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Sjoblom looking to slow down the pace here. Zanotti misses with a knee to the head. Sjoblom tries to stall but Zanotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sjoblom can't get the takedown.
Sjoblom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zanotti just stands there and leans against the cage. Zanotti landing knees to the body.
Zanotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sjoblom breaks the clinch.
Zanotti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zanotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Sjoblom is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Sjoblom can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sjoblom is looking to reverse the position. Sjoblom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Sjoblom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sjoblom prevents Zanotti from moving into mount. Sjoblom taking a bit of punishment here - Zanotti scoring with strikes. Zanotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sjoblom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sjoblom is looking for a sweep. Sjoblom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sjoblom wants to get back to his feet.
Sjoblom is taking a breather. Zanotti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sjoblom seems to be working for a kimura but Zanotti defends the submission attempt. Sjoblom seems to be looking for submissions.
Zanotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sjoblom wants to control from the top but Zanotti keeps moving. Sjoblom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zanotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sjoblom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sjoblom postures up.
Sjoblom preventing the sweep. Sjoblom wants to pass the guard but Zanotti is keeping the position. Zanotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sjoblom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sjoblom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Zanotti keeping moving, preventing Sjoblom from controlling successfully. Zanotti controls Sjoblom momentarily but Sjoblom frees himself. Sjoblom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sjoblom trying to control but Zanotti is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Zanotti dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sjoblom wants to clinch up but Zanotti keeps it at a distance. Zanotti darts in trying to clinch and Sjoblom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Sjoblom works a leg free and moves into half guard. Zanotti is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sjoblom pulls his head out easily. Zanotti wants to improve his position but Sjoblom is controlling well.
Sjoblom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zanotti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Zanotti trying to hold on to Sjoblom's head to control him but Sjoblom postures up.
Well, if Sjoblom 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.
Zanotti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sjoblom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zanotti keeps working. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sjoblom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sjoblom controlling from mount. Sjoblom trying to control but he's not successful this time. Zanotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sjoblom controlling his opponent. A nice elbow there by Sjoblom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zanotti can't escape the position.
Zanotti tries to improve his position but instead Sjoblom has taken his back! Zanotti can't escape the position.
Sjoblom has Zanotti flattened out and is raining down punches. A lull in the action here.
Sjoblom controls the action. Sjoblom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sjoblom has the hooks in. Zanotti is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sjoblom struggling to keep hold of the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jimmy Sjoblom just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zanotti tries to clinch but Sjoblom moves away and Sjoblom moves into the clinch. Sjoblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zanotti closes the distance and clinches. Zanotti tries a knee to the head but Sjoblom blocks it.
Zanotti tries a knee to the head but Sjoblom blocks it.
Zanotti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sjoblom up against the cage. Sjoblom is looking to break free of the clinch but Zanotti has double underhooks. Zanotti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sjoblom trying to control but Zanotti postures up.
Zanotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Zanotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sjoblom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zanotti. Zanotti wants to control but Sjoblom is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zanotti trying to advance position but Sjoblom counters by regaining guard. Sjoblom has Zanotti pulled in close to control his posture. Sjoblom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sjoblom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Sjoblom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sjoblom wants to work for an arm triangle but Zanotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zanotti is refusing to be controlled, as Sjoblom sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sjoblom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Zanotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zanotti darts in trying to clinch so Sjoblom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Zanotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zanotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Zanotti, not yet. Sjoblom sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zanotti keeping moving, preventing Sjoblom from controlling successfully. Zanotti working for a triangle but Sjoblom defends it easily.
Zanotti has a closed guard, preventing Sjoblom from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zanotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sjoblom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Zanotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sjoblom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zanotti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sjoblom! Zanotti 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 Zanotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Zanotti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieutenant Rolfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Sulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornelius Sulla told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Rolfsson! 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, Cornelius Sulla! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sulla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rolfsson. Sulla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rolfsson fails in his attempt to clinch. Rolfsson slips a jab and a cross from Sulla.
Rolfsson tries to clinch there but Sulla circles away.
Rolfsson tries to clinch but Sulla moves out of range. Rolfsson instigates a clinch. Sulla is trying to break the clinch but Rolfsson has him pressed against the cage. Rolfsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolfsson is looking to clinch but Sulla is avoiding it.
Sulla lands with a kick to the temple. Rolfsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Lieutenant Rolfsson has been cut. Cornelius Sulla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rolfsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolfsson tries to clinch up. Sulla misses with a body kick. Rolfsson avoids the head kick by Sulla.
Rolfsson takes the fight into the clinch. Rolfsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sulla misses with a knee to the head. Rolfsson pulls Sulla into guard.
Rolfsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rolfsson is looking for a triangle but Sulla pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sulla wants to stand but Rolfsson is controlling his posture from full guard. Sulla looks gassed! Rolfsson wants to sweep but no luck. Rolfsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rolfsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulla is looking to escape. Rolfsson lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rolfsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rolfsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Sulla is rocked! Rolfsson lands a big shot there that rocks Sulla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sulla is still in real trouble! Can Rolfsson finish him? Rolfsson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lieutenant Rolfsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Tom! 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, Luke Rawson! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tom misses with the combination.
Rawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tom!
Rawson is rocked! Tom dances in with a quick combination. Rawson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tom snaps Rawson's head back. Rawson stumbles backwards against the cage. Tom steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rawson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rawson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Happy Tom!
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