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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Wennstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Wennstrom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Wennstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wennstrom tries to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Wennstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Wennstrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wennstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!
Henderson wants to escape the position.
Henderson turns into Wennstrom and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wennstrom is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wennstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Wennstrom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Wennstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wennstrom looks gassed!
Henderson being controlled here momentarily.
Henderson postures up in Wennstrom's guard and throws a big left but Wennstrom blocks it.
Wennstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Wennstrom is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wennstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is pushing down on Wennstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wennstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Wennstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wennstrom is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Henderson is going to stand back up.
Wennstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is keen to just control but Wennstrom is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wennstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
A lull in the action here.
Wennstrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Henderson doesn't escape.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
Wennstrom is working for a rear naked choke. Henderson is not defending it well and Wennstrom has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Henderson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Henderson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axel Wennstrom!
Axel Wennstrom is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jallow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallow misses with a hook. Ironside ducked under it nicely.
Jallow throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ironside tumbling to the canvas!
Jallow drops back looking for a leg! Ironside is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironside manages to kick Jallow off! Jallow jumps back into Ironside's guard.
Jallow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside keeping full guard, as Jallow tries to pass.
Ironside looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironside, not yet.
Ironside keeping full guard, as Jallow tries to pass.
Ironside has control of Jallow's left arm, preventing Jallow from doing any damage.
Jallow postures up.
Ironside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jallow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jallow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jallow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironside is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ironside takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallow misses with a two punch combination.
Jallow misses with a looping right.
Jallow catches Ironside with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jallow.
Jallow throws a series of punches but Ironside moves out of range.
Ironside looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jallow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ironside stands up over Jallow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jallow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jallow keeping moving, preventing Ironside from controlling successfully.
Jallow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jallow is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironside controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironside forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironside passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jallow!
Jallow is bucking up trying to escape but Ironside cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jallow is trying desperately to improve position.
Ironside lands a big shot there that rocks Jallow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ironside prevents Jallow from getting the reversal.
Ironside has hold of Jallow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jallow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ironside looking to ground and pound but Jallow is blocking nicely.
Ironside looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jallow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ironside working for a submission but Jallow is keeping him at bay.
Jallow is trying desperately to improve position.
Ironside throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ironside thowing shots but they're missing.
Ironside working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jallow tries to reverse the position but Ironside maintains control.
Ironside tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jallow regains half guard.
Jallow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jallow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jallow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Jallow keeps moving.
Jallow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jallow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Jallow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironside thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jallow can't keep his opponent in guard - Ironside advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jallow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ironside pulls his head out easily.
Jallow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jallow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ironside pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jallow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jallow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jallow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironside is just out of range.
Jallow misses with an uppercut. Ironside saw that one coming.
Jallow loads up on a big right hand but Ironside slips the punch.
Jallow looks to land a right hand but Ironside moved out of range.
Jallow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jallow throws out a loose jab but Ironside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jallow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
Jallow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jallow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ironside at a distance.
Jallow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jallow lands a lovely overhand right.
Ironside shoots for a takedown but Jallow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironside tries to clinch but Jallow moves out of range.
Ironside drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ironside is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jallow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ironside is looking to defend but Jallow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ironside! Jallow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ironside taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Jallow!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Carmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Maggiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Maggiano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Carmicheal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Maggiano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maggiano fails to land the takedown.
Maggiano looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carmicheal moves out of range as Maggiano throws a body kick.
Maggiano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carmicheal circles away.
Maggiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob Carmicheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Maggiano.
Carmicheal throws a series of punches but Maggiano avoids them all with ease.
Vernon Maggiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmicheal misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maggiano shoots in but Carmicheal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carmicheal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmicheal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Maggiano or perhaps it was just good defense by Carmicheal which made him look bad.
Carmicheal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maggiano sprawling to the canvas! Maggiano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carmicheal finish him?!
Maggiano is rocked!
Carmicheal swinging wilding here.
Bob Carmicheal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maggiano slips a jab and a cross from Carmicheal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmicheal cracks a nice hook into Maggiano's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmicheal misses with a few strikes there.
Carmicheal throws a right hand that Maggiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Maggiano also avoids with ease.
Maggiano shoots in for a double leg but Carmicheal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maggiano fails to land the takedown.
Carmicheal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maggiano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carmicheal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maggiano.
Carmicheal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggiano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Carmicheal misses.
Carmicheal looks to land a combination but Maggiano avoids it well.
Maggiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maggiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmicheal misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carmicheal throws a series of punches but Maggiano avoids them all with ease.
Maggiano shoots in for a double leg but Carmicheal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maggiano feints and as Carmicheal raises his hands in defense, Maggiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maggiano trying to control but Carmicheal is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maggiano prevents Carmicheal from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Carmicheal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maggiano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carmicheal throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Maggiano tumbling to the canvas!
Maggiano is still in real trouble! Can Carmicheal finish him?
It looks like Vernon Maggiano has been cut.
Carmicheal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carmicheal stands and steps away. Maggiano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bob Carmicheal is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmicheal throws a series of punches but Maggiano avoids them all with ease.
Maggiano seems to have recovered his senses.
Maggiano fails with the takedown.
Maggiano dodges the punch combination from Carmicheal.
Maggiano closes the distance and clinches up with Carmicheal, looking for a takedown. Maggiano pushes Carmicheal against the cage but Carmicheal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob Carmicheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Maggiano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggiano looks for a takedown but Carmicheal sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carmicheal is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Maggiano hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Carmicheal!
Bob Carmicheal is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Steffenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Steffenburg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steffenburg clinches with his opponent.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steffenburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Steffenburg.
Roberts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steffenburg pushes Roberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steffenburg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Steffenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steffenburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Steffenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Steffenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent Steffenburg's takedown attempt.
Steffenburg keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Steffenburg can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Steffenburg.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steffenburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steffenburg gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steffenburg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steffenburg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steffenburg is one step ahead there.
Steffenburg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steffenburg is stalling in the full guard.
Roberts 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steffenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Steffenburg controlling from the top position.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steffenburg wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steffenburg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steffenburg passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Steffenburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roberts is striking from the bottom but Steffenburg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Steffenburg not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Steffenburg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steffenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Steffenburg shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Steffenburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steffenburg throws a head kick that misses.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
and Steffenburg counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steffenburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Steffenburg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
Steffenburg pulls guard effortlessly.
Steffenburg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steffenburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg cracks Roberts with a hook to the temple - Roberts is on wobbly legs here! Steffenburg swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roberts falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Steffenburg wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob Steffenburg!
Jacob Steffenburg is the new light heavyweight champion!
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