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Wednesday Wreckage 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quack Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Believe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quack Smack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with the combination.
James throws a series of punches but Smack moves out of range.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smack gets a clinch.
Smack pulls James into guard.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smack strikes from his own guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Smack is keeping the position.
Smack looking to control.
Smack 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.
Smack can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smack won't allow James to pass to mount.
Smack wants to control but James is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smack.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
James trying to control but Smack postures up.
Smack wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James has hold of Smack's hands but Smack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smack slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James has hold of Smack's hands but Smack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smack seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James won't allow Smack to pass to mount.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smack's back!
Smack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smack really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
Smack has given up his back. Will we see James going for some submissions?
Smack turns into James and is now in his guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Smack landing with the ground and pound.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Smack is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
James 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.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
James is trying to keep Smack in close.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James trying to control but Smack is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with shots to the head and body - Smack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Smack is trying to escape the mount.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smack is looking to get to half guard.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Smack is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smack moves away from the strike by James.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Smack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smack.
James keeping moving, preventing Smack from controlling successfully.
Smack stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Smack gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Smack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smack misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smack showed some decent athleticism there.
Smack tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is staying active underneath Smack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James wants to improve his position but Smack is controlling well.
James is staying active underneath Smack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smack is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James moves into full guard.
Smack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smack passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Smack postures up.
James regains half guard.
Smack wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Smack trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
James tries to roll over but Smack keeps him under control.
Smack working the head and body with strikes.
Quack Smack has got the better of the ground game so far.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smack is working away from the top position though.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smack thows a big elbow that misses.
Smack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James lands a jab to Smack's midsection.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James fails with the takedown
and Smack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smack is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James has a closed guard, preventing Smack from standing up.
Smack wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is looking for a triangle but Smack pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smack is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smack trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smack counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James trying to control here.
James is pressing down on Smack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James wants to control but Smack postures up.
James manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quack Smack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smack stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Smack from controlling successfully.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smack is one step ahead there.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Smack has passed into half guard.
James wants to sweep but Smack has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James gets back to half guard.
Smack is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Smack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smack 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.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James has his foot on Smack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smack works his way back into a safe position though.
Smack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James 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.
Smack content to stall in guard here.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James is trying to keep Smack in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeping busy on the bottom but Smack has passed one foot through into half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Smack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James tries to roll over but Smack keeps him under control.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Smack is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Smack trying to control the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a series of strikes that have Smack backpedaling.
James stuffs the takedown.
James throws a nice looking combination but Smack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a takedown
and Smack counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Smack landing strikes, looking to finish!
James tries to hold on but Smack postures up.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Smack lands a nice shot to the head.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James taking shots to the head.
James regains half guard.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position.
Smack wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smack postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quack Smack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quack Smack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brim Milvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Baxter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Brim Milvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milvia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Milvia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baxter tries to reverse the position but Milvia maintains control.
Milvia controlling his opponent.
Milvia looking to control but Baxter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Milvia looking to finish Baxter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baxter!
Milvia is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Baxter moves into the clinch successfully.
Milvia jumps into guard, dragging Baxter to the mat.
Milvia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Baxter frees his head nicely. Oh but Milvia has switched to an armbar! Baxter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brim Milvia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Quebedeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Quebedeaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quebedeaux.
Quebedeaux throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Quebedeaux throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quebedeaux is looking to clinch.
Quebedeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Quebedeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Quebedeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quebedeaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quebedeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quebedeaux wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn tries to pull guard but Quebedeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn is working for takedown but Quebedeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quebedeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn walks into a jab.
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quebedeaux controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn 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.
Penn prevents Quebedeaux from getting back to his feet.
Penn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quebedeaux wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn won't allow Quebedeaux to sweep him here.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Quebedeaux is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Quebedeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quebedeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn looks for a takedown but Quebedeaux sprawls well.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Quebedeaux pushes him off.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Quebedeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Quebedeaux.
Quebedeaux stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quebedeaux throws a nice head kick!
Penn is rocked!
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Quebedeaux is trying to get back to his feet.
Quebedeaux tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn blocks the strikes from Quebedeaux.
Penn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quebedeaux!
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn has isolated one of Quebedeaux's arms. Quebedeaux looking to fight him off but Penn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between chuck liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Hiralal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell comes to the cage accompanied by ain't no sunshine . 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
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, chuck liddell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Hiralal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiralal blocks the body kick.
Hiralal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
liddell throws a wild body kick that Hiralal sees coming a mile off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell !
Hiralal blocks a head kick by liddell .
Hiralal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from liddell ! Hiralal is out on his feet! liddell rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hiralal is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hiralal is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). chuck liddell !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Johnstone!
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, Don Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnstone as he avoids it easily.
Johnstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnstone.
It looks like Don Rumble has been cut.
Johnstone shoots and misses
and Rumble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rumble has eaten all the pies!
Rumble trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnstone working for a triangle but Rumble defends it easily.
Rumble trying to control but Johnstone is working from the bottom.
Rumble stays in close to Johnstone's body and controls the position.
Rumble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumble drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnstone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rumble has Johnstone in his guard.
Rumble is pulling down on Johnstone's head to control his posture.
Rumble controls Johnstone momentarily but Johnstone frees himself.
Rumble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rumble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rumble looks gassed!
Johnstone trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Rumble working for submissions but it's allowed Johnstone to get to half guard.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura but Rumble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnstone to get the leverage.
Johnstone wants to pass to mount but Rumble is defending the position.
Rumble regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone preventing the sweep.
Rumble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnstone is in close to Rumble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rumble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumble 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.
Johnstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnstone pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Johnstone breaks the clinch.
Johnstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rumble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rumble is trying to work for a sweep but Johnstone has mounted him!
Rumble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rumble tries to hold on but Johnstone postures up.
Rumble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rumble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Rumble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rumble shoots in but Johnstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnstone closes the distance but Rumble moves to the side
and Rumble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumble.
Johnstone controls Rumble momentarily but Rumble frees himself.
Rumbleis looking to pass into half guard but Johnstone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnstone is in guard.
Johnstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Rumble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnstone trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Rumble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rumble has his foot on Johnstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Rumble is breathing heavily.
Rumble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumble, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnstone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnstone misses the body punch
and Rumble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rumble.
Rumble can't get the takedown.
Johnstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rumble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rumble looking for a takedown.
Ron Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Rumble.
Johnstone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rumble wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnstone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnstone tries to stall but Rumble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Rumble has double underhooks.
Rumble jumps guard but Johnstone stands there with Rumble around his waist. Rumble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rumble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rumble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rumble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rumble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnstone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rumble.
You can see the frustration on Johnstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnstone manages to get back to half guard.
Rumble wants to pass to mount but Johnstone is defending the position.
Rumble is thwarting Johnstone's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone controlling the position well.
Johnstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rumble is working away from the top position though.
Rumble wants to advance to full mount but Johnstone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnstone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rumble feints and as Johnstone raises his hands in defense, Rumble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumble postures up.
Johnstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rumble connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rumble's guard.
Rumble working a defensive guard but Johnstone passes into half guard.
Rumble misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rumble is pressing down on Johnstone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rumble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rumble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnstone!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumble misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Rumble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Rumble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnstone shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rumble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rumble.
Johnstone gets underhooks to prevent Rumble's takedown attempt.
Johnstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumble has him pressed against the cage.
Johnstone looking to slow down the pace here.
Rumble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnstone breaks from the clinch.
Johnstone throws a combination that misses
and Rumble counters with a shoot takedown. Johnstone fights it but they end up in guard.
Rumble throws a big right hand that misses.
Rumble stopping the sweep attempt from Johnstone.
Johnstone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumble has gone for a leg lock! Johnstone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rumble's guard.
Rumble isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnstone stacks Rumble on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnstone!
Rumble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnstone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rumble wants to control but Johnstone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rumble actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble is looking for a sweep. Johnstone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumble is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnstone pulls his head out easily.
Rumble is controlling Johnstone's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rumble is looking to control Johnstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rumble avoid being mounted?
Rumble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rumble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rumble being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rumble working a defensive guard here.
Rumble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnstone passes into half guard.
Johnstone slips a nice elbow through Rumble's hands, connecting with Rumble's forehead.
Rumble wants to get back to full guard.
Johnstone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rumble is looking to improve his position.
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.
It looks like Johnstone is going to stand back up.
Rumble is looking to improve his position.
Rumble trying to hold on to Johnstone's head to control him but Johnstone postures up.
Johnstone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Don Rumble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnstone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rumble is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rumble wants to hold on but Johnstone pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Rumble.
I think Rumble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Rumble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Eigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Eigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Christensen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eigo misses with a kick to the body.
Christensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Christensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Eigo tries to sprawl out of it but Christensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Eigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Christensen.
Christensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eigo pinned against the cage. Eigo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eigo keeps Christensen at a distance using the push kick.
Eigo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like John Christensen has been cut.
Christensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christensen looks gassed!
Christensen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A left and a right from Eigo both land. Nice combination.
Christensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Eigo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eigo Rushes Christensen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Christensen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Eigo Piles on the pressure and Christensen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Eigo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M Mm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is George Straits- The Fireman. A fine choice. Dan Liddell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, M Mm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mm momentarily.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Mm saw that one coming.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mm is rocked!
Liddell throws an overhand right that lands on Mm's shoulder, as Mm tries to avoid the shot.
Mm is still on wobbly legs! Can Liddell finish him?
BOOM! Liddell lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mm. Mm tries to recover but Liddell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mm lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Liddell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake O Donnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Wells!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell throws a nice looking combination but Wells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wells throws a push kick but O Donnell slaps the foot to one side.
O Donnell drives through and clinches with Wells against the cage.
Wells blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
O Donnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Donnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Donnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wells successfully pulls guard.
Wells looking for a guillotine here but O Donnell defends easily.
Wells manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Donnell manages to get himself to full guard.
Wells passes O Donnell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells works his foot free and advances to mount.
O Donnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wells on the ground.
Wells moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Donnell has worked his arm free - good work by O Donnell!
Wells trying to control the action but O Donnell is working from the bottom.
Wells tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wells is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Donnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is not content to let Wells control the position.
Wells taking a breather here.
Wells tries for a kimura but O Donnell is defending well.
Wells is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Donnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wells looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Donnell, who protects the arm well.
Wells is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Donnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells swings around for an armbar but O Donnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wells's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Donnell 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.
O Donnell wants to stand but Wells has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wells working for a triangle but O Donnell defends it easily.
Wells looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wells is trying to keep O Donnell in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wells dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Donnell misses with a double jab.
Wells keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Donnell throws a sloppy head kick and Wells moves out of range easily.
O Donnell misses with a double jab.
O Donnell moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off.
No luck for O Donnell with that takedown attempt.
Wells drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Donnell is rocked!
Wells thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Donnell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Donnell is not content to let Wells control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wells moves into full mount!
Wells looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wells connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wells with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells landing strikes from the mount.
O Donnell is bucking up trying to escape but Wells cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wells lands a heavy elbow.
Wells with shots to the head and body - O Donnell looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Donnell is trying desperately to improve position.
O Donnell really wants to buck Wells off and get back to his feet.
O Donnell can't escape the position.
Wells fails to advance to O Donnell's back.
Wells looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells tries to control but O Donnell wriggling away.
Wells avoids the attempt from O Donnell to control.
Wells raining down shots from the mount!
Wells looking to secure an arm triangle but O Donnell defends it well.
Wells goes for an armbar but O Donnell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from O Donnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wells trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wells is trying to control the position but O Donnell postures up.
Wells is looking for a triangle but O Donnell pushes his legs off easily.
Wells had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. O Donnell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wells Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take O Donnell's back instead.
Wells looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells working for a choke but O Donnell reverses nicely into Wells 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Donnell swinging wilding here.
O Donnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wells pinned against the cage. Wells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Donnell closes the distance and clinches.
O Donnell trying to stall but Wells improves his position.
O Donnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
Oh O Donnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells clinches with his opponent.
Wells jumps guard.
Wells is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Donnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Wells frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells looking to control but O Donnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wells looking for a guillotine from mount but O Donnell is having none of it.
Wells with a couple of short strikes.
O Donnell has given up his back. Will we see Wells going for some submissions?
Wells is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but O Donnell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wells off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Wells!
Ryan Wells is the new bantamweight champion!
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