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MMA Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Jones 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Wilson!
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, Levi Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones misses with the combination.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Wilson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Levi Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilson's back instead.
Wilson fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones not allowing Wilson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wilson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wilson for a finish.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking to advance position but Wilson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth. Anthony Lusion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Norton!
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, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton tries to clinch there but Lusion circles away.
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lusion, pushing him back against the cage.
Lusion lands a knee to the body.
Come on Lusion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norton tries to stall but Lusion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lusion tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Lusion lands an elbow that stopped Norton in his tracks for a moment.
Lusion has Norton pressed against the cage.
Lusion continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lusion looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lusion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lusion trying to land knees to the body.
Lusion lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lusion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lusion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Norton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lusion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Lusion.
Lusion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lusion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms.
Lusion stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lusion looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Lusion can't break the clinch.
Lusion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lusion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lusion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norton blocks the elbow strike.
Lusion looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Lusion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lusion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lusion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lusion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norton tries a knee to the head but Lusion blocks it.
Lusion tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lusion.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but Lusion blocks with his arms.
Lusion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lusion stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lusion.
Norton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lusion breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lusion. That's going to slow Norton down.
Norton tries to clinch there but Lusion circles away.
Norton throws a head kick but Lusion moves out of range.
Norton tries to clinch there but Lusion circles away.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Lusion moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton tries to clinch but Lusion moves away
and Lusion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lusion landing knees to the body.
Lusion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lusion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anthony Lusion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lusion drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
Norton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lusion is keeping busy.
Lusion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lusion.
Lusion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Lusion lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion 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.
Norton tries to clinch
and Lusion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lusion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lusion lands an elbow inside.
Lusion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lusion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lusion lands a damaging elbow.
Norton misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Lusion.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton trying to land knees to the body.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Lusion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion crunches a lovely knee into Norton's ribcage.
Lusion landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton tries to pull guard but Lusion won't allow it.
Norton letting Lusion take a breather here.
Lusion dodges an elbow strike from Norton.
Lusion avoiding damage as Norton throws knees to the body.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lusion throws an elbow that misses.
Norton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Norton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norton throws an elbow but it misses.
Lusion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lusion manages to break the clinch.
Norton throws a lazy head kick
and Lusion counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lusion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Lusion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lusion has Norton pushed against the cage.
Norton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lusion crunches a lovely knee into Norton's ribcage.
Lusion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lusion.
Lusion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norton fails with the takedown
and Lusion counters with a nice body kick.
Lusion closes the distance and clinches.
Lusion stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position.
Norton is stalling here.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lusion stalls.
Norton tries for a takedown but Lusion manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lusion scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Lusion to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusion avoids the elbow strike from Norton, against the cage.
Norton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lusion managing to block the knees to the body from Norton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lusion.
Lusion is trying to maintain a safe position but Norton gets an underhook and turns Lusion into the cage.
Norton takes an elbow to the temple.
Lusion stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anthony Lusion.
Lusion darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Lusion pushes off an throws an elbow but Norton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lusion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lusion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norton clinches but Lusion breaks the clinch
and Lusion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton has Lusion pushed against the cage.
Lusion avoids the elbow strike from Norton, against the cage.
Norton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lusion.
Norton misses with an elbow strike.
Lusion tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Lusion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lusion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lusion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lusion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lusion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lusion.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Lusion.
Lusion tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Lusion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lusion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lusion breaks from the clinch.
Norton tries to clinch but Lusion moves away
and Lusion moves into the clinch.
Norton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lusion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lusion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lusion counters with a three punch combo that has Norton backing up. Norton nods at Lusion to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Lusion is looking to control Norton's arms but Norton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lusion has his back to the cage.
Anthony Lusion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lusion's face.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lusion breaks the clinch.
Lusion closes the distance and clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lusion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Norton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lusion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lusion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lusion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lusion darts in trying to clinch
and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lusion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lusion pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton throws an elbow that misses.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Norton lands an elbow that stopped Lusion in his tracks for a moment.
Lusion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lusion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lusion trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lusion tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Lusion tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lusion.
Norton avoiding damage as Lusion throws knees to the body.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lusion trying to land knees to the body.
Brian Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lusion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Lusion.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lusion.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton trying to land knees to the body.
Norton misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lusion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lusion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lusion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between rick ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls by Metallica as his entrance music. rick ross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Rogers's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rick ross!
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, Joe Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on ross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but ross won't allow it.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ross off to one side.
ross really is a fat lump.
ross defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers takes a swing at ross's ribcage but misses.
Rogers misses with a hook. ross ducked under it nicely.
ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
ross tries to score with a low kick but Rogers moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws a series of punches but ross avoids them all with ease.
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joe Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ross moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
ross shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but ross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ross is breathing heavily.
ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers drops ross with a big left hand and mounts him. ross is in big trouble!
ross is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
ross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ross tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers get's back to his feet.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches ross on the side of the head.
ross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers cracks ross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ross defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ross prevents Rogers from escaping the position.
ross decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers throws a series of punches but ross avoids them all with ease.
ross throws a half hearted mid kick.
ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ross fails with the takedown.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers catches ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers clobbers ross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
rick ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ross fails with the takedown.
ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ross wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers scores with a one two! ross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers takes a swing at ross's ribcage but misses.
ross shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ross shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ross fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Rogers.
ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogers. That did some damage!
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has ross backing up. ross nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers drops ross with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but ross looks back up at him and smiles so Rogers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rogers's guard now.
Rogers kicks ross off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as ross shoots in.
ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! ross goes down! Can Rogers finish him!?
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rogers 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.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rogers decides to stand up, so the ref orders ross to his feet.
ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ross moves forwards but Rogers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ross.
ross looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogers tests ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
ross feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, ross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
ross trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
ross looking for a sweep. Not yet ross, not yet.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ross managing to control the position.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ross keeping busy on the bottom but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two 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.
Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers moves into full mount! ross won't be happy about that!
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ross tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
ross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
ross wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
ross manages to regain half guard. Good work.
ross wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ross is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ross moves into full guard.
ross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
ross shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rogers throws a series of strikes that have ross backpedaling.
Rogers misses with a lunging right hand
and ross counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
rick ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ross misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
rick ross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Desangre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Desangre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stajin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desangre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stajin sprawls well initially but Desangre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Desangre seems to be working for a kimura but Stajin defends the submission attempt.
Stajin wants to control but Desangre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stajin wants to improve his position but Desangre is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stajin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Desangre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stajin tries to get to full guard but Desangre has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stajin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Desangre is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stajin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stajin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Desangre drives through and clinches with Stajin against the cage.
Stajin tries to break the clinch but Desangre is controlling the position.
Stajin tries to score a body lock takedown but Desangre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stajin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Desangre can't fight it off and eventually Stajin manages to take the fight to the floor. Desangre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desangre has momentary wrist control but Stajin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desangre keeping moving, preventing Stajin from controlling successfully.
Stajin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stajin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desangre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desangre is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desangre advances position into side control!
Desangre landing a few strikes.
Desangre cracks Stajin with a big elbow.
Stajin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Desangre's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Desangre! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stajin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Desangre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Lawman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
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, Zac Lawman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawman rushes Cesar and presses him up against the cage.
Cesar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawman has him pressed against the cage.
Cesar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Cesar.
Cesar wants to break free but Lawman has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cesar.
Lawman pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawman wants to sweep here but Cesar controlling him for the moment.
Cesar 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.
Lawman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cesar drops back looking for a leg! Lawman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawman manages to kick Cesar off! Cesar jumps back into Lawman's guard.
Lawman trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawman pulls guard effortlessly.
Cesar drops back looking for a leg! Lawman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawman manages to kick Cesar off! Cesar jumps back into Lawman's guard.
Lawman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cesar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cesar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cesar postures up.
Cesar stopping the sweep attempt from Lawman.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cesar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawman scores with a takedown into Cesar's guard.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Lawman is looking to work some ground and pound but Cesar has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cesar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawman!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawman is looking to get to half guard.
Lawman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lawman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cesar.
Cesar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cesar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cesar's best efforts.
Cesar 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.
Cesar wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lawman missing with punches from the bottom.
Cesar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawman has left one of his arms exposed and Cesar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lawman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidus Cesar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Cunnings has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rufus Black's chin.
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215 lbs
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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, Rufus Black!
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, Tyler Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries for a takedown but Cunnings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Cunnings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cunnings lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Cunnings.
Black misses with a combination
and Cunnings counters with a two punch combo.
Black is rocked!
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cunnings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cunnings jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black prevents Cunnings from getting back to his feet.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cunnings is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rufus Black!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cataphractarius Provocatores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cataphractarius Provocatores!
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, jose gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provocatores shoots in and bounces gonzalez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Provocatores wants to control from the top but gonzalez keeps moving.
Provocatores postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! gonzalez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Provocatores, into his guard.
Provocatores has his foot on gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Provocatores keeping moving, preventing gonzalez from controlling successfully.
gonzalez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Provocatores's guard.
Provocatores working a defensive guard here.
gonzalez wants to control from the top but Provocatores keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provocatores is looking for a triangle but gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
gonzalez is looking to stand up but Provocatores won't let him.
gonzalez wants to control from the top but Provocatores keeps moving.
Provocatores working a defensive guard here.
Provocatores has gonzalez pulled in close to control his posture.
Provocatores looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Provocatores keeping moving, preventing gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Provocatores throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provocatores is trying to control the position from the bottom.
gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break Provocatores's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Provocatores is trying to control the position but gonzalez postures up.
Provocatores has his foot on gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Provocatores is breathing heavily.
Provocatores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Provocatores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gonzalez stands up from Provocatores's guard - gonzalez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Provocatores closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Provocatores is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provocatores tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Provocatores has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
gonzalez stops Provocatores from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provocatores is looking to take a break and control but gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Provocatores works to advance to full mount. gonzalez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Provocatores's attempts to control the action.
Provocatores working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. gonzalez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Provocatores! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cataphractarius Provocatores!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Van Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Cherry (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Van Silva!
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, Brock Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Cherry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cherry wants to control but Van Silva is having none of it.
Van Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Van Silva takes Cherry's back.
Van Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Cherry is controlling his hands well.
Van Silva is trying to stick to Cherry's back but Cherry is turning into Van Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cherry.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Van Silva keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Silva looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.
Van Silva keeping full guard, as Cherry tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry trying to control but Van Silva is working from the bottom.
Cherry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cherry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Silva looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Silva is breathing heavily.
Cherry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cherry pushing down on Van Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Cherry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Silva is in trouble now - Cherry has advanced to mount!
Cherry has control of Van Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cherry takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Van Silva showing good submission defense here.
Cherry is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Van Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cherry gets his way!
Cherry is trying to stick to Van Silva's back but Van Silva is turning into Cherry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cherry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Silva.
Van Silva wants to pass the guard but Cherry is keeping the position.
Cherry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cherry looking for a sweep. Not yet Cherry, not yet.
Van Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Cherry. No joy for Van Silva on that attempt.
Cherry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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.
Van Silva throws a hook but Cherry avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Silva which made him look bad.
Van Silva looks to land a right hand but Cherry moved out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cherry.
Cherry tries to advance to mount but Van Silva denies him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cherry has eaten all the pies!
Cherry tries for a kimura but Van Silva is defending well.
Cherry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cherry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Cherry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Silva misses with a looping right.
Cherry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Cherry didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cherry is on top in guard.
Van Silva keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Van Silva keeping full guard, as Cherry tries to pass.
Cherry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cherry drops back looking for a leg! Van Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Silva manages to kick Cherry off! Cherry jumps back into Van Silva's guard.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Cherry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Silva!
Van Silva tries to hold on but Cherry pushes him away.
Van Silva regains half guard.
Van Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry wants to pass the guard but Van Silva is keeping the position.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Silva controls Cherry momentarily but Cherry frees himself.
Cherry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Silva is trying to keep Cherry in close.
Van Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cherry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry forces his way into half guard.
Cherry wants to take a breather but Van Silva is having none of it.
Van Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cherry is looking to advance position but Van Silva won't allow it.
Van Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Van Silva is looking to control Cherry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Silva avoid being mounted?
Cherry seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Van Silva.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Silva shoots and misses
and Cherry counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Van Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Van Silva won't allow Cherry to pass to mount.
Cherry seems to be working for a kimura but Van Silva defends the submission attempt.
Van Silva won't allow Cherry to pass to mount.
Van Silva trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
Cherry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cherry seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Van Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brock Cherry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Peterson!
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, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker which made him look bad.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker clinches.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Tucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Tucker prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tucker prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tucker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tucker struggling a bit here.
Tucker prevents Peterson from improving position.
Peterson wants to stand but Tucker has his arm trapped.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Tucker tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Tucker prevents Peterson from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker struggling a bit here.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tucker is trying to stand.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Tucker is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tucker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Peterson is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Tucker circles away easily
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Peterson won't allow it.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Peterson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Peterson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Howard Beale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henery McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beale comes into the arena with Mad As Hell blaring out of the sound system. McLovin has chosen FeelGood as his entrance music. Henery McLovin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henery McLovin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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154 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Howard Beale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henery McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin stuffs the takedown attempt from Beale. Beale gets slowly back to his feet.
Beale fails with a takedown attempt.
Beale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McLovin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beale won't allow McLovin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beale throws and elbow that misses. McLovin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beale's guard. Nice move by McLovin!
McLovin is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McLovin is stalling in the full guard.
Beale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLovin has picked Beale up and slammed him! Beale can't keep hold of the triangle and McLovin manages to pass to side control!
Beale is looking for a sweep.
Beale bucks up and tries to throw McLovin off but instead McLovin has got his back!
Good control from McLovin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McLovin prevents Beale from getting the reversal.
McLovin with good strikes from the mount here!
Beale throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McLovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLovin looks gassed!
Beale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLovin controlling from mount.
Beale is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beale tries to buck McLovin off but McLovin takes his back!
You can see the frustration on Beale's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beale is working hard here to advance position.
McLovin is riding his opponent, not letting Beale buck him off.
I looks like McLovin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McLovin looking for the RNC.
McLovin is hanging on to Beale's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLovin is riding his opponent, not letting Beale buck him off.
McLovin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henery McLovin 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.
Beale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLovin's waist but McLovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beale off to one side.
Beale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLovin tries to avoid it but Beale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLovin to the ground. McLovin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Beale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beale wants to clinch.
McLovin has closed the distance and engaged Beale in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLovin gets underhooks to prevent Beale's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin stops a takedown attempt from Beale.
Beale is pressed up against the cage. McLovin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beale down to the mat. Beale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McLovin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McLovin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henery McLovin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beale with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beale's guard now.
McLovin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLovin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beale working for a triangle but McLovin defends it easily.
Beale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLovin stops Beale from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beale uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beale misses with a takedown
and McLovin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLovin is just content to waste time from the top position. Beale takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McLovin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beale wants to stand but McLovin is controlling the position.
Beale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLovin stays in close to Beale's body and controls the position.
Beale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLovin escapes and throws Beale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLovin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beale will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henery McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beale tries to keep at a distance but McLovin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLovin smiles and moves away.
Beale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLovin's waist but McLovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beale off to one side.
Beale shoots for a takedown but McLovin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Beale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beale with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLovin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beale won't allow McLovin to pass to mount.
McLovin content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin 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. Beale tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McLovin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henery McLovin!
Henery McLovin is the new featherweight champion!
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