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BoV VI- Stanza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Creed thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Nelson tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson stalks Creed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Creed's face. Creed staggers backwards, shaken.
Creed throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Creed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creed counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Creed.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Creed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Creed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
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.
Nelson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson looks gassed!
Creed has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Creed is trying to break free.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Nelson.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeff Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Creed takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creed throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Creed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Jab from Creed.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Nelson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno THE STINGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Leino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). THE STINGER comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta. Eino Leino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Bruno THE STINGER!
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, Eino Leino!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE STINGER closes the distance and clinches up with Leino, looking for a takedown. THE STINGER pushes Leino against the cage but Leino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
THE STINGER is looking to clinch but Leino is avoiding it.
THE STINGER tries to clinch but Leino is having none of it.
Good work by Leino as he checks the leg kick.
THE STINGER misses with a straight right.
THE STINGER shoots in for a takedown but Leino shows good takedown defense.
THE STINGER will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno THE STINGER. That's going to take a lot out of him.
THE STINGER jabs at Leino's body.
THE STINGER tries to clinch up but Leino circles away and keeps his distance.
THE STINGER throws a body punch but Leino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by THE STINGER or perhaps it was just good defense by Leino which made him look bad.
A big left from THE STINGER misses.
THE STINGER misses with a takedown attempt - Leino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in THE STINGER's guard.
Leino looking to pass the guard.
Leino 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.
THE STINGER keeping full guard, as Leino tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
THE STINGER wants to sweep here but Leino controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leino 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.
THE STINGER 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.
THE STINGER keeping full guard, as Leino tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
THE STINGER doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leino counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for THE STINGER!
THE STINGER is trying desperately to improve position.
THE STINGER is breathing heavily.
Leino has isolated one of THE STINGER's arms. THE STINGER looking to fight him off but Leino twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eino Leino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Leijon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Orsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orsak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by mama said knock you out. Jacob Leijon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Jacob Leijon!
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, Dustin Orsak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leijon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leijon scores with a jab to the head.
Leijon throws a front kick that sends Orsak stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Leijon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Leijon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qui Blo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Mark Shamrock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qui Blo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blo throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Blo checks it.
No joy there for Blo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Blo moves out of range.
Blo misses the shot to the body.
Blo thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blo has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Blo won't allow it.
Blo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Blo tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Blo is trying to break free.
Blo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Blo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Blo scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Blo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Blo misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blo takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blo has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Blo manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Blo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Blo is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blo has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch.
Blo gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Blo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blo breaks the clinch.
Blo misses with a combination
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Blo wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Blo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blo is trying to break free.
Blo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Blo is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Blo wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Blo can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blo.
Blo lands with a right to the head.
Blo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blo throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock wants a takedown.
Blo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Shamrock with that takedown attempt.
Blo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blo as he jumps to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blo.
A jab-cross combination lands for Blo and sends Shamrock crashing to the mat! Blo follows him down to the mat - Shamrock regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Shamrock is rocked!
Blo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blo stands up and beckons Shamrock to join him on the feet.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Blo misses
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Blo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Blo can't break the clinch.
Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blo's face.
Shamrock tries for a takedown but Blo manages to get underhooks.
Blo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Blo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Blo breaks the clinch.
Blo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Blo is having none of it.
Blo throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock rushes Blo and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qui Blo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blo throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamrock prevents Blo from getting back to his feet.
Blo is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Shamrock prevents Blo from getting back to his feet.
Shamrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shamrock slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Blo.
Shamrock prevents Blo from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blo prevents Shamrock from taking his back.
Blo is breathing heavily.
Shamrock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blo has worked his arm free - good work by Blo!
Shamrock working away.
A control attempt from Blo but he's now mounted!
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.
BOOM! Shamrock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shamrock prevents Blo from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blo wants to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to isolate an arm here. Blo doesn't see it coming and as Shamrock extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Shamrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gringo Gringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Saburov!
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, Gringo Gringo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saburov thows a body shot but no joy.
Gringo lands a right hook to the body.
Saburov lands a with a good body shot.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gringo circles away.
Saburov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saburov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Gringo throws a one two combo.
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saburov.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saburov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gringo throws a right and a left that Saburov avoids nicely.
Gringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saburov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gringo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Gringo misses with a double jab.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Saburov avoids it well.
Gringo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saburov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Saburov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gringo looks to land a combination but Saburov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a left and a right that stings Gringo.
Gringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saburov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gringo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saburov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gringo won't be happy with that.
Saburov tries to score with some ground and pound. Gringo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saburov tries for a kimura but Gringo is defending well.
Gringo is trying to control Saburov's posture but Saburov avoids it.
Saburov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gringo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saburov lands a few punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gringo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov postures up.
Gringo is looking to regain half guard here but Saburov keeps moving and retains side control.
Gringo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saburov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saburov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saburov wants to control but Gringo is keeping him busy.
Saburov in side control, throwing shots but Gringo defends.
That's two minutes 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.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Gringo Gringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gringo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saburov is looking to wear down Gringo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saburov misses with the combination.
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Saburov with that takedown attempt.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saburov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gringo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saburov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saburov throwing shots but Gringo is blocking nicely.
Saburov tries to pass to full mount but Gringo defends it.
Gringo trying to control from the bottom.
Saburov stops Gringo from getting back to his feet.
Saburov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gringo is just riding it out for now. Saburov eventually gives up the hold.
Saburov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gringo defends it well.
Saburov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov is keen to just control but Gringo is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saburov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gringo pinned against the cage. Gringo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saburov misses the shot to the body.
Saburov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saburov shoots for a takedown but Gringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Saburov checks the leg kick.
Saburov throws a body punch but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov shoots for a takedown but Gringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gringo digs a good hook to Saburov's body.
Gringo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gringo misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gringo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo throws a combination that misses
and Saburov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Gringo misses.
Saburov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Gringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saburov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saburov shoots in and drives through. Gringo sprawls well.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Gringo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gringo misses with a double jab.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Saburov misses with a body shot.
Gringo tries to bum rush Saburov with a series of wild strikes but Saburov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gringo misses with a combination
and Saburov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gringo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saburov wants to control the pace but Gringo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saburov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gringo throws a body punch but Saburov moves out of range.
A combination from Gringo does no damage.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Gringo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.
Gringo keeping moving, preventing Saburov from controlling successfully.
Gringo controlling Saburov's posture.
Gringo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saburov trying to control but Gringo is working from the bottom.
Gringo pulls Saburov in to control the position.
Gringo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saburov thows a big elbow that misses.
Gringo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Gringo Gringo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Saburov scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saburov throws a right hand that Gringo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gringo also avoids with ease.
Saburov misses with a body shot.
Saburov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gringo sprawls well. He's pushed Saburov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saburov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gringo wants to get back to his feet but Saburov drags him back down.
Saburov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saburov taking a breather here.
Saburov trying to control the action but Gringo is working from the bottom.
Saburov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov postures up.
Gringo gets back to half guard.
Saburov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gringo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saburov is tying to control. Gringo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saburov is really struggling to control Gringo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gringo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Saburov uses his free foot to push down on Gringo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gringo.
Gringo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saburov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gringo tries to lock up and control but Saburov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gringo is squirming around, avoiding Saburov's attempts to control the action.
Saburov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gringo looks a forlorn figure.
Saburov looking to finish with strikes here!
Gringo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saburov throws some wild stikes that Gringo manages to avoid easily.
Saburov wants to finish this one by submission but Gringo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saburov.
Saburov unloads with some shots from mount but Gringo bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gringo wants to control but Saburov is having none of it.
Gringo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saburov 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.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saburov thowing shots but they're missing.
Gringo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gringo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gringo is breathing heavily.
Saburov looking to control but Gringo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saburov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gringo tries to lock up and control but Saburov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saburov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gringo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gringo!
Saburov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Gringo wants to stand but Saburov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gringo is fighting to break Saburov's control of his arms but Saburov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gringo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saburov's guard.
Saburov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saburov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saburov working for a triangle but Gringo defends it easily.
Saburov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gringo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saburov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gringo's back instead.
Saburov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gringo tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saburov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Gringo looks to throw the jab but Saburov is out of range.
Gringo misses with a combination
and Saburov counters with a left to the body.
Gringo misses with a double jab
and Saburov counters with a shoot takedown. Gringo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gringo has Saburov pulled in close to control his posture.
Gringo keeping moving, preventing Saburov from controlling successfully.
Saburov won't allow Gringo to sweep him here.
Saburov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gringo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gringo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gringo!
Saburov tries to buck Gringo off but Gringo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saburov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gringo is looking to take a break and control but Saburov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saburov manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gringo content to control rather than advance.
Saburov is looking for a sweep. Gringo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gringo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saburov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gringo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gringo's back!
Saburov has the hooks in. Gringo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gringo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Gringo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gringo trying to get back to his feet but Saburov is in full control for now.
Gringo trying to control but not successfully.
Saburov is landing with strikes from the back.
Saburov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gringo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gringo manages to stand up with Saburov still on his back. Eventually Saburov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Saburov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gringo which made him look bad.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Gringo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.
Saburov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gringo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saburov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gringo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gringo is looking for a sweep.
Gringo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gringo is trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saburov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gringo tests Saburov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gringo throws a combination. Saburov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gringo lands a two punch combo.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Saburov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Saburov slips a jab and a cross from Gringo.
Saburov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gringo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Saburov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gringo throws a nice looking combination but Saburov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saburov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
Gringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saburov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gringo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saburov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Saburov fails with the takedown.
Gringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gringo misses with the combination.
Gringo Gringo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Saburov swings for the body but Gringo moves out of range.
Saburov takes a swing at Gringo's ribcage but misses.
Gringo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Gringo scores with the left hand. Saburov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gringo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gringo duly obliges.
Gringo lands a jab-cross combination.
Saburov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gringo moves away.
Gringo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gringo lands a two punch combo.
Saburov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saburov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gringo.
Saburov misses with a wild body shot.
Saburov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gringo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gringo works over Saburov's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Saburov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saburov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Saburov avoids them all with ease.
Saburov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saburov counters with a single leg into guard. Gringo didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gringo Gringo.
I think Saburov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Saburov!
Peter Saburov is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arik Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Arik Hazard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolf Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and bounces Hazard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazard trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hazard working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Hazard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazard manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Hazard's guard.
Jackson 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.
Hazard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hazard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Hazard fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson passes Hazard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hazard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hazard trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Hazard from improving his position.
Hazard is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Hazard is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard is looking for a sweep.
Hazard manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson prevents Hazard from improving his position.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Hazard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Hazard is breathing heavily.
Jackson breaks Hazard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazard is retaining full guard.
Hazard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazard dives on top into guard.
Hazard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazard's guard.
Hazard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hazard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Hazard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hazard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hazard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
Jackson tries to roll but Hazard sticks to his back.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hazard's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hazard is trying to escape and Jackson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hazard is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jackson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Jackson!
Rolf Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
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