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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Minimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Asaki Minimoto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Milligan! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milligan throws a leg kick but Minimoto sees it coming and moves out of range. Milligan fails in his attempt to clinch. Minimoto stalks Milligan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Milligan's face. Milligan staggers backwards, shaken. Milligan wants to land a leg kick but Minimoto is out of range. Minimoto throws a series of strikes that have Milligan backpedaling.
Milligan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Minimoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minimoto. Minimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Minimoto is trying to stall.
Milligan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minimoto just stands there and leans against the cage. Minimoto lands a nice uppercut. Milligan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Minimoto manages to get to full guard.
Milligan thows a big elbow that misses. Milligan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Minimoto is trying to keep Milligan in close.
Milligan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Milligan advances position into side control! Milligan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Minimoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Minimoto gets back to half guard. Minimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minimoto. Milligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Minimoto working for a triangle but Milligan defends it easily.
Minimoto looking for a guillotine here but Milligan defends easily.
Milligan chips away with some ground and pound. Milligan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milligan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Milligan wants to pass the guard but Minimoto is keeping the position. Minimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Milligan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Milligan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Minimoto's closed guard. He's half up but Minimoto has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Minimoto pivots and extends the arm, Milligan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Minimoto! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asaki Minimoto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Purity by Slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi! 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, Sam Williams! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams fails with a takedown attempt. Takahashi scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sam Williams has been cut. Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Takahashi. Takahashi lands a left and a right that sends Williams crashing to the canvas! Takahashi dives into mount looking to finish!
Williams is rocked! Takahashi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Takahashi controlling from the full mount. Takahashi has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses. Williams is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Takahashi tries to control but Williams wriggling away. Williams is looking to get to half guard. Williams looks gassed! Takahashi tries to control but Williams wriggling away. Takahashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Takahashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two 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. Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Williams shoots in. Kenata Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Williams. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams. Williams tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Williams misses with a low kick. Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Takahashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep! Takahashi is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. Takahashi advances to half guard. Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. Williams looking for submissions off his back. Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall. Williams is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it. Takahashi blocks the strikes from Williams.
Williams is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Takahashi throws a head kick that half lands.
The has opened up Sam Williams's cut even more. Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahashi as he jumps to the side. Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet. A combination from Takahashi does no damage. Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Takahashi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takahashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Williams slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Takahashi which made him look bad. Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Takahashi misses with a double jab.
Takahashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The cut above Sam Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Takahashi lands with a big left! Williams is wobbled badly! Takahashi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Williams to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenata Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Niro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen The game as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Niro! 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, Joe Thompson! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Niro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Niro lands in his opponent's guard. Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Niro forces his way into half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Thompson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but De Niro pulls his head out easily. De Niro trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom. De Niro is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it. Thompson is trying to get back to full guard. De Niro is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
De Niro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson wants to improve his position but De Niro is controlling well.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as De Niro sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Thompson tries for a takedown but De Niro circles away easily and De Niro counters with a takedown into side control. De Niro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! De Niro trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom. Thompson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. De Niro looking for submissions off his back. De Niro is breathing heavily. De Niro trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Niro works his way to full guard. Good work. Thompson wants to control from the top but De Niro keeps moving. Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard. De Niro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. De Niro keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. De Niro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Thompson 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. De Niro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A slapping leg kick lands for De Niro.
De Niro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. De Niro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. De Niro trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. De Niro really is a fat lump. De Niro landing some decent shots from guard. De Niro advances position into side control! De Niro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Niro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. De Niro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thompson's best efforts. De Niro trying to control but Thompson postures up.
De Niro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Thompson stands up out of the half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thompson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. De Niro gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thompson wants to get back to full guard. De Niro not landing any meaningful shots this time. Thompson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert De Niro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Robert De Niro's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging De Niro to the mat.
De Niro looking to pass the guard. De Niro is sitting in close to Thompson's body. Thompson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Niro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Niro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Thompson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Penn! 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, Mikio Okita! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn has managed to clinch.
Okita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penn smiles and moves away.
Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okita's guard. Okita wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position. Okita keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. Okita is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea. Penn preventing the sweep. Penn wants to control from the top but Okita keeps moving. Okita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Penn wants to control from the top but Okita keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Penn clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Okita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okita gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okita wants a takedown but no success here.
Okita has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment. Okita prevents the takedown attempt.
Okita pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Penn tries to stand but Okita is controlling from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Okita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okita looks gassed! Okita looking to control.
Penn gets to his feet - Okita follows without any prompting. Penn tries to clinch there but Okita circles away.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Okita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Penn gets a takedown into half guard. Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Okita wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it. Penn wants to pass the guard but Okita is defending well. Okita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Okita is controlling Penn's trapped leg to prevent Penn from advancing to side control. Okita flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okita. Okita wants to sweep but no luck. Okita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Penn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okita sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Okita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Okita is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Penn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Okita to stand up. Okita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. 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! Okita wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it. Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Penn kicks off Okita and gets to his feet. Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okita swivels and escapes. Okita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away. Penn with a lazy takedown attempt and Okita counters with a nice double leg into guard. Okita stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikio Okita will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss. Penn with a lazy takedown attempt and Okita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Okita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Penn kicks off Okita and gets to his feet. Okita throws a quick inside leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okita. Okita gets a takedown into half guard. Okita trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away. Okita prevents Penn from improving his position. Okita moves nicely into side control. Okita stands up and we're back to a striking position. Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Okita is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okita prevents Penn from improving position. Penn working the ground and pound. Okita is not content to let Penn control the position. Okita is trying to get back to half guard. Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Penn wants to control but Okita is keeping him busy. Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Okita to his feet. DJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Okita counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now. Penn wants to sweep but no luck. Okita stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okita circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okita connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Penn lands with a nice combination. Okita backs away looking to recover.Penn stuffs the takedown. Okita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Okita tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Penn controlling the position easily from mount. Okita working to try and regain half guard.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Okita?
Penn lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Okita tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okita blocking the ground and pound. Okita wants to control but Penn is having none of it. Okita working to try and regain half guard.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Okita is in no mood to give up. Penn trying to control but Okita is having none of it. Okita can't escape the position.
Penn goes for an armbar but Okita turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Okita. Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Okita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okita's back! Penn is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Okita has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Penn has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Okita taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Penn doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satomi comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys. Satomi is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Jerry Lange has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi! 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, Jerry Lange! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Satomi is breathing heavily. Lange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Satomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lange moves into the clinch. Lange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lange wants to break free but Satomi has control.
Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lange. Lange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satomi, pushing him back against the cage. Lange breaks the clinch.
Lange misses with a two punch combination.
Lange cracks Satomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lange misses with a double jab.
Lange throws a push kick but Satomi slaps the foot to one side. Lange wants to clinch. Lange moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Satomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Satomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Satomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lange manages to break the clinch.
Satomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Satomi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lange scores with a nice body kick.
Lange gets a clinch. Satomi tries for a takedown but Lange manages to get underhooks.
Satomi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lange manages to break the clinch.
Lange throws a right and a left that both miss. Satomi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Satomi fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Lange to work.
Satomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satomi can't get the takedown.
Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Lange. Lange throws a push kick but Satomi slaps the foot to one side. Jerry Lange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Satomi looks for a takedown but Lange sprawls well. A right-left combo lands from Lange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Satomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Lange scores with a four punch combination! Satomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lange. Satomi fails in his attempt to clinch. Satomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lange fakes the leg kick and cracks Satomi in the body. Lange gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lange wants to hit a switch here but Satomi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lange there! Lange is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Satomi controlling his opponent. Satomi looking to secure an arm triangle but Lange defends it well. Lange is looking to improve his position but Satomi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lange tries to buck Satomi off but he can't manage it. Lange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Satomi won't let Lange get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Lange tries to hold on but Satomi postures up. Lange has given up his back here. Will Satomi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lange rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Satomi stops Lange from getting back to his feet.
Lange tries to get to full guard but Satomi has control of the leg. Satomi passes to side control. Satomi tries for a kimura but Lange is defending well. Lange sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Lange is in trouble now - Satomi has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Satomi has control of Lange's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lange regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Satomi wants to finish this one by submission but Lange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Satomi. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Lange is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Satomi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Lange can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lange landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Lange 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.
Satomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice shot lands for Lange. Lange is looking to clinch but Satomi is avoiding it.
Lange misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Lange.
Satomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Satomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lange misses with a body kick. Satomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lange counters with a left and a right that stings Satomi. A jab from Lange does it's job there. Lange throws a half hearted mid kick. Lange throws a leg kick that misses. Lange throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Satomi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lange's guard. Satomi stands up and waves to Lange to follow him. Lange stalks Satomi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Satomi's face. Satomi staggers backwards, shaken. Satomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lange tries to clinch but Satomi moves out of range. Lange lands with a right hand. Lange fails to land with a series of punches.
Satomi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lange counters with a solid body kick. Lange tries to bum rush Satomi with a series of wild strikes but Satomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lange tries to bum rush Satomi with a series of wild strikes but Satomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Satomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lange! Lange tries to reverse the position but Satomi maintains control. Lange is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Satomi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Lange blocks a head kick by Satomi.
Satomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Satomi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lange gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lange landing small, sideways elbows. Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lange wants to get back to his feet. Satomi is looking to advance position but Lange won't allow it. Lange regains full guard. Nicely done. Lange is looking for a triangle but Satomi pushes his legs off easily.
Satomi prevents Lange from getting back to his feet. Satomi slips nicely into half guard. Lange flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lange is trying to stand.
Lange wants to get back to full guard. Lange is pressing down on Satomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lange tries to land a sweep but no joy. Satomi stands and throws Lange's legs to the side, diving into side control. Satomi working the ground and pound. Satomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Satomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Satomi advances to full mount. Lange can't escape the position.
Lange defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Satomi. Lange tries to lock up and control but Satomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Satomi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Satomi but it's paid off an Lange is forced to tap! Nice work by Satomi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Che Satomi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vane Nighthawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vane Nighthawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vane Nighthawk! 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, Jan Steel! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nighthawk gets a takedown into half guard. Nighthawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nighthawk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Steel to get to his feet. Nighthawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nighthawk looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nighthawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nighthawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Steel misses with the combination.
Nighthawk tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vane Nighthawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nighthawk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nighthawk is breathing heavily. Nighthawk fails with a takedown attempt. Nighthawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily. Nighthawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Nighthawk won't allow Steel to get back to his feet. Nighthawk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Nighthawk misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nighthawk. Nighthawk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nighthawk looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nighthawk fails with the takedown. Nighthawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nighthawk shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice sprawl there from Steel as Nighthawk shoots in. Nighthawk slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
It looks like Vane Nighthawk has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Steel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nighthawk can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Steel and Nighthawk drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Steel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drury comes to the cage accompanied by Hey John, What's Your Name Again?. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drury! 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, Tommy Boyce! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boyce slips a jab and a cross from Drury.
Boyce throws a body punch but Drury moves out of range. Boyce looks to land a combination but Drury avoids it well. Boyce scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Boyce throws a series of punches but Drury moves out of range. Boyce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drury tries to clinch but Boyce is having none of it. Boyce throws a series of punches but Drury moves out of range. Boyce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drury counters with a single leg into guard. Boyce didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drury looking to pass the guard. Drury trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drury controls from within his opponent's guard. Drury advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drury prevents Boyce from standing back up.
Drury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Boyce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boyce wants to get back to his feet. Boyce looks gassed! Drury takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Drury works his way into side control. Drury stands up and beckons Boyce to his feet. Drury avoids the body shot from Boyce.
Boyce thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight stays on the outside here - Drury looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Drury shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boyce misses with the combination.
Drury misses with a low kick.
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. Drury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drury slips a jab and a cross from Boyce.
Boyce checks a leg kick. Drury misses with a body kick. Tommy Boyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drury throws a big shot that misses. Drury gets the takedown into side control. Drury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Drury has hold of Boyce's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boyce tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drury cranks the arm and Boyce screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boyce, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Drury!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between rolf sneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Con (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Con will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rolf sneider! 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, Martin Con! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! sneider throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range. A leg kick checked by Con. rolf sneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. sneider wants to land a leg kick but Con is out of range. A big left from sneider misses. Con avoids the body shot from sneider.
Nice defenses there by Con. Con scores a takedown into full mount! Con unloads with some shots from mount but sneider bucks and avoids them well.
Con working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Con is trying to take his opponent's back.
sneider avoids a series of strikes thrown by Con.
That's one minute gone in the round. Con jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… sneider is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by sneider and Con has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
sneider is trying to buck Con off. Con wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by sneider, who protects the arm well. Con looks gassed! sneider is looking to get back to his feet here but Con is keeping cool and he's managed to take sneider's back. sneider holding both Con 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. sneider 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 Con gets his way!
Con is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. sneider is defending well though. Con let's go of the attempt for now. sneider trying to control the hands but Con breaks the grip. sneider controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. sneider 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. A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. sneider has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. sneider breaks Con's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
sneider stands up from Con's guard - sneider perhaps looking for a knockout. sneider slow jab from Con misses its intended target. sneider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Con checks a leg kick. sneider misses with a hook. sneider looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. sneider throws a wild combination but nothing lands. sneider throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. sneider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con. Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from sneider. sneider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con needs to keep his hands up - sneider had a free shot at his head there. No joy there for sneider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Con moves out of range as sneider strikes. Con closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Con lands in his opponent's guard. Con wants to control from the top but sneider keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. sneider is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Con postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Con 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.
sneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Con. Con dodges the punch combination from sneider.
sneider tries to clinch but Con moves out of range. Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from sneider. sneider is really struggling to find his range with his punches. sneider's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. sneider waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Con. A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick. Con closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Con lands in his opponent's guard. Con advances to half guard. sneider is defending against the submission attempts here by Con.
sneider tries to kick Con off but Con keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Con looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. sneider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Con is working away from the top position though. sneider pushes Con off looking to stand but Con dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. sneider throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range. sneider misses with a looping right. A big right from sneider misses.
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. sneider tries to clinch but Con moves out of range. sneider throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range. sneider throws a hook but Con avoids it easily. sneider waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Con. sneider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it. Con checks the leg kick. sneider lands with a slapping head kick. Con feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. sneider pushes Con off and gets back to his feet.
Con drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. sneider is pushing Con's head away, looking to escape. Con manages to hold on to the position though. Con decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. sneider waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Con. Con avoids a punch combination nicely.
sneider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
sneider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
rolf sneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
sneider throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Con checks a leg kick. sneider misses with a straight right. Con blocks a jab. Con changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. sneider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Con thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. sneider struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. sneider is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Con has just dragged him back down to the mat. Con working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Con happy to just control the position for now. Con passes to full mount! That's big trouble for sneider! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
sneider's corner calls for a 1-2. sneider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Con needs to keep his hands up - sneider had a free shot at his head there. sneider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Con counters with a takedown into side control. Con tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. sneider prevents Con from moving into mount. sneider gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Con is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But sneider has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from sneider! Con takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. sneider stands and steps away. Con gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Con throws a leg kick that is checked and sneider counters with a nice uppercut. rolf sneider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. sneider misses with a double jab.
Con fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. sneider sprawls well initially but Con persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Con trying to control from sneider's half guard. sneider has other ideas though and has regained full guard. sneider wants to stand and escape but Con is having none of it. sneider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Con controls the pace. Martin Con has got the better of the ground game so far. Con pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sneider is keeping the position for now. Con drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and sneider dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. sneider wanted to stand there but Con had control of the position. Con manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. sneider manages to get himself to full guard.
Con pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sneider is keeping the position for now. sneider wants to get back to his feet but Con is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Con not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Con looking to sit in guard and control but sneider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Con throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! sneider escapes and throws Con's legs to the side, diving into side control! Con manages to work his way to half guard, despite sneider's best efforts. sneider tries to stand and escape but Con is controlling the position. Con trying to control but sneider postures up.
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. Con moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Con throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
sneider gets to his feet - Con follows without any prompting. sneider swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
sneider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
sneider swinging wilding here.
sneider misses with a looping left. sneider misses with a straight right. sneider fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Martin Con just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Con shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. sneider throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely. sneider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
sneider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily. sneider scores with a slapping inside leg kick. sneider throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot. sneider takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses. sneider throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily. sneider misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming. sneider fails to land with a series of punches.
Con moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. sneider throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at sneider. sneider waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Con. The fighters circling - sneider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. sneider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Con staying out of range there. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. sneider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as sneider throws out the jab. sneider tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance. Con keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Con gets the takedown into side control. Con works to advance to full mount. sneider defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Con is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. sneider is squirming around, avoiding Con's attempts to control the action. Con wants to control the action but instead sneider gets a body lock and reverses into Con's guard! Nice work! Con throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Con working for submissions but it's allowed sneider to get to half guard.
Con is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Con wants to improve his position but sneider is controlling well.
sneider wants to stand up but Con has a hold of him and won't allow it. Con slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. sneider gets to his feet - Con follows without any prompting. sneider wants to land a leg kick but Con is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from sneider. Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by sneider.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Con feints and as sneider raises his hands in defense, Con changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Con gets to his feet. sneider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! sneider misses with a straight left. sneider throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from sneider as Con shoots in. Con throws a leg kick but sneider sees it coming and checks it nicely. sneider throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. sneider avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Con. Con checks a leg kick. Con fakes a jab and throws a low kick but sneider checks it well. Con looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Con is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Con is trying to control the action in half guard but sneider is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Con wants to pass the guard but sneider is defending well. Con is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Con is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Con looking to control but sneider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Con swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and sneider is now in Con's guard. A big mistake from Con there, giving up the dominant position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Con dominated that fourth round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
sneider swings and misses with a shot to the body and Con counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for sneider! Con stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. sneider misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Con. Con moves out of range as sneider strikes. sneider throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely. sneider throws a hook but Con blocks it. Con checks a leg kick. Con scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. sneider tries to escape but Con is in control. Con is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Con wants to control but sneider is keeping him busy. sneider tries to escape but Con is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Con is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, sneider has escaped the position, nice work there. sneider stops Con from passing to mount. sneider is trying to buck Con off.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by sneider.
sneider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Con. Con keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
sneider misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Con scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Con staying calm. sneider is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Con decides to stand back up. sneider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Con looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for sneider! Con working for a submission but sneider is keeping him at bay. Con swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and sneider is now in Con's guard. A big mistake from Con there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round. sneider passes Con's left leg - he's now in half guard. sneider wants to take a breather but Con is having none of it. Con is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but sneider pulls his head out easily. Con wants to get back to full guard. Con pushes sneider off looking to stand but sneider dives back in and keeps control.
Con missing with punches from the bottom.
Con works his way to full guard. Good work.
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. Con is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Con controls sneider momentarily but sneider frees himself. Con has a closed guard, preventing sneider from standing up. Con throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Con is looking for a triangle here but sneider uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Con winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Martin Con! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Martin Con! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Martin Con!
Martin Con wins by unanimous decision! Martin Con is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fouad Barayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jrock Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jrock Mandela has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fouad Barayev! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrock Mandela! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barayev shoots in but Mandela avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mandela stuffs the takedown attempt from Barayev. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet. Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mandela closes the distance and clinches. Barayev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mandela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fouad Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barayev jumps guard.
Mandela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mandela trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom. Barayev keeping full guard, as Mandela tries to pass. Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barayev is breathing heavily. Mandela trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mandela gets to his feet - Barayev follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barayev has a takedown stuffed. Barayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandela darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Some wild striking there from Mandela.
Barayev closes the distance looking to clinch and Mandela counters with a nice double leg into guard. Mandela tries to stand but Barayev is controlling from the bottom. Mandela trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mandela stands up from guard. Let's bang! Barayev fails with the takedown and Mandela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barayev's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Mandela trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom. Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Barayev, not yet. Barayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mandela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barayev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mandela with a flurry of punches that miss. Mandela postures up.
Barayev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barayev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Barayev fails with the takedown and Mandela counters with a shoot takedown. Barayev fights it but they end up in guard. Mandela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mandela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barayev is proving hard to escape from. Mandela postures up.
Barayev wants to sweep but no luck. Mandela would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Barayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandela slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mandela seems to be looking for submissions.
Mandela prevents Barayev from improving his position. Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Mandela sits in half guard. Mandela prevents Barayev from improving his position. Mandela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Barayev tries to roll over but Mandela keeps him under control. Mandela is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mandela to get the leverage. Mandela drops an elbow to the side of Barayev's head. Mandela working over Barayev with some ground and pound. Barayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mandela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Mandela eventually gives up the hold. Mandela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barayev wants to get back to full guard. Mandela trying to control the action but Barayev is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mandela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mandela lands strikes from half guard. Mandela is thwarting Barayev's attempts to control the position. Barayev actively working from the bottom here. Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mandela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mandela decides to return to a standing position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mandela scores a takedown into full mount! Mandela blocks Barayev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Barayev is looking to improve his position but Mandela isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrock Mandela dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mandela feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Mandela wanted to stand there but Barayev had control of the position. Barayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mandela manages to get himself to full guard.
Barayev trying to control but Mandela is working from the bottom. Mandela controlling the position. Mandela trying to keep a closed guard but Barayev is proving a slippery customer.
Barayev passes into half guard. Mandela wants to improve his position but Barayev is controlling well.
Barayev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandela is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mandela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mandela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mandela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Mandela gets full guard. Mandela is looking to stand up but Barayev isn't so interested in that idea. Mandela keeping moving, preventing Barayev from controlling successfully. Mandela working for a triangle but Barayev defends it easily.
Barayev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mandela, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barayev has his takedown stuffed and Mandela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Barayev can't get the takedown.
Mandela working some nice short punches in the clinch. Barayev looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fouad Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mandela lands with a light punch inside. Barayev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mandela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mandela can't break the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard.
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Mandela pushes his legs off easily.
Barayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mandela escapes and throws Barayev's legs to the side, diving into side control! Barayev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Barayev is squirming around, avoiding Mandela's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barayev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mandela is working for a guillotine from mount but Barayev frees his head quite easily.
Mandela throwing strikes here but Barayev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barayev is trying to escape the mount.
Barayev is working hard here to advance position. Mandela get's back to his feet. Barayev gets a clinch. Mandela is stalling here.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mandela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mandela darts in and clinches Barayev up against the cage. Mandela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barayev has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barayev tries for a takedown but Mandela manages to get underhooks.
Mandela breaks the clinch.
Mandela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mandela lands in his opponent's guard. Barayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandela is one step ahead there. Barayev keeping moving, preventing Mandela from controlling successfully. Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Barayev keeping busy on the bottom but Mandela has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mandela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Barayev has hold of Mandela's hands but Mandela slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrock Mandela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barayev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mandela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Barayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandela.
Barayev wants to control but Mandela passes into side.
Barayev struggling a bit here. Mandela looking to control but instead Barayev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Mandela is trying to stand.
Mandela is looking to improve his position.
Barayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mandela trying to hold on to Barayev's head to control him but Barayev postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mandela is just riding it out for now. Barayev eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandela wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Barayev misses with a takedown attempt and Mandela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mandela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Barayev wants to sweep here but Mandela controlling him for the moment. Mandela advances to half guard. Mandela winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mandela is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barayev has managed to free his arm - good work. Mandela wants to get back to his feet.
Mandela trying to control from half guard but Barayev is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Mandela eventually gives up the hold. Mandela prevents Barayev from improving his position. Jrock Mandela has got the better of the ground game so far. Mandela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mandela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Mandela is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barayev! Barayev is in a horrible position here. Mandela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mandela looking to finish Barayev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barayev! Mandela lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barayev hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandela looking to finish Barayev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barayev! Mandela trying to control but he's not successful this time. Barayev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mandela is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barayev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mandela has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barayev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Mandela is very close to passing his half guard. Barayev wants to get back to full guard. Mandela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barayev defends it well. Mandela is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mandela to get the leverage. Mandela prevents Barayev from improving his position. Barayev manages to get to full guard.
Mandela throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandela 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. Mandela stops Barayev from standing up. Barayev is trying to control the position but Mandela postures up. Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Barayev working a defensive guard here.
Mandela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mandela is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barayev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barayev has escaped and now he's on top! Barayev postures up and lands a big shot to Mandela's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrock Mandela really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Barayev fails with the takedown so Mandela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mandela passes Barayev's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mandela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Barayev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mandela jumps into side control! Mandela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barayev keeps working. Mandela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barayev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Barayev tries to improve position but can't. Barayev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mandela off and has taken his back! Mandela looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Barayev lands strikes to the head. Barayev is persistently looking for the submission but Mandela is defending it well.
Barayev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mandela knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mandela for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barayev 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, Mandela has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Barayev scores with punches and elbows. Mandela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Barayev unloading with bombs!
It looks like Jrock Mandela has been cut. Mandela is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barayev controlling the pace for now. Barayev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Mandela tries to lock up and control but Barayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mandela wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barayev.
Mandela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandela is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barayev pulls his head out easily. Mandela is trying to control but can't.
Mandela throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barayev moves nicely into side control. Barayev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Barayev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mandela looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barayev gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mandela is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barayev lets go of the hold and Mandela can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fouad Barayev! Fouad Barayev retains his middleweight title!
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