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EUFC 26: Chad's Birthday Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knowshon Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Sloan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Sloan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knowshon Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan tries to clinch up.
Sloan is looking to clinch.
Sloan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloan lands a hook that stumbles Moreno back into the cage. Sloan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Moreno to the canvas! Sloan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Moreno has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Sloan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener has chosen Eisblume - Eisblumen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Flemming!
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, Sascha Kroener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroener looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flemming looking for a sweep. Not yet Flemming, not yet.
Flemming throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Flemming keeping moving, preventing Kroener from controlling successfully.
Flemming throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kroener won't allow Flemming to sweep him here.
Flemming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flemming is trying to keep Kroener in close.
Kroener stands and throws Flemming's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flemming struggling a bit here.
Flemming misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kroener in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flemming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kroener's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flemming slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flemming is trying to control the position but Kroener postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flemming will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kroener wants to control from the top but Flemming keeps moving.
Kroener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flemming is keeping the position for now.
Flemming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroener is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kroener fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flemming has his takedown stuffed
and Kroener counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two 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.
Kroener shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flemming's guard.
Kroener sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kroener trying to control but Flemming is working from the bottom.
Kroener looks gassed!
Kroener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flemming kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flemming lands a decent punch to the body there.
Flemming keeping moving, preventing Kroener from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flemming is on top in guard.
Flemming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kroener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kroener wants to sweep here but Flemming controlling him for the moment.
Kroener keeping full guard, as Flemming tries to pass.
Flemming is working Kroener over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flemming postures up.
Flemming throwing strikes from guard but Kroener blocks nicely.
Flemming with a nice head shot there.
Flemming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kroener preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroener tries for a takedown but Flemming circles away easily
and Flemming counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kroener won't be happy with that.
Flemming cracks Kroener with a big right hand but Kroener just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flemming creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kroener sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kroener is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flemming off and has taken his back!
Kroener just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kroener is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Flemming won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kroener off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sascha Kroener!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaques Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Armstrong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
Lee stalling the fight.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee stalling.
Lee lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
Lee is looking to control Armstrong's arms but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage.
Armstrong jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stall here but Armstrong recovers full guard.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrongis looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Armstrong 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.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armstrong throws a body kick the misses
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Armstrong fights it but they end up in guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong striking off his back but it's not causing Lee any problems.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is looking to stand up but Armstrong won't let him.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Lee postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Armstrong backpedaling.
It looks like Jaques Armstrong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Armstrong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee just leaning against Armstrong, taking a breather.
Lee keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaques Armstrong's cut.
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.
Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong lands a nice forearm strike.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Armstrong cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Armstrong advances to mount.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Armstrong has a good base and remains in mount.
Armstrong looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Armstrong is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Armstrong has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Armstrong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrong working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Armstrong maintains control.
Lee wants to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaques Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaques Armstrong's cut.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Armstrong. That snapped Lee's head back.
Armstrong scores with a jab.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Armstrong really felt that one!
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaques Armstrong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Armstrong! Lee is backing up but he can't get away as Armstrong lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Lee and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaques Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Drago is trying to stand but he's just given Johnson his back.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago avoids the strikes from Johnson.
Drago tries to break free.
Drago controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drago for a finish.
Drago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Drago taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Lundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica-Enter Sandman. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Lundberg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundberg.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Lundberg is avoiding it.
A big left from Lundberg misses.
Greg Lundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundberg throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lundberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Lundberg shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundberg.
Lundberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lundberg misses with a looping right.
Lundberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Lundberg persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Lundberg circles away.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lundberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Lundberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundberg.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lundberg throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Lundberg.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Lundberg circles away.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Lundberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Lundberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lundberg.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Lundberg is avoiding it.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lundberg throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace tries to clinch but Lundberg is having none of it.
Good shot there by Lundberg.
Lundberg misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Lundberg misses with an uppercut.
Dan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Lundberg.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Lundberg keeps it at a distance.
Wallace tries to clinch but Lundberg is having none of it.
Lundberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Lundberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Lundberg circles away.
Lundberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Lundberg rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lundberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Lundberg looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Lundberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Lundberg pushes him off.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Lundberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lundberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lundberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Lundberg has a takedown stuffed.
Lundberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Lundberg misses with a straight right.
A big right from Lundberg misses.
Lundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Lundberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace has Lundberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
Lundberg manages to break the clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Lundberg lands.
Lundberg throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Lundberg avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Lundberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lundberg with a jab.
Wallace is rocked!
Lundberg measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wallace! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Greg Lundberg!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl Simmons had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Simmons!
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, Gee Damn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damn pinned against the cage. Damn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Damn sprawls well.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damn tries to avoid it but Simmons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damn to the ground. Damn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons tries to move into range but Damn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Damn misses with an uppercut.
Simmons feints and as Damn raises his hands in defense, Simmons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Damn keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons stops Damn from standing up.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Damn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simmons wants to hit a switch here but Damn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simmons there!
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.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Damn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damn controlling from the full mount.
Simmons gets back to half guard.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Damn postures up.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Simmons tries to roll over but Damn keeps him under control.
Damn wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Damn is controlling well.
Simmons wants to control but Damn passes into side.
Damn stands up.
Simmons walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Damn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Damn sprawls well.
Damn is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damn stuffs the takedown attempt from Simmons. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Damn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damn lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damn.
Damn lands a nice shot to the body.
Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earl Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Damn which made him look bad.
Damn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Simmons sprawling to the canvas. Damn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Simmons hang on?
Simmons is rocked!
It looks like Earl Simmons has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control but Damn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damn prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Damn is controlling well.
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.
Simmons wants to control but Damn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard but Damn has mounted him!
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Damn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Damn avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn get's back to his feet.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damn lands a head shot.
Simmons misses with a double jab
letting Damn counter with a right hand.
Damn catches Simmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Damn rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws some wild stikes that Damn manages to avoid easily.
Simmons jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damn and Simmons has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simmons working the strikes but Damn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Damn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Damn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Earl Simmons's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Damn misses with a combination
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damn keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Damn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Damn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons gets the takedown into side control.
Damn is letting Simmons control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simmons.
Simmons throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Damn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Simmons not doing much here.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Damn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is just content to waste time from the top position. Damn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Earl Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Damn counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at Damn to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons fails with the takedown
and Damn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gee Damn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Damn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Earl Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a takedown
and Damn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damn's corner calls for a 1-2. Damn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons postures up in Damn's guard and throws a big left but Damn blocks it.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Damn keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Damn has managed to sweep!
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Damn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gee Damn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bash jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is We are the Champions. Jonathan Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bash jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jones drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
jones can't break the clinch.
jones blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from jones.
jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
jones manages to break the clinch.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonathan Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for jones on that attempt.
jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell wants to clinch.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.
Campbell pushes jones up against the cage in a clinch.
jones is trying to trip Campbell. He has hold of a leg but Campbell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell keeping full guard, as jones tries to pass.
jones passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
jones wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
jones wants to get back to his feet.
jones looks gassed!
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.
jones prevents Campbell from improving his position.
jones is tying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Campbell tries to clinch but jones is having none of it.
jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Campbell is looking to clinch but jones is avoiding it.
Campbell wants to clinch.
jones looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bash jones.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jones blocks it with crossed arms.
jones tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually jones drops back down to his feet.
Campbell lands a knee to the head.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to jones's face.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.
jones manages to break the clinch.
jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell working for a triangle but jones defends it easily.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Campbell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take jones's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throwing damaging strikes from the back! jones could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for the choke from the back position but jones is controlling his hands well.
jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Campbell's arms.
Campbell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Campbell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
jones tries to escape but Campbell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Campbell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. jones is defending well though. Campbell let's go of the attempt for now.
jones defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell has an active guard here but jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for jones on that attempt.
Campbell clinches but jones breaks the clinch
and jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
jones won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Campbell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take jones's back instead.
Campbell is punishing jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Campbell scores with strikes from the back.
Campbell cracks jones with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing jones from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
jones is breathing heavily.
jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campbell.
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!
jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
jones fending off the submission attempt from Campbell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to break jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
jones showing good submission defense here.
jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Campbell looking to break jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jonathan Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Campbell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Campbell 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, jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Campbell working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but jones is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Campbell has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! jones taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Campbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Parcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CrankY PantZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parcell's entrance music is In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. A fine choice. PantZ has chosen Beware! as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Parcell!
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, CrankY PantZ!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PantZ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
PantZ tries for a kimura but Parcell is defending well.
PantZ wants to control but Parcell is keeping him busy.
PantZ tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Parcell is not content to let PantZ control the position.
You can see the frustration on Parcell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
PantZ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no PantZ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, PantZ asserts his dominance and retains side control.
PantZ tries to score with some ground and pound. Parcell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
PantZ looks for a takedown but Parcell sprawls well.
Parcell has his takedown stuffed
and PantZ counters with a takedown into side control.
Parcell tries to bench press PantZ off him but PantZ keeps the position.
PantZ throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Parcell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
PantZ stalling away here and it's allowed Parcell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PantZ tries to free his leg and advance position but Parcell is retaining full guard.
PantZ passes Parcell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Parcell is refusing to be controlled, as PantZ sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parcell tries to roll over but PantZ keeps him under control.
PantZ seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
PantZ is trying to control the action in half guard but Parcell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
PantZ controlling the action here.
PantZ is trying to work for a kimura but Parcell is defending well.
PantZ looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
PantZ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parcell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
PantZ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parcell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PantZ on the ground.
Parcell postures up.
Parcell wanted to stand there but PantZ had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PantZ is on top in guard.
PantZ is pushing down on Parcell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parcell is fighting to maintain full guard but PantZ has managed to sneak the leg through.
PantZ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PantZ frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
PantZ content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PantZ looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PantZ controlling the pace for now.
PantZ looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PantZ is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! PantZ extends the arm and Parcell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CrankY PantZ!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Maximus Meridius has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maximus Meridius seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Balls!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balls as he avoids it easily.
Meridius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balls swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Balls. No joy for Meridius on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meridius fails to land the takedown.
Meridius shoots in looking for a takedown. Balls tries to sprawl out of it but Meridius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balls shoots in and bounces Meridius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balls with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balls scoring with some ground and pound.
Meridius is looking for a triangle here but Balls uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Meridius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balls's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meridius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balls.
Meridius is looking for a sweep. Balls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Balls connects with a nice short shot to Meridius's temple.
Balls lands strikes from half guard.
Meridius is staying active underneath Balls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meridius is trying to get back to full guard.
Meridius is pressing down on Balls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meridius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meridius is breathing heavily.
Balls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meridius's head.
Balls trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meridius is trying to keep Balls in close.
Meridius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balls slips nicely into half guard.
Balls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meridius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meridius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Balls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Balls connects with a nice short shot to Meridius's temple.
Balls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meridius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meridius has hold of Balls's hands but Balls slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balls looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balls working the head and body with strikes.
Meridius wants to control but Balls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balls wants to pass the guard but Meridius is defending well.
Meridius is looking to control Balls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meridius avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Balls dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meridius to the mat! Meridius manages to get full guard.
Balls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balls slips nicely into half guard.
Meridius is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Balls pulls his head out easily.
Balls wants to pass the guard but Meridius is defending well.
Meridius is looking to control Balls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meridius avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meridius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balls scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls prevents Meridius from improving his position.
Meridius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balls is working away from the top position though.
Balls trying to mount his opponent but Meridius defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Balls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balls passes into half guard.
Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balls lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meridius tries to roll over but Balls keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls thows a huge punch but Meridius dodges it nicely.
Meridius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meridius trying to control from the bottom.
Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meridius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Balls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harry Balls has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls stands and throws Meridius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meridius is trying to get back to half guard.
Meridius is trying to control Balls's posture but Balls avoids it.
Meridius is trying to escape the position but Balls is controlling the position.
Meridius is trying to get back to half guard.
Balls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meridius down.
Balls working the head with strikes.
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.
Meridius tries to buck Balls off but Balls is having none of it.
Balls lands some shots froms side control.
Meridius wants to control but Balls postures up.
Balls working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Balls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balls lands an elbow.
Balls landing strikes.
Meridius taking a bit of punishment here - Balls scoring with strikes.
Meridius tries to bench press Balls off him but Balls keeps the position.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.
Balls cracks Meridius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Balls 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. This is the final round!
Meridius misses with a takedown
and Balls counters with a shoot takedown. Meridius fights it but they end up in guard.
Meridius is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Balls has his hands clasped together but Meridius extends an breaks Balls's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Meridius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cronus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by MotherFu*ker of the Year - Motley Crue. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Thought About Going Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Choice Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choice Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cronus Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Choice Gracie!
Choice Gracie retains his lightweight title!
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