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Middleweight GP Semi's PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnside comes to the cage accompanied by Clipse - Money. Eddie Burnside has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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195 cm
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235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Burnside!
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, Dingle Berry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnside circles away.
Burnside with a poor takedown
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnside checks a leg kick.
Burnside takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burnside closes the distance and clinches.
Burnside successfully pulls guard.
Burnside keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Burnside could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnside is retaining full guard.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Burnside is working hard here to advance position.
Burnside looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berry landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berry.
Burnside takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burnside drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnside postures up.
Burnside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burnside stacks Berry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burnside!
Berry is trying to control Burnside's posture but Burnside avoids it.
Burnside working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnside landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burnside off and has taken his back!
Berry looks gassed!
Burnside wants to control his opponent's hands but Berry gets his hands free.
Berry trying to control momentarily.
Burnside looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burnside is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Berry biding his time, controlling Burnside.
Berry tries to get the hooks in deep but Burnside pushed the leg off.
Burnside is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry looking for the choke but no joy.
Burnside avoids the strikes from Berry.
Burnside breaks Berry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burnside won't allow Berry to sweep him here.
Berry keeping full guard, as Burnside tries to pass.
Burnside thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burnside on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berry. Berry obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Berry misses.
Burnside looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berry looking for a guillotine here but Burnside defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berry is trying to keep Burnside in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berry holds on and takes a little breather.
Berry is trying to hold Burnside in close to prevent damage but Burnside has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry gets full guard.
Berry trying to control the position here.
Burnside preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dingle Berry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berry throws a big shot that misses.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt
and Burnside counters with a takedown into side control.
Berry is trying to control Burnside's posture but Burnside avoids it.
Berry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnside is trying to maintain the position but Berry is very close to passing his half guard.
Berry is trying to control the action in half guard but Burnside is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berry trying to mount his opponent but Burnside defends it.
Burnside landing strikes from the bottom.
Burnside trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry prevents Burnside from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Berry tries to clinch
and Burnside counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Berry!
Burnside lands with some strikes.
Burnside lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berry hang on?
Berry trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burnside avoids the attempt from Berry to control.
Berry can't escape the position.
Berry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burnside keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Burnside trying to control the position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnside, not yet.
Burnside throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burnside throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Berry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burnside keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burnside shoots in but Berry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dingle Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berry tries for a takedown but Burnside circles away easily
and Burnside decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berry's guard.
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!
Burnside working some strikes from top position.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burnside on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnside tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is nestled in close to Burnside, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berry is keen to just control but Burnside is a slippery customer.
Burnside is looking to improve his position.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Burnside is working away.
Berry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnside knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four 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.
Burnside shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burnside trying to mount his opponent but Berry defends it.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Berry wants to control the action here but instead Burnside manages to pass to full mount!
Burnside has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berry's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry is looking to improve his position but Burnside isn't that keen on the idea.
Berry regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry wants to control but Burnside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berry gets full guard.
Berry wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Burnside dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Berry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burnside counters with a shoot takedown. Berry fights it but they end up in guard.
Burnside landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnside accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnside manages to get himself to full guard.
Burnside keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Burnside tries to strike from the bottom.
Eddie Burnside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnside is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burnside is on top in guard.
Berry looking to control.
Burnside throwing strikes but missing.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry working a defensive guard here.
Berry wants to sweep but no luck.
Burnside connects with a couple of short punches.
Berry had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Burnside is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Berry Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Burnside's back instead.
Burnside is in bad spot here.
Berry looking for the choke but no joy.
Burnside trying to control the action but Berry just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burnside tries to escape the position.
Berry is looking for the choke from the back position but Burnside is controlling his hands well.
Burnside staying busy and making it hard for Berry to control.
Burnside is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Berry trying to control momentarily.
Burnside trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands shots from the back.
Berry controlling from the back.
Burnside is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Berry is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Burnside has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Berry has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Burnside taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Berry doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dingle Berry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Wegesin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Simpson (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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200 cm
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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, DJ Wegesin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Wegesin. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Jason Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries to bum rush Wegesin with a series of wild strikes but Wegesin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wegesin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wegesin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Wegesin as Simpson shoots in.
DJ Wegesin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Simpson.
Wegesin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wegesin advances to full mount.
Simpson is trying to escape the mount.
Wegesin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simpson is surviving well by controlling Wegesin's body position as best he can.
Wegesin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wegesin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wegesin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simpson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simpson and Wegesin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wegesin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wegesin landing shots from mount.
Wegesin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wegesin is breathing heavily.
Wegesin is working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson frees his head quite easily.
Wegesin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Simpson pushes down on Wegesin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wegesin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wegesin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simpson postures up.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wegesin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Wegesin is working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson frees his head quite easily.
Wegesin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Simpson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Simpson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wegesin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Simpson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wegesin slips an arm under Simpson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wegesin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wegesin is squeezing on Simpson like an anaconda would it's prey. Simpson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Wegesin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg Hanson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Markus Wolf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Hanson!
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, Markus Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Markus Wolf has been cut.
Hanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
Hanson works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Wolf looks gassed!
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wolf! Hanson dives in looking to finish! Wolf is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Hanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keenin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Advance Australia Fair - Adam Hills as his entrance music. Keenin Klein had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Brad Barnes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenin Klein!
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, Brad Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Klein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Klein is having none of it.
Klein looking to pass the guard.
Barnes pushes Klein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Klein or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klein, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Klein is breathing heavily.
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!
Klein looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Klein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes wants to stall.
Barnes just leaning against Klein, taking a breather.
Klein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Klein 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Klein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenin Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klein's face.
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Klein tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Klein tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Klein working aggressively here.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes stalls.
Klein is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Klein is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Klein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Klein is rocked!
Barnes lands a big knee to the head and Klein goes down! Barnes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Barnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Graves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Demon Hunter - Beheaded. Son is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I WILL BE HEARD. Daniel Son will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Graves!
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, Daniel Son!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Son swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Son throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Son throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Son throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graves.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Son throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Son bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Son won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son lands a couple of digs.
Graves wants to sweep here but Son controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a triangle. Son throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Graves's body to avoid the submission. Graves has instead reached around Son's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Graves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Graves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Strongmanhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liston comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out-LL Cool J. The key to victory for Jermaine Liston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Liston!
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, Steve Strongmanhold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liston misses with the combination.
Strongmanhold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strongmanhold should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Liston lands a high kick to the side of Strongmanhold's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Liston dives into guard, looking to finish.
Liston wants to stand but Strongmanhold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strongmanhold is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Strongmanhold gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Liston regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strongmanhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strongmanhold wants to control from the top but Liston keeps moving.
Strongmanhold stands and throws Liston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strongmanhold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongmanhold controlling the position from side mount.
Strongmanhold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liston to his feet.
Strongmanhold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liston circles away.
Liston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strongmanhold.
Strongmanhold shoots in and drives through. Liston sprawls well.
Jermaine Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Strongmanhold.
Strongmanhold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strongmanhold looks gassed!
Liston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Strongmanhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liston works over Strongmanhold's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liston swivels and escapes.
Liston fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strongmanhold.
Strongmanhold looks for a takedown but Liston sprawls well.
Liston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Liston misses.
Strongmanhold looks for a takedown but Liston sprawls well.
Strongmanhold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liston pinned against the cage. Liston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strongmanhold misses with a combination
and Liston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strongmanhold is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Steve Strongmanhold has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold feints and as Liston raises his hands in defense, Strongmanhold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strongmanhold pushes down on Liston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strongmanhold uses his free foot to push down on Liston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Liston.
Strongmanhold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Liston wants to try and get back to his feet.
Strongmanhold goes for an armbar but Liston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Liston.
Liston gets to his feet. Strongmanhold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liston fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold shoots in but no luck this time.
Strongmanhold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strongmanhold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liston but Liston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strongmanhold blocks a head kick by Liston.
Strongmanhold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strongmanhold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liston is trying to buck Strongmanhold off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strongmanhold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Strongmanhold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Strongmanhold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Liston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strongmanhold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liston pinned against the cage. Liston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liston throws a series of punches but Strongmanhold avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strongmanhold.
Steve Strongmanhold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strongmanhold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strongmanhold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Strongmanhold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liston tries to escape but Strongmanhold is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strongmanhold decides to stand back up. Strongmanhold steps back and let's Liston get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strongmanhold.
Strongmanhold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strongmanhold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strongmanhold controlling the position from side mount.
Strongmanhold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liston, who protects the arm well.
Strongmanhold prevents Liston from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold controlling the position from side mount.
Strongmanhold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strongmanhold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strongmanhold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Liston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liston tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongmanhold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Strongmanhold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strongmanhold moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strongmanhold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liston is looking to escape.
Strongmanhold working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Liston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strongmanhold on the ground.
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.
Liston wants to get back to his feet.
Liston has given up his back. Will we see Strongmanhold going for some submissions?
What can Liston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Strongmanhold keeps control of the position easily here as Liston tries to buck him off.
Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Strongmanhold just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strongmanhold dodges the punch combination from Liston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Strongmanhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Strongmanhold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strongmanhold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strongmanhold uses his free foot to push down on Liston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Liston.
Strongmanhold gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Strongmanhold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strongmanhold passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Liston!
Strongmanhold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strongmanhold won't let Liston get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Liston tries to buck Strongmanhold off but Strongmanhold takes his back!
Liston fending off the submission attempt from Strongmanhold.
Liston looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strongmanhold controlling the positon.
Strongmanhold working for a choke but Liston is defending well.
Liston is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Liston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jermaine Liston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongmanhold is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Liston is defending well though. Strongmanhold let's go of the attempt for now.
Strongmanhold is working for a rear naked choke. Liston is not defending it well and Strongmanhold has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Liston refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Liston's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Strongmanhold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Satellite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Satellite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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20
217 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Satellite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D Botwin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Satellite trying to stall but Botwin improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Botwin.
Satellite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Botwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Botwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Satellite is just out of range.
Satellite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Satellite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botwin rushes Satellite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Botwin tries to break the clinch but Satellite is controlling the position.
Botwin wants to break free but Satellite has control.
Botwin trying to stall but Satellite improves his position.
Botwin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botwin.
Nice elbow from Satellite.
Satellite breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Satellite misses.
Satellite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Satellite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Botwin avoids the head kick by Satellite.
Satellite throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Satellite. No joy for Botwin on that attempt.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Satellite! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Satellite!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powers's choice of entrance music: Black Betty. Omar Salcedo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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271 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range.
Powers tries to clinch but Salcedo is having none of it.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salcedo off to one side.
Salcedo has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Powers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salcedo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salcedo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salcedo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers misses with a looping right.
Salcedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salcedo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salcedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Powers has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salcedo blocks it with crossed arms.
Powers manages to break the clinch.
Salcedo slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Powers is looking to clinch but Salcedo is avoiding it.
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Salcedo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salcedo is working for takedown but Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powers slows down the pace here.
Salcedo goes for a takedown attempt but Powers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Powers tries to clinch up.
Salcedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Salcedo shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
Salcedo moves into range and clinches up with Powers.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salcedo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.
Powers won't allow Salcedo to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to stand.
Powers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salcedo looking to pass the guard.
Salcedo trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Salcedo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salcedo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salcedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salcedo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Salcedo tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salcedo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo fails to pull guard.
Salcedo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salcedo stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Powers looks gassed!
Salcedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salcedo scoring with some ground and pound.
Salcedo slips nicely into half guard.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Salcedo in his half guard.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salcedo trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Salcedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salcedo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Salcedo connects with a nice short shot to Powers's temple.
Salcedo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.
Salcedo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salcedo has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers drops Salcedo with a left right combo! Powers follows him down to the ground into side control.
Salcedo is rocked!
It looks like Omar Salcedo has been cut.
Salcedo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is pressing down on Salcedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salcedo is holding on for now.
Salcedo gets back to full guard.
Salcedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Salcedo, not yet.
Salcedo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salcedo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Powers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Salcedo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Powers's back instead.
Powers controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers is taking damage to the body and head.
Powers takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Powers throws a jab when Salcedo was well out of range.
Salcedo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers lands with a right that hurts Salcedo. Salcedo looks to clinch but Powers throws a short knee that drops Salcedo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kenny Powers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Arashikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arashikage has chosen GZA - 4th Chamber as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Bridge!
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, Thomas Arashikage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge throws a shot to the body.
Arashikage checks a low kick from Bridge.
Arashikage fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridge throws a body punch but Arashikage moves out of range.
Bridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arashikage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas Arashikage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arashikage shoots in but Bridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bridge!
Arashikage looks gassed!
Bridge misses with a double jab.
Bridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bridge throws a left that rocks Arashikage and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bridge dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Arashikage regain composure!
Arashikage is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridge controls the position.
Arashikage is still in real trouble! Can Bridge finish him?
Bridge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bridge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arashikage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bridge.
Bridge darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Arashikage's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bridge before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Bridge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean claude Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Metallica-Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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22
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean claude Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sherk pinned against the cage. Sherk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Sherk shows good takedown defense.
Sherk shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wallace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Sherk is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sherk stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sherk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sherk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherk trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk passes Wallace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sherk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sherk stands up and beckons Wallace to join him on the feet.
Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sherk to score with a decent uppercut.
Sherk closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Sherk pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Sherk counters with a takedown into side control.
Jean claude Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Wallace.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wallace moves into full guard.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sherk drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Sherk off! Sherk jumps back into Wallace's guard.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sherk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherk gets to mount! Wallace was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk looking for the choke from the back.
Wallace tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wallace is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Sherk looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherk stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sherk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Sherk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Sherk slips an elbow through the middle.
Wallace throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sherk trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Sherk 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Sherk has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace distracts Sherk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Sherk blocks nicely.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sherk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean claude Sherk 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.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sherk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sherk is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sherk down to the mat. Sherk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sherk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Sherk persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sherk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sherk is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wallace is in real trouble.
Sherk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Wallace manages to turn into his guard.
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sherk controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sherk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sherk controlling the position easily from mount.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Sherk looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jean claude Sherk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sherk closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Sherk pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wallace striking from half guard on the bottom.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Sherk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sherk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Sherk eventually gives up the hold.
Wallace is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Sherk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
Jean claude Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Wallace.Sherk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sherk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sherk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Sherk blocks the strikes from Wallace.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sherk not doing much here.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wallace has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sherk has passed into side control.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Sherk decides to stand back up. Sherk steps back and let's Wallace get back to his feet.
Jean claude Sherk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk has managed to clinch.
Sherk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sherk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wallace is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean claude Sherk!
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