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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Stallworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaz Stallworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Jon Phenomenon's 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Stallworth!
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, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phenomenon is fending him off so far but Stallworth persists. Nope, Phenomenon circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phenomenon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stallworth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phenomenon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stallworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phenomenon's face.
Stallworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phenomenon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stallworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phenomenon is looking to escape.
Stallworth avoids the attempt from Phenomenon to control.
Stallworth controlling the position easily from mount.
Stallworth prevents Phenomenon from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallworth landing punches.
Stallworth tries to control but Phenomenon wriggling away.
Phenomenon is bucking up trying to escape but Stallworth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stallworth lands with some strikes.
Stallworth avoids the attempt from Phenomenon to control.
Stallworth looking to control but Phenomenon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phenomenon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phenomenon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stallworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Phenomenon can't escape the position.
Stallworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phenomenon?
Stallworth won't let Phenomenon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stallworth working for a guillotine from mount but Phenomenon is in no mood to give up.
Stallworth lands a heavy elbow.
Stallworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Stallworth.
Phenomenon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stallworth won't let Phenomenon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Phenomenon looks gassed!
Stallworth lands a nice shot to the head.
Phenomenon tries to hold on but Stallworth postures up.
Stallworth lands a big shot there that rocks Phenomenon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stallworth controlling from the full mount.
Phenomenon is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon taking shots to the head.
Stallworth working for a guillotine from mount but Phenomenon is in no mood to give up.
Phenomenon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Phenomenon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stallworth lands a big shot there that rocks Phenomenon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phenomenon tries to reverse the position but Stallworth maintains control.
Stallworth controlling the pace for now.
Stallworth 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.
Stallworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phenomenon is looking to escape.
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.
Phenomenon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stallworth wants to control the pace but Phenomenon is squirming around nicely.
Phenomenon is working to get back to half guard.
Stallworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phenomenon?
Stallworth landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallworth tries to control but Phenomenon wriggling away.
Phenomenon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phenomenon is desperately trying to improve his position but Stallworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Phenomenon is squirming around, avoiding Stallworth's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Stallworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stallworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stallworth misses with a head kick.
Phenomenon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phenomenon showed some decent athleticism there.
Stallworth is looking to improve his position.
Phenomenon is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stallworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phenomenon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stallworth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phenomenon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stallworth trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phenomenon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stallworth looking for a guillotine here but Phenomenon defends easily.
Phenomenon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phenomenon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stallworth trying to control the position.
Stallworth is pulling down on Phenomenon's head. It's preventing any offense from Phenomenon, at least for the moment.
Phenomenon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stallworth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phenomenon, into his guard.
Stallworth pushes down on Phenomenon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stallworth lands a nice short elbow.
Stallworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phenomenon defends it well.
Phenomenon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stallworth prevents Phenomenon from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stallworth in particular looking to stall.
Phenomenon is trying to stand up here but Stallworth is controlling him well.
Stallworth stalling.
Phenomenon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallworth lands strikes from half guard.
Phenomenon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chaz Stallworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phenomenon throws a jab when Stallworth was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Phenomenon.
Stallworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stallworth fails with the takedown
and Phenomenon counters with a straight right hand.
Stallworth misses with a hook to the body
and Phenomenon counters with a series of strikes. Stallworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stallworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phenomenon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stallworth shoots for a takedown but Phenomenon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Stallworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallworth shoots and misses
and Phenomenon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stallworth won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phenomenon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phenomenon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stallworth gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stallworth tries to get to full guard but Phenomenon has control of the leg.
Phenomenon is trying to work for a kimura but Stallworth is defending well.
Stallworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phenomenon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stallworth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stallworth looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phenomenon has momentary wrist control but Stallworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Stallworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Phenomenon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jon Phenomenon 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!
Stallworth misses with a takedown
and Phenomenon counters with a takedown into side control.
Stallworth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Stallworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaz Stallworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stallworth is trying to control Phenomenon's posture but Phenomenon avoids it.
Phenomenon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stallworth manages to get back to half guard.
Stallworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallworth is pressing down on Phenomenon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallworth is proving hard to escape from.
Stallworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallworth, not yet.
Stallworth is working hard here to advance position.
Phenomenon wants to get up but he can't break Stallworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phenomenon's guard.
Stallworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phenomenon wants to sweep here but Stallworth controlling him for the moment.
Stallworth advances to half guard.
Phenomenon is looking for a sweep. Stallworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stallworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phenomenon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon is trying to control but can't.
Phenomenon wants to improve his position but Stallworth is controlling well.
Phenomenon is refusing to be controlled, as Stallworth sits in half guard.
Phenomenon is looking to escape.
Phenomenon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stallworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phenomenon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stallworth dodges the punch combination from Phenomenon.
Stallworth scores a takedown into full mount!
Phenomenon tries to improve his position but Stallworth has taken his back! Stallworth has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Phenomenon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stallworth pushes Phenomenon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chaz Stallworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Superstar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Why!
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, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Why takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Why takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Why looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Why scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Why wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Why's best efforts.
McDonald is not content to let Why control the position.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Why is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Why throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Why seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Why missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Why fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Why to the ground! McDonald dives into full mount looking to finish!
Why is rocked!
It looks like Stevie Why has been cut.
Why is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Why is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why is working hard here to advance position.
Why seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Why is looking to escape.
Why is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Why that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McDonald stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Why looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Why. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Why looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Why fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Why tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Why has a takedown stuffed.
Why drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Why is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to keep Why in close.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald pushes Why off and scrambles back to his feet.
Why shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Why scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Why is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Why's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Why'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.
Why shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Why shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Why.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Why moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Why or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Why. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Why moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Why counters with a takedown into side control.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Why looking to control but instead McDonald has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Why stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Why blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Why takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Why is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Why wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald tries to kick Why off but Why keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Why is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Why with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Why sitting in guard here, content to control.
Why tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Why scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Why wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Why content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Why is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Why wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Why is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald won't allow Why to pass to mount.
Why missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Why shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Why throws and elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Why's guard. Nice move by McDonald!
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Why swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevie Why overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Why pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Why dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Why's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Why counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Why shoots in.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Why avoids nicely.
McDonald throws a head kick that Why semi-blocks.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Why counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Why.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Why pulls McDonald into guard.
Why looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Why's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Why had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McDonald is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Why Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McDonald's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald holding on to Why's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Why looking to break McDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Why will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Why has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Why throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Why gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Why is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Why is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Why tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke.
Why connects with a big shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
Why lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Why 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Why working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald tries to roll but Why sticks to his back.
Why has got one arm under McDonald's chin. This could be trouble... McDonald trying to control the other hand but Why gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McDonald has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stevie Why!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
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, Peter Paul!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Paul in a clinch.
Ekaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Ekaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paul.
Ekaku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ekaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Paul gets an underhook and turns Ekaku into the cage.
Ekaku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ekaku lands an elbow inside.
Ekaku lands a knee to the body.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekaku is pressed up against the cage. Paul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ekaku down to the mat. Ekaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paul looks gassed!
Nice combo by Ekaku! Oh, that's hurt him - Paul falls to the canvas and Ekaku follows him into side control.
Paul is rocked!
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!
Ekaku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paul is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku advances to full mount.
Paul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ekaku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ekaku landing shots from mount.
Ekaku is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paul can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ekaku landing strikes from the mount.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Paul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ekaku's arms.
Ekaku is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Paul has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ekaku has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Paul taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ekaku doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hakuin Ekaku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Benn!
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, Tyrone Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn.
Benn connects with the punch.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Benn wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Phillips there.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Benn is defending well.
Benn is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benn avoid being mounted?
Benn is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips working some strikes from top position.
Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benn has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn dives on top into guard.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benn is one step ahead there.
Benn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phillips uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance.
Phillips lands a head kick. Benn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like DJ Benn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phillips momentarily.
Phillips throws an off balance right hand
and Benn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips rushes Benn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benn connects with the punch.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Benn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Benn to get to his feet.
Benn scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn fails with the takedown.
Benn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Benn does no damage.
Benn throws a body kick the misses
and Phillips counters by moving into the clinch.
Benn is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn throws a series of strikes that have Phillips backpedaling.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Benn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benn.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phillips can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benn looking to pass the guard.
Benn 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.
Benn lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn works to advance to full mount. Phillips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Benn tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is working to get back to half guard.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benn landing punches.
Benn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phillips is bucking up trying to escape but Benn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benn landing strikes from the mount and Phillips is in trouble!
Benn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DJ Benn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Benn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Phillips throws a leg kick
and Benn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phillips tries to land a body kick
and Benn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benn throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips tries to clinch but Benn is having none of it.
Phillips goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips walks into a jab.
No joy there for Benn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phillips can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips darts in trying to clinch
and Benn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips pushes Benn up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn counters with a takedown into side control.
Benn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benn has hold of Phillips's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phillips seems comfortable defending it but Benn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phillips is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phillips is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Benn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Benn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGraw moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw keeping busy on the bottom but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGraw regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw has a hand on White's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. White takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw is trying desperately to improve position.
White trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White can't control as he wanted to and McGraw manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
White thows a huge punch but McGraw dodges it nicely.
McGraw tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGraw keeps the fight on the outside.
McGraw tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White fails with the takedown
and McGraw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
White wants to stand but McGraw is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
McGraw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
McGraw working the head and body with strikes.
White is breathing heavily.
McGraw throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
McGraw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White wants to control but McGraw is keeping busy.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraw.
McGraw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGraw counters with a straight right hand.
White tries to clinch up
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
McGraw is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but McGraw has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White has his takedown stuffed
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Cato McGraw has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGraw passes into half guard.
White is trying to maintain the position but McGraw is very close to passing his half guard.
McGraw is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraw is looking for a kimura here.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraw throwing strikes but missing.
McGraw won't allow White to sweep him here.
McGraw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
White passes McGraw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
White trying to mount his opponent but McGraw defends it.
McGraw works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGraw is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is trying desperately to improve position.
White avoids the attempt from McGraw to control.
McGraw working to try and regain half guard.
McGraw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGraw is looking to escape.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGraw on the ground.
McGraw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw tries to hold on but White postures up.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
White wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
McGraw throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGraw has worked his arm free - good work by McGraw!
McGraw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is trying to control the position but McGraw postures up.
White wants to get back to his feet but McGraw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw prevents White from getting back to his feet.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White controls McGraw momentarily but McGraw frees himself.
McGraw wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White working a defensive guard but McGraw passes into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by McGraw as he checks the leg kick.
McGraw clinches up against the cage.
McGraw avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
McGraw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGraw throws a strike but White avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGraw won't allow White to sweep him here.
McGraw landing some decent shots from guard.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
McGraw wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has control of McGraw's left arm, preventing McGraw from doing any damage.
McGraw throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White advances position into side control!
White is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.
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.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGraw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGraw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard.
McGraw is not content to let White control the position.
McGraw trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
McGraw gets full guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from McGraw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cato McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGraw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Cato McGraw wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Bassey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dorkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorkin has chosen Duelling Banjos as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Bassey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Dorkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bassey.
Dorkin throws a head kick but Bassey moves out of range.
Dorkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorkin moves out of range of the body kick from Bassey.
Dorkin throws a sloppy head kick and Bassey moves out of range easily.
Dorkin throws a head kick but Bassey moves out of range.
Bassey stuffs the takedown.
Bassey tries to clinch there but Dorkin circles away.
Bassey throws a push kick but Dorkin slaps the foot to one side.
Dorkin throws a leg kick but Bassey checks it.
Bassey blocks a leg kick.
Dorkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bassey has time to react.
Dorkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alan Dorkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bassey.
Dorkin looks gassed!
Bassey moves into range and clinches up with Dorkin.
Bassey struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorkin controls his hands.
Bassey is trying to break free.
Bassey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bassey tries to break the clinch but Dorkin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassey gets underhooks to prevent Dorkin's takedown attempt.
Spencer Bassey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Dorkin.
Bassey breaks from the clinch.
Bassey throws a head kick but Dorkin moves out of range.
Bassey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bassey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bassey working some strikes from top position.
Bassey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bassey distracts Dorkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bassey won't allow Dorkin to sweep him here.
Bassey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bassey tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorkin is retaining full guard.
Bassey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bassey is working Dorkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bassey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dorkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bassey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dorkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bassey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bassey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorkin has an active guard here but Bassey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin gets back to full guard.
Dorkin 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.
Bassey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bassey is looking to stand up but Dorkin won't let him.
Dorkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bassey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bassey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Bassey misses
and Dorkin counters with a leg kick.
Dorkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bassey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bassey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bassey lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dorkin is looking to improve his position.
Bassey works his way into full mount!
Dorkin tries to hold on but Bassey pushes him away.
Bassey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bassey looking to finish Dorkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dorkin!
Dorkin is trying to escape the mount.
Bassey looking to finish Dorkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dorkin!
Bassey working the ground and pound effectively.
Bassey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dorkin tries to reverse the position but Bassey maintains control.
Bassey breaks from Dorkin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bassey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bassey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorkin's head.
Nice strikes from Bassey there.
Bassey lands with a punch from half guard.
Dorkin is rocked!
Bassey scores with a big shot! Dorkin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dorkin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Bassey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Mukesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukesha comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Madness. Ciprian Mukesha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Ciprian Mukesha!
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, Tim Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukesha tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson clinches but Mukesha breaks the clinch
and Mukesha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson tries to hold on but Mukesha postures up.
Mukesha goes for an armbar but Karlsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Mukesha is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mukesha is keeping the position for now.
Mukesha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlsson is trying to keep Mukesha in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukesha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karlsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mukesha has Karlsson in his guard.
Mukesha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mukesha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson stands and steps away. Mukesha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mukesha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mukesha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mukesha is breathing heavily.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha passes into side control, despite Karlsson's attempt to control the position.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep.
Mukesha stands up and beckons Karlsson to his feet.
Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mukesha tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mukesha is looking to escape.
Mukesha is trying to escape the mount.
Mukesha is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha is working to get back to half guard.
Karlsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mukesha is holding on tight.
Mukesha is desperately trying to improve his position but Karlsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mukesha tries to improve his position but instead Karlsson has taken his back!
Karlsson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Karlsson.
You can see the frustration on Mukesha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Karlsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mukesha is defending well though. Karlsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Mukesha turns into Karlsson and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Mukesha defends easily.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karlsson working for submissions but it's allowed Mukesha to get to half guard.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Mukesha is controlling him well.
Mukesha gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mukesha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukesha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karlsson moves out of range as Mukesha throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciprian Mukesha dominated that round.
That's time! Mukesha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukesha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mukesha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karlsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mukesha is trying to keep an underhook but Karlsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mukesha tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura but Mukesha is defending well.
Karlsson decides to return to a standing position.
Mukesha clinches but Karlsson breaks the clinch
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mukesha won't be happy with that.
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!
Karlsson trying to control the action but Mukesha is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson wants to control but Mukesha is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mukesha gets back to half guard.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Mukesha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Karlsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mukesha is now in Karlsson's guard. A big mistake from Karlsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but Mukesha is having none of it.
Karlsson is trying to keep Mukesha in close.
Mukesha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Mukesha circles away easily
and Mukesha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Karlsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mukesha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mukesha is pushing down on Karlsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karlsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mukesha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karlsson is trying to stand.
Ciprian Mukesha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mukesha prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position.
Mukesha is tying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mukesha wants to stand up but Karlsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mukesha looks to land a strike but Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mukesha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but Mukesha is having none of it.
Mukesha lands a couple of digs.
Mukesha wants to get up but he can't break Karlsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Mukesha is proving a slippery customer.
Mukesha stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mukesha tries to land knees in the clinch but Karlsson avoids the damage to the body.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mukesha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Mukesha is having none of it.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mukesha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mukesha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karlsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mukesha is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson trying to control here.
Mukesha working over Karlsson with some ground and pound. Karlsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ciprian Mukesha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mukesha closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Mukesha pushes Karlsson against the cage but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Mukesha circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Mukesha.
Mukesha rushes Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mukesha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mukesha is trying to break free.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karlsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Karlsson has his feet on Mukesha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mukesha misses with a double jab.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukesha circles away.
Mukesha tries to clinch up
and Karlsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mukesha's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson lands a couple of digs.
Mukesha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukesha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mukesha keeps control of Karlsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mukesha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mukesha is keeping busy.
Mukesha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mukesha keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Mukesha - that's a beauty! Karlsson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mukesha can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ciprian Mukesha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into the arena with The game blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Joe Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hall.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Thompson passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Thompson is in bad spot here.
Hall throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hall scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to control but Thompson manages to buck him off and is now in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thompson has passed into side control.
Thompson decides to stand back up. Thompson steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Hall is rocked!
Thompson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hall! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Thompson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn lands a big shot that drops Johnson! Can he finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
Penn loads up on a big left hand. Johnson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Penn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Johnson can't hide his disappointment, as Penn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace takes one on the button.
It looks like Mark Pace has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgrady as Pace shoots in.
Pace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgrady tries to avoid it but Pace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgrady to the ground. Mcgrady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgrady tries to clinch there but Pace circles away.
Pace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrady closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgrady prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcgrady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pace has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgrady stalling in the clinch.
Pace turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mcgrady is looking for a sweep.
Pace working the ground and pound from side control.
Pace wants to control but Mcgrady is keeping him busy.
Mcgrady wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgrady keeps working.
Mcgrady is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pace scores with punches from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgrady throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgrady goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcgrady sprawls well initially but Pace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgrady is trying to stand back up but Pace is controlling him
Mcgrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgrady keeping full guard, as Pace tries to pass.
Mcgrady wants to stand and escape but Pace is having none of it.
Pace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgrady tries to get to full guard but Pace has control of the leg.
Mcgrady gets back to full guard.
Pace is breathing heavily.
Pace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pace is one step ahead there.
Pace postures up in Mcgrady's guard and throws a big left but Mcgrady blocks it.
Mcgrady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pace's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgrady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgrady has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pace is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pace wants to sweep here but Mcgrady controlling him for the moment.
Pace trying to control the position.
Mcgrady has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pace to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mcgrady is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pace pulls down on the head and he's put Mcgrady to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Pace!
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