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MMA Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersen tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersen to the ground. Andersen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Andersen scores with a takedown into Adams's guard.
Andersen trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Andersen postures up.
Andersen forces his way into half guard.
Adams is trying to stand.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Andersen is tying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adams wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adams is trying to control the position but Andersen postures up.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Andersen defends easily.
Andersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adams 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is sitting in close to Adams's body. Adams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Andersen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Andersen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dino Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between luis eduardo almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). almeida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is a rush blood to the head. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wallace's choice of entrance music: Who shot Ya?. luis eduardo almeida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Wallace's chin.
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203 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, luis eduardo almeida!
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, Chris Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by almeida which made him look bad.
almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
almeida tries to clinch up.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from almeida as Wallace shoots in.
almeida tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
almeida throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but almeida moves out of range.
Wallace cracks almeida with a hook to the temple - almeida is on wobbly legs here! Wallace swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! almeida falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wallace wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Wallace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Norey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey comes into the arena with When the man comes around - Johnny Cash blaring out of the sound system. Derek Norey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
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, Derek Norey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norey throws a lazy right hand but Carrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norey misses with a straight left.
Carrey walks into a straight right hand from Norey.
Norey throws a hook to the side of Carrey's head but Carrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Norey as Carrey shoots in.
Carrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carrey closes the distance and clinches up with Norey, looking for a takedown. Carrey pushes Norey against the cage but Norey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Carrey blocks the leg kick.
Norey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carrey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrey misses with a takedown attempt - Norey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norey throws out a powerful jab.
Norey wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Carrey.
Carrey closes the distance and clinches.
Carrey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norey prevents it.
Carrey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey blocking some punches.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Norey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norey closes the distance and clinches.
Carrey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carrey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carrey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norey scores with a shoulder strike.
Norey lands a shoulder strike.
Carrey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norey smiles and moves away.
Norey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carrey backs up against the cage.
Carrey is rocked!
Norey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norey scores with a shoulder strike.
Norey scores with a shot to the side of Carrey's head.
Norey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
Norey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norey is leaning against Carrey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carrey wants a takedown but no success here.
Norey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrey drags the fight down to the ground.
Norey tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrey is retaining full guard.
Carrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrey has his foot on Norey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norey works his way back into a safe position though.
Norey stopping the sweep attempt from Carrey.
Carrey is looking for a triangle but Norey pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norey gets to his feet. Carrey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carrey shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norey tries to avoid it but Carrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norey to the ground. Norey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norey stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrey. Carrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Carrey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norey pushes Carrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Norey.
Norey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Norey.
A short body shot lands from Norey as the two fighters clinch.
Norey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carrey.
Norey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
Carrey tightens his grip and picks Norey up, before dumping him to the ground. Norey manages to land in guard.
Norey trying to control the position.
Carrey stands up from Norey's guard - Carrey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carrey has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrey shoots in and drives through. Norey sprawls well.
Carrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norey tries to avoid it but Carrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norey to the ground. Norey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norey tries to clinch but Carrey is having none of it.
Derek Norey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norey throws a hook to the side of Carrey's head but Carrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carrey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norey, as that shot connected.
Norey misses with the combination.
Carrey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norey as he jumps to the side.
Carrey shoots in looking for a takedown. Norey tries to sprawl out of it but Carrey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norey misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Norey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norey misses with a two punch combination.
Carrey closes the distance and clinches up with Norey, looking for a takedown. Carrey pushes Norey against the cage but Norey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrey fails to land the takedown.
Carrey moves away from the strike by Norey.
Norey stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrey. Carrey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carrey is looking to take a break and control but Norey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norey is pressing down on Carrey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carrey advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey trying to control the position but Norey is working away.
Norey regains half guard, as Carrey was trying to land strikes.
Carrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Norey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carrey seems to be working for a kimura but Norey defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Norey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Norey.
Carrey looks for a takedown but Norey sprawls well.
Carrey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norey as he jumps to the side.
Norey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carrey misses with a takedown attempt - Norey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norey misses with a low kick.
Norey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrey fails to land the takedown.
Carrey shoots for a takedown but Norey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norey.
Carrey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norey sprawls well initially but Carrey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Norey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is looking to advance position but Norey won't allow it.
Carrey is working hard here to advance position.
Carrey is working for a submission of some sort.
Carrey 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.
Carrey prevents Norey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carrey is working for a submission of some sort.
Carrey wants to pass the guard but Norey is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norey gets caught flat footed, as Carrey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carrey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norey is keeping the position for now.
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 Jim Carrey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Norey tries to clinch but Carrey moves away
and Carrey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carrey.
Carrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Norey is retaining full guard.
Norey controlling the position.
Carrey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norey dives on top into guard.
Norey wants to control from the top but Carrey keeps moving.
Jim Carrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carrey is trying to control the position but Norey postures up.
Carrey wants to sweep here but Norey controlling him for the moment.
Norey postures up and lands a big shot to Carrey's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carrey keeping moving, preventing Norey from controlling successfully.
Carrey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrey working a defensive guard here.
Carrey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carrey wants to sweep here but Norey controlling him for the moment.
Carrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norey.
Carrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Norey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carrey is trying to control Norey's posture but Norey avoids it.
Norey wants to control but Carrey is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey regains half guard.
Carrey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Norey pulls his head out easily.
Carrey actively working from the bottom here.
Norey wants to control but Carrey is keeping him busy.
Carrey moves into full guard.
Carrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norey manages to get himself to full guard.
Carrey forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is thwarting Norey's attempts to control the position.
Carrey is trying to work for a kimura but Norey is defending well.
Norey lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Carrey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carrey is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Carrey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carrey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Carrey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I Collapse. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Dickson.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickson as he jumps to the side.
Dickson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins is rocked!
Dickson dances in with a quick combination. Collins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dickson snaps Collins's head back. Collins stumbles backwards against the cage. Dickson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Collins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Collins just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Dickson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasito Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uri Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasito Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Petrenko up against the cage.
Petrenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Uri Petrenko has been cut.
Knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Petrenko shrugs off.
Petrenko tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrenko drops back down to his feet.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrenko which made him look bad.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Petrenko shrugs off.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that stopped Petrenko in his tracks for a moment.
Petrenko is rocked!
Uri Petrenko's cut is getting worse.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Petrenko 's eye.
Oh Petrenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uri Petrenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gonzalez lands a big knee! That's hurt Petrenko! Oh, he's all over the place! Gonzalez lands another knee that sends Petrenko to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasito Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuo Fujikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuo Fujikage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujikage but Fujikage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujikage throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker shoots in but Fujikage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tucker 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.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker stands and throws Fujikage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tucker in side control, throwing shots but Fujikage defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to score with some ground and pound. Fujikage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujikage, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujikage wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Fujikage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tucker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujikage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker is chipping away with strikes.
Fujikage is trying to buck Tucker off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker staying calm.
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker trying to control the position but Fujikage is working away.
Tucker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tucker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujikage, who protects the arm well.
Tucker looks gassed!
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujikage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tucker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fujikage wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tucker wants to control but Fujikage is keeping him busy.
Fujikage is looking for a sweep.
Tucker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tucker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujikage defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker 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.
Fujikage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujikage misses with a straight left.
Fujikage tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsuo Fujikage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujikage manages to avoid it.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Fujikage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Fujikage.
Fujikage throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Tucker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujikage keeps working.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker scores with punches from side control.
Fujikage seems a little lost for a moment, as Tucker dominates the positioning.
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fujikage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to stall here but Fujikage recovers full guard.
Tucker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fujikage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tucker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but Fujikage defending well.
Tucker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujikage kicks Tucker off and gets back to his feet.
Fujikage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujikage looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
Fujikage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujikage shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Fujikage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujikage throws a head kick that Tucker semi-blocks.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Katsuo Fujikage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
Fujikage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujikage swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Fujikage slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujikage gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker is working Fujikage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujikage throws a head kick that Tucker semi-blocks.
Fujikage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujikage keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujikage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujikage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujikage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Tucker lands a couple of digs.
Tucker lands a couple of digs.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujikage is retaining full guard.
Fujikage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Tucker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fujikage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tucker looking to control but Fujikage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tucker with shots to the head and body - Fujikage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tucker unloads with some shots from mount but Fujikage bucks and avoids them well.
Tucker controlling the position easily from mount.
Tucker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fujikage is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujikage is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tucker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fujikage is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Las Vegas Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Where my dogs at. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chiddell!
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, Las Vegas Baby!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chiddell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chiddell tries to advance position but instead Vegas Baby slips a leg back in to half guard.
Vegas Baby tries to get to full guard but Chiddell has control of the leg.
Chiddell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegas Baby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vegas Baby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vegas Baby.
Chiddell tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas Baby is retaining full guard.
Chiddell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vegas Baby to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chiddell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vegas Baby pulls down on the head and he's put Chiddell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Las Vegas Baby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turdang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Not Enough has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Turdang!
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, Not Enough!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turdang tries to clinch but Enough is having none of it.
Turdang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turdang.
Turdang shoots in and drives through. Enough sprawls well.
Enough looks to clinch
so Turdang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enough controlling Turdang's posture.
Enough keeping moving, preventing Turdang from controlling successfully.
Enough controls Turdang momentarily but Turdang frees himself.
Turdang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turdang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Enough wants to stall.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turdang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turdang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turdang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
Enough misses with a knee strike.
Enough is stalling here.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turdang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turdang letting Enough take a breather here.
Turdang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enough uses from the top position.
Enough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enough drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turdang dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turdang is one step ahead there.
Enough looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turdang passes into half guard.
Enough looks gassed!
Enough has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turdang is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turdang not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enough is trying to maintain the position but Turdang is very close to passing his half guard.
Turdang seems to be looking for submissions.
Enough slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Enough had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Turdang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Enough Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Turdang's back instead.
Turdang fending off the submission attempt from Enough.
Enough keeps control of the position as Turdang tries to break free.
Enough is looking for the choke from the back position but Turdang is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Not Enough will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turdang looks for a takedown but Enough sprawls well.
Turdang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enough holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turdang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turdang feints and as Enough raises his hands in defense, Turdang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enough looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turdang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turdang won't allow Enough to sweep him here.
Enough lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turdang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough moves to the back.
Turdang showing good submission defense here.
Enough is trying to control but Turdang is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Enough connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Enough jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turdang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turdang and Enough has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Not Enough has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enough trying to control the position but Turdang is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turdang regains half guard.
Enough looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Enough controlling the action here.
Turdang wants to get back to full guard.
Enough trying to control the action but Turdang is working from the bottom.
Enough content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turdang is in trouble now - Enough has advanced to mount!
Enough controlling from mount.
Enough goes for an armbar but Turdang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turdang.
Enough trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Enough is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enough keeping moving, preventing Turdang from controlling successfully.
Turdang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Enough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turdang manages to get himself to full guard.
Enough drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turdang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turdang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turdang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Not Enough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turdang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enough counters with a left and a right that stings Turdang.
Turdang throws a sloppy head kick and Enough moves out of range easily.
Enough throws a leg kick which misses Turdang's front leg but catches the back leg as Turdang tries to avoid it.
Enough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enough misses with a two punch combination.
Turdang tries to clinch
and Enough counters with an inside leg kick.
Enough tries to clinch there but Turdang circles away.
Turdang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Enough counter with a right hand.
Enough tries to clinch up but Turdang circles away and keeps his distance.
Enough clinches up with Turdang and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
Enough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Enough missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turdang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turdang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enough misses with a knee to the head.
Enough throws an elbow but it misses.
Enough lands an elbow just above Turdang 's eye.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enough throws an elbow that misses.
Enough missing with knees to the body.
Turdang avoiding damage as Enough throws knees to the body.
Turdang jumps guard but Enough stands there with Turdang around his waist. Turdang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enough avoiding damage.
Enough blocks the elbow strike.
Enough stalling against the cage.
Enough using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enough lands a damaging elbow.
Enough manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Enough.
Enough prevents Turdang from breaking the clinch.
Enough lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Enough.
Enough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turdang backwards.
Turdang jumps guard but Enough stands there with Turdang around his waist. Turdang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Enough tries to land a knee to the head but Turdang blocks with his arms.
Enough just leaning against Turdang, taking a breather.
Enough landing knees to the head.
Enough lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Turdang is trying to maintain a safe position but Enough gets an underhook and turns Turdang into the cage.
Turdang wants to break free but Enough has control.
Enough lands a nice elbow.
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Enough.
Turdang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enough just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turdang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enough stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enough continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Turdang blocks an elbow strike from Enough.
Turdang avoiding damage as Enough throws knees to the body.
Turdang tries to land knees in the clinch but Enough avoids the damage to the body.
Turdang wants a takedown.
Enough lands a damaging elbow.
Enough tries to land a knee to the head but Turdang blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Enough throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enough crunches a lovely knee into Turdang's ribcage.
Thomas Turdang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enough lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Not Enough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enough 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Enough!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Steggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Frazier acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Steggman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Frazier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier throws a series of punches but Steggman avoids them all with ease.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier looks to land a combination but Steggman avoids it well.
Steggman shoots for a takedown but Frazier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steggman fails with a takedown attempt.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steggman wants to hold on but Frazier pushes him away.
Steggman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier landing shots from mount.
Steggman is looking to get to half guard.
Steggman is in a horrible position here. Frazier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Steggman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frazier controlling his opponent.
Frazier punishing his opponent with strikes.
Frazier with a couple of short strikes.
Frazier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steggman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frazier lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frazier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Frazier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steggman seems a little lost for a moment, as Frazier dominates the positioning.
Frazier wants to control but Steggman is keeping him busy.
Steggman is looking to reverse the position.
Steggman taking a bit of punishment here - Frazier scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Steggman taking a bit of punishment here - Frazier scoring with strikes.
Steggman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steggman tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Frazier 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.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steggman is looking to improve his position.
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.
Frazier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steggman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steggman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steggman is breathing heavily.
Steggman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steggman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frazier's guard.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steggman stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
Steggman is fighting to break Frazier's control of his arms but Frazier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frazier throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Steggman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steggman 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.
Frazier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frazier, not yet.
Frazier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frazier can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steggman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Steggman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steggman dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Frazier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steggman misses with a takedown
and Steggman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier clinches with his opponent.
Steggman can't get the takedown.
Frazier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Frazier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frazier is looking to advance position but Steggman won't allow it.
Steggman trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier trying to control the action but Steggman is working from the bottom.
Steggman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steggman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steggman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frazier controls the pace.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Steggman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steggman 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.
Steggman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frazier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Steggman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier is pushing down on Steggman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steggman is fighting to maintain full guard but Frazier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steggman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frazier's back!
Frazier turns into Steggman and is now in his guard.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Steggman keeps moving.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steggman trying to keep a closed guard but Frazier is proving a slippery customer.
Jimmy Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steggman lands some strikes from the bottom.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Steggman is keeping the position.
Steggman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steggman is tightening it up a little... Frazier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Frazier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Frazier taps out! nice BJJ there by Steggman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Steggman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baki Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kina Pereueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grappler's entrance music is Let the bodies hit the floor. A fine choice. Pereueta has chosen Samoan Warriors as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kina Pereueta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grappler showed some decent athleticism there.
Grappler controlling the action here.
Grappler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grappler drops an elbow to the side of Pereueta's head.
Pereueta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pereueta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grappler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Pereueta's face as Grappler controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereueta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grappler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grappler is pressing down on Pereueta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereueta is holding on for now.
Grappler controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pereueta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grappler scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grappler trying to control but Pereueta is working from the bottom.
Grappler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grappler stays in close to Pereueta's body and controls the position.
Grappler distracts Pereueta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereueta controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
Grappler is in close to Pereueta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappler drops back looking for a leg! Pereueta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereueta manages to kick Grappler off! Grappler jumps back into Pereueta's guard.
Grappler is in close to Pereueta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Pereueta keeps moving.
Grappler 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.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pereueta can't keep his opponent in guard - Grappler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereueta is looking to improve his position.
Grappler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Grappler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grappler.
Grappler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grappler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grappler scores with punches from side control.
Grappler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grappler just content to control the position.
Pereueta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grappler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control but Pereueta is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Baki Grappler just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grappler shoots in but no luck this time.
Grappler shoots in for a double leg but Pereueta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pereueta scores with a body shot.
Kina Pereueta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Grappler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappler fails with the takedown.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown but Pereueta shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Pereueta.
Grappler avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grappler fails with a takedown attempt.
Grappler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereueta controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Grappler stands and throws Pereueta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working Pereueta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pereueta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pereueta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pereueta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grappler working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grappler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pereueta is squirming around, avoiding Grappler's attempts to control the action.
Grappler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grappler cracks Pereueta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grappler landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereueta is looking to get to half guard.
Grappler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grappler trying to control but Pereueta is having none of it.
Grappler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Grappler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grappler.
Grappler taking a break here but Pereueta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Grappler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grappler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grappler winds up and cracks Pereueta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pereueta tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg.
Grappler lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereueta has hold of Grappler's hands but Grappler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grappler controlling the action here.
Grappler winds up and cracks Pereueta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grappler is keen to just control but Pereueta is a slippery customer.
Grappler works his way into full mount!
Grappler dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler lands a big elbow.
Grappler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grappler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler with a couple of short strikes.
Grappler cracks Pereueta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grappler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grappler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grappler is working for a guillotine from mount but Pereueta frees his head quite easily.
Kina Pereueta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking to finish Pereueta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pereueta!
Grappler content just to control the position here.
Pereueta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grappler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grappler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pereueta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pereueta is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Grappler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grappler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Grappler!
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