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TFC 36 - Creed vs. Kron PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anxiety. Eddie Rodriguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buford Sanford's chin.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
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, Buford Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanford swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Sanford has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford can't break the clinch.
Sanford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanford is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Sanford into the cage.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanford fails to pull guard.
Sanford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Come on Sanford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez closes the distance but Sanford moves to the side
and Sanford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanford looks gassed!
Sanford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Sanford.
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!
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Sanford taking a breather.
Sanford tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Sanford tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eddie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford Sanford.
Sanford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanford breaks the clinch.
Sanford moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Sanford improves his position.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Sanford missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Sanford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanford is trying to break free.
Sanford prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Sanford moves away
and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Sanford wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Sanford breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez clinches but Sanford breaks the clinch
and Sanford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanford.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanford counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez looks to clinch
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Sanford moves away
and Sanford counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanford stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Rodriguez lands a high kick to the side of Sanford's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rodriguez dives into guard, looking to finish.
Sanford 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!
Sanford working a defensive guard but Rodriguez manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford looking for a sweep but Rodriguez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanford can't escape the position.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Eddie Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez keeps control of Sanford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanford can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez prevents Sanford from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford is trying to break free.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Sanford improves position.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Sanford letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanford or not.
Rodriguez looking to stall.
Sanford avoiding damage.
Sanford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanford is trying to stall.
Sanford tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanford's elbow.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Sanford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanford works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Sanford.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
Sanford is trying to stall.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez looks to clinch
and Sanford counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Sanford pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Sanford 's eye.
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Sanford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez has Sanford pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Eddie Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez prevents Sanford from breaking the clinch.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanford counters with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanford is trying to break free.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Sanford is avoiding it.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Sanford circles away.
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford wants to stall.
Sanford keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanford has double underhooks.
Sanford stalling.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Sanford improves his position.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage.
Rodriguez taking a breather.
Sanford wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Sanford pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Rodriguez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Sanford slips to the side
and Sanford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford moves into the clinch.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanford swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Sanford shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Sanford wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanford counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
letting Sanford counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanford lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez darts in trying to clinch
and Sanford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanford.
Sanford wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Sanford blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Sanford sprawls well.
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Sanford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is stalling in the full guard.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Sanford stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Intro - DMX. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as J Breaker enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Newhouse!
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, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newhouse misses with a straight right.
Newhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breaker.
Breaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breaker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Newhouse! He's out on his feet! Breaker rushes in and drops Newhouse with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). J Breaker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryce James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Lorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce James!
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, Fredrik Lorin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James blocks a jab.
Lorin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lorin misses with a head kick.
Lorin tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lorin throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Lorin fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorin misses with a wild body shot.
Lorin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract James.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorin.
Lorin connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Lorin misses.
Lorin slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorin misses with a double jab
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lorin can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is trying for a kimura here. Lorin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! James wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rig Veda. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belgian Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac lands a nice shot that snaps Maniac's head back.
Maniac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maniac backs up against the cage.
Maniac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maniac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mac wants to control but Maniac is having none of it.
Maniac is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Maniac extends the arm and Mac is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Belgian Maniac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Campbell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Click Click, by Mobb Deep. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Ja Rule feat. Fat Joe & Jadakiss - New York. OJ Black 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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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Campbell!
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, OJ Black!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Black preventing the sweep.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Campbell prevents Black from moving into mount.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
Black works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
Black controls the position.
Black working the ground and pound.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black is working Campbell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Campbell dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Campbell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Black connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
Black has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Campbell's face.
Black working Campbell over with strikes here.
Black lands a heavy elbow.
Black looking to control and managing it successfully.
Campbell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Black landing shots from mount.
Campbell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Black. What's that going to do exactly?
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black unloading with bombs!
Black looks gassed!
Campbell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Black cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campbell to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justin Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Black down.
Justin Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campbell lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
It looks like OJ Black has been cut.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a good, hard body kick but Black shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campbell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campbell wants to clinch.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Black lands a jab to the nose.
Campbell wants to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Campbell drops Black with a right and a left! Campbell comes rushing in but Black regains his composure and manages to keep Campbell in guard.
Black is rocked!
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Campbell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
That has opened up OJ Black's cut even more.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Campbell misses with a combination
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black postures up.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black preventing the sweep.
Campbell wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Campbell is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Campbell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on OJ Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black is in close to Campbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell missing with punches from the bottom.
Black prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black slips under a jab.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Campbell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Campbell misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Black with shots to the head and body - Campbell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Campbell looks a forlorn figure.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Campbell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Campbell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
OJ Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black content just to control the position here.
Campbell is trying to escape the mount.
Black has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Campbell's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magus Arbenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Patrick!
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, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patrick takes one on the button.
Arbenson digs a good hook to Patrick's body.
Arbenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patrick.
Patrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Arbenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Patrick. Patrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Arbenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arbenson.
Arbenson throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arbenson misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Arbenson misses.
Magus Arbenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patrick is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Arbenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Arbenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Arbenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patrick shoots for a takedown but Arbenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson throws a head kick that misses.
Patrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arbenson.
Arbenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arbenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patrick checks it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Patrick. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arbenson throws a wild body kick that Patrick sees coming a mile off.
Arbenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patrick is out of range and Arbenson settles back down.
Patrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arbenson throws a solid leg kick but Patrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arbenson.
Arbenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patrick. That did some damage!
Patrick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Patrick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arbenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arbenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arbenson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is staying tight to Patrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Patrick dodges the ground and pound from Arbenson.
Arbenson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arbenson landing strikes.
Patrick is being controlled here.
Patrick throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Patrick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrick is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Arbenson pulls his head out easily.
Arbenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patrick tries to get to full guard but Arbenson has control of the leg.
Patrick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arbenson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arbenson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Patrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arbenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patrick tries for a takedown but Arbenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arbenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Arbenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Patrick gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Arbenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arbenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Arbenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patrick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbenson is pulling down on Patrick's head. It's preventing any offense from Patrick, at least for the moment.
Arbenson controls Patrick momentarily but Patrick frees himself.
Patrick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patrick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arbenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patrick trying to control but Arbenson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patrick wants to pass the guard but Arbenson is keeping the position.
Arbenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Arbenson tries to score with a low kick but Patrick moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Arbenson misses.
No luck for Patrick with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arbenson connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson wants to slow Patrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Arbenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Patrick is just out of range.
Magus Arbenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arbenson counters with an inside leg kick.
Arbenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patrick has his takedown stuffed
and Arbenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Patrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Patrick misses with a takedown
and Arbenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patrick scores a takedown into full mount!
Arbenson blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson regains half guard.
Patrick is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Arbenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arbenson controlling the position for now.
Patrick wants to pass to mount but Arbenson is defending the position.
Patrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arbenson's head.
Patrick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Patrick is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Patrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Patrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to de liver by Arbenson. Beautiful body shot.
Arbenson throws a series of punches but Patrick avoids them all with ease.
Patrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arbenson.
Patrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arbenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patrick moves out of range of the leg kick from Arbenson.
Arbenson cracks the inside of Patrick's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick misses with a wild body shot.
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Arbenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arbenson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arbenson misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Arbenson.
Patrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arbenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arbenson.
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Arbenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick shoots in and drives through. Arbenson sprawls well.
Patrick checks a low kick from Arbenson.
Arbenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Arbenson.
Patrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arbenson, right into the meat.
Arbenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Patrick should have avoided that one.
Arbenson cracks Patrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arbenson, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arbenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arbenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arbenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patrick. That did some damage!
Patrick with a poor takedown
and Arbenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Arbenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Patrick is rocked!
Arbenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arbenson counters with a nice leg kick.
Patrick blocks the body kick.
Arbenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arbenson.
Arbenson throws a good cross that connects.
Arbenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arbenson throws a head kick but Patrick moves out of range.
Arbenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arbenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Patrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arbenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
No luck for Patrick with that takedown attempt.
Arbenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arbenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arbenson throws a sloppy head kick and Patrick moves out of range easily.
Jab by Arbenson.
Sean Patrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magus Arbenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arbenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Jamse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean claude Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamse comes to the cage accompanied by Juice & Bun-B - Cant crush my Cool. Jean claude Sherk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Jamse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean claude Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamse has his takedown stuffed
and Sherk counters with a shoot takedown. Jamse fights it but they end up in guard.
Jamse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherk passes into half guard.
Jamse tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
Jamse is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamse avoid being mounted?
Jamse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sherk advances to half guard.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk wants to work for an arm triangle but Jamse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamse tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk wants to take a breather but Jamse is having none of it.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Jamse defending well.
Sherk is looking to stall here but Jamse recovers full guard.
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Jamse.
Jamse is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jamse with a poor takedown
and Sherk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jamse's guard.
Jamse is breathing heavily.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamse keeps working.
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sherk off and has taken his back!
Jamse is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Sherk with him. Sherk is trying to defend but Jamse has an arm under the chin now! Sherk grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sid Jamse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung throws the left hand but Headden avoids the punch easily.
Tsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Headden.
Tsung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Headden!
Headden gets back to half guard.
Headden gets full guard.
Headden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Headden looking for a guillotine here but Tsung defends easily.
Headden working for submissions but it's allowed Tsung to get to half guard.
Tsung prevents Headden from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung stalling.
Headden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Headden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Headden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tsung pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Headden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Headden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Headden is working hard here to advance position.
Tsung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Headden has his foot on Tsung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsung works his way back into a safe position though.
Headden is breathing heavily.
Headden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tsung has picked Headden up and slammed him! Headden can't keep hold of the triangle and Tsung manages to pass to side control!
Headden is looking for a sweep.
Tsung wants to control but Headden is keeping him busy.
Tsung controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung trying to control the action but Headden is working from the bottom.
Headden tries to bench press Tsung off him but Tsung keeps the position.
Tsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Headden keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Headden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Headden goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tsung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Headden but great work by Tsung.
Headden looks to move to half guard but instead Tsung has passed into mount! Damn!
Tsung lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tsung with shots to the head and body - Headden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tsung looking to control but Headden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Headden is trying to escape the mount.
Headden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Headden drops back looking for a leg! Tsung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsung manages to kick Headden off! Headden jumps back into Tsung's guard.
Headden postures up.
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 Steve Headden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Headden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - Headden circles away.
Headden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Headden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shang Tsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - Headden circles away.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve Headden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Headden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Headden.
Headden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Headden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsung moves away from the strike by Headden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsung moves in looking to clinch but Headden pushes him off.
Headden throws the left hand but Tsung avoids the punch easily.
Headden tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tsung there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsung.
Tsung misses with a head kick.
Tsung throws a low kick, looking for Headden's leg but Headden calmly moves out of range.
Tsung slips a jab from Headden.
Headden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
A punch combination from Headden misses.
Tsung lands the left hand.
Headden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Headden's waist but Headden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsung off to one side.
Steve Headden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang Tsung.
Tsung moves in looking to clinch but Headden pushes him off.
Headden throws a nice looking combination but Tsung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsung loads up on a big right hand but Headden slips the punch.
Headden blocks a jab.
Tsung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Headden circles away.
Tsung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Headden moves away.
Headden keeps the fight on the outside.
Headden waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tsung.
Headden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Headden gets caught flat footed, as Tsung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tsung is breathing heavily.
Headden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headden looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tsung is defending well. Headden quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tsung has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Headden celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Headden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Starnovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Starnovick has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Drako Starnovick will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
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, Drako Starnovick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starnovick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Starnovick is keeping the position.
Simpson advances to half guard.
Starnovick is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Starnovick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starnovick tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Starnovick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Starnovick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starnovick gets full guard.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starnovick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starnovick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starnovick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starnovick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Starnovick is retaining full guard.
Starnovick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simpson uses it to pass to side control.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starnovick keeps working.
Simpson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Starnovick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simpson controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries for a kimura but Starnovick is defending well.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Starnovick defending against the ground and pound.
Simpson advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Starnovick looks gassed!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starnovick is trying desperately to improve position.
Simpson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Starnovick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Starnovick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starnovick tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simpson trying to control the action but Starnovick is working from the bottom.
Simpson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Starnovick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack. Gracie has chosen The Bravery - time won't let me go as his entrance music. Apollo Creed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Creed.
Creed's corner calls for a 1-2. Creed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Creed lands with a cross.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Creed.
Creed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Creed looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie is rocked!
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Creed scores with a hook.
Creed lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie looks gassed!
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed lands a left and a right that sends Gracie crashing to the canvas! Creed dives into mount looking to finish!
Creed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Creed controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Creed controlling his opponent.
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.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Creed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Creed slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but Creed is blocking nicely.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Creed won't allow it.
Creed is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creed avoid being mounted?
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Creed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Creed is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed misses with a double jab.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Creed preventing the sweep.
Gracie working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Creed passes into side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie shoots and misses
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creed misses with a looping right.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Creed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Creed lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Creed misses with the combination.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Creed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Creed is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Creed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
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