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AMMA Beatdown 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Praharnpap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Praharnpap!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Praharnpap shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chin is trying desperately to improve position.
Praharnpap scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chin can't escape the position.
Chin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chin wants to get back to his feet.
Chin tries to roll over but Praharnpap keeps him under control.
Chin is working hard here to advance position.
Chin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chin wants to stand and escape but Praharnpap is having none of it.
Praharnpap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Praharnpap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Praharnpap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praharnpap tries to free his leg and advance position but Chin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praharnpap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Praharnpap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Praharnpap tries to free his leg and advance position but Chin is retaining full guard.
Chin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Praharnpap is sitting in close to Chin's body. Chin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Praharnpap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Praharnpap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Chin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarius Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by The A-Team Theme. Branch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beat It. Jarius Michaels has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarius Michaels!
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, Andre Branch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branch as he jumps to the side.
Branch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch slips under a jab from Michaels.
Branch lands a with a good body shot.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Branch sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarius Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Branch catches Michaels napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Michaels to the canvas!
Michaels is rocked!
It looks like Jarius Michaels has been cut.
Branch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels leaves his chin hanging out and Branch seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Michaels crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Branch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Vilas Novas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gustavo Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Vilas Novas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilas Novas circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilas Novas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Vilas Novas circles away.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilas Novas counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilas Novas moves into the clinch.
Vilas Novas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
Come on Vilas Novas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Vilas Novas breaks from the clinch.
Vilas Novas has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Vilas Novas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilas Novas is stalling here.
Vilas Novas has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Vilas Novas trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Novas is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vilas Novas has his back to the cage.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Vilas Novas's head.
Vilas Novas looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Vilas Novas jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Vilas Novas had control of the position.
Vilas Novas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vilas Novas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie wants to stand but Vilas Novas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vilas Novas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vilas Novas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vilas Novas moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vilas Novas takes a shot to the head.
Vilas Novas is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Vilas Novas into the cage.
Vilas Novas stalling in the clinch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vilas Novas looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Vilas Novas pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie closes the distance but Vilas Novas moves to the side
and Vilas Novas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vilas Novas.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilas Novas controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Novas passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vilas Novas in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie tries to kick Vilas Novas off but Vilas Novas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vilas Novas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vilas Novas prevents Gracie from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vilas Novas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Vilas Novas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch up.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vilas Novas counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilas Novas is trying to stall.
Vilas Novas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilas Novas throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilas Novas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vilas Novas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vilas Novas controls the position from side control.
Vilas Novas decides to stand back up. Vilas Novas steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vilas Novas moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Vilas Novas looking to stall.
Vilas Novas tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
A short left from Gracie.
Vilas Novas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustavo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Vilas Novas.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Vilas Novas stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vilas Novas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Vilas Novas counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Vilas Novas blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilas Novas backwards.
Vilas Novas takes a shot to the head.
Vilas Novas looking to slow down the pace here.
Vilas Novas takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vilas Novas stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilas Novass head.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilas Novas breaks from the clinch.
Gustavo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Vilas Novas is avoiding it.
Vilas Novas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Vilas Novas counters with a two punch combo.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Novas moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie clinches but Vilas Novas breaks the clinch
and Vilas Novas moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilas Novas trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Vilas Novas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vilas Novas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilas Novas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vilas Novas throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie clinches but Vilas Novas breaks the clinch
and Vilas Novas counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vilas Novas is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Vilas Novas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch up.
Vilas Novas has managed to clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Novas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustavo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Vilas Novas.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A short right from Gracie.
Vilas Novas looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vilas Novas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilas Novas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilas Novas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Vilas Novas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Gracie.
Vilas Novas is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vilas Novas has his back to the cage.
Vilas Novas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Vilas Novas tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilas Novas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Novas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Vilas Novas wants to clinch.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Vilas Novas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vilas Novas.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Vilas Novas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vilas Novas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Vilas Novas is having none of it.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Novas gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vilas Novas wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Vilas Novas moves away
and Vilas Novas counters by clinching up.
Vilas Novas wants to stall.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Vilas Novas tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilas Novas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Vilas Novas tries to clinch up.
Gracie closes the distance but Vilas Novas moves to the side
and Vilas Novas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilas Novas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vilas Novas blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Vilas Novas tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Vilas Novas slows down the pace here.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vilas Novas 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Vilas Novas in a clinch.
Vilas Novas is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vilas Novas has his back to the cage.
Vilas Novas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilas Novas backwards.
Vilas Novas tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilas Novas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Vilas Novas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilas Novas has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilas Novas backwards.
Vilas Novas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vilas Novas wants to stall.
Vilas Novas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilas Novas looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilas Novas tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilas Novas backwards.
Vilas Novas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilas Novas manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Vilas Novas moves into the clinch.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilas Novas.
Vilas Novas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vilas Novas wants to stall.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilas Novas jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilas Novas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie 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.
Vilas Novas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Vilas Novas had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vilas Novas is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Vilas Novas won't let him.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Vilas Novas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vilas Novas's guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilas Novas pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to stand but Vilas Novas is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilas Novas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilas Novas backwards.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilas Novas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilas Novas wants a takedown.
Gustavo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Vilas Novas.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilas Novas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilas Novas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilas Novas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie closes the distance but Vilas Novas moves to the side
and Vilas Novas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vilas Novas is trying to stall.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vilas Novas looking to stall.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilas Novas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vilas Novas is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vilas Novas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilas Novas.
Gustavo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilas Novas.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitor Vilas Novas.
Well Vilas Novas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Vilas Novas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocha's entrance music is BRING ME THE DAWN. A fine choice. Proudstar has chosen "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Juliano Rocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proudstar is looking to clinch.
Proudstar tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudstar takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Proudstar holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocha drops back down to his feet.
Proudstar is pressed up against the cage. Rocha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Proudstar down to the mat. Proudstar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Proudstar moves in looking to clinch but Rocha pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Proudstar as Rocha shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha rushes Proudstar and presses him up against the cage.
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Rocha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proudstar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha's guard.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Proudstar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocha trying to hold on to Proudstar's head to control him but Proudstar postures up.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Proudstar is controlling well.
Proudstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Proudstar tries to clinch there but Rocha circles away.
Proudstar is looking to clinch.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudstar.
Proudstar clinches but Rocha breaks the clinch
and Rocha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Proudstar's guard now.
Rocha passes into half guard.
Proudstar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Proudstar's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Proudstar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Proudstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Proudstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Proudstar's guard.
Rocha prevents Proudstar from improving his position.
Proudstar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily.
Rocha trying to mount his opponent but Proudstar defends it.
Proudstar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Proudstar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha pushes down on Proudstar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Proudstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocha is looking for a kimura here.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Rocha is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Proudstar controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Proudstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Proudstar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Proudstar has escaped and now he's on top!
Proudstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Rocha is looking for a triangle here but Proudstar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rocha tries to bench press Proudstar off him but Proudstar keeps the position.
Proudstar tries to move to mount but Rocha blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Proudstar wants to clinch up but Rocha keeps it at a distance.
Proudstar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Proudstar tries to clinch there but Rocha circles away.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Proudstar but Proudstar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Proudstar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Proudstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proudstar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Proudstar working a defensive guard here.
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Proudstar is keeping the position.
Rocha is pushing down on Proudstar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Proudstar is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Proudstar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Proudstar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha landing strikes from the mount.
Proudstar takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rocha's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juliano Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everth Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Cortes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everth Gonzalez!
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, Bob Cortes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Gonzalez.
Cortes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cortes wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cortes has his back to the cage.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Cortes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes wants a takedown.
Everth Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Cortes.
Cortes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Cortes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes throws an elbow but it misses.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cortes trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
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.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortes or not.
Gonzalez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cortes tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzalez is leaning against Cortes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cortes looks gassed!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cortes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Cortes looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Everth Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Cortes tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortes.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Cortes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Cortes tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortes fails to pull guard.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but Cortes blocks with his arms.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everth Gonzalez dominated that 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Cortes is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Cortes stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez taking a breather.
Cortes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cortes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortes is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez has Cortes up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortes blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez forces Cortes back against the cage and clinches.
Cortes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortes, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cortes.
Gonzalez leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Everth Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Cortes.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortes blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortes blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez gets through Cortes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Cortes seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
Cortes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez taking a breather.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cortes.
Cortes stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cortes is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gonzalez has denied him.
Cortes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzalez works on Cortes's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Cortes tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortes drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everth Gonzalez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Cortes against the cage.
Gonzalez is leaning against Cortes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Everth Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortes tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
Cortes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Cortes trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Cortes tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
Cortes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Everth Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everth Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Cortes.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortes letting Gonzalez take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortes, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez forces Cortes back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Gonzalez pushes off an throws an elbow but Cortes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez just leaning against Cortes, taking a breather.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Bob Cortes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everth Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everth Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keizou Ishizaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishizaki's entrance music is Japanese Rap. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keizou Ishizaki!
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, Jack Maverick!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishizaki misses with a head kick.
Ishizaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Ishizaki throws a wild body kick that Maverick sees coming a mile off.
Maverick moves out of range as Ishizaki strikes.
Ishizaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishizaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishizaki throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Maverick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ishizaki's guard.
Maverick landing with the ground and pound.
Ishizaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishizaki is striking off his back. Maverick thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ishizaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ishizaki 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.
Ishizaki 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 one minute gone in the round.
Ishizaki kicks Maverick off and gets to his feet.
Ishizaki misses with a double jab.
Ishizaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Ishizaki.
Ishizaki throws a head kick but Maverick moves out of range.
Ishizaki throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishizaki is breathing heavily.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ishizaki swinging wilding here.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ishizaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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.
Ishizaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maverick.
Maverick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maverick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maverick has momentary wrist control but Ishizaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ishizaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ishizaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishizaki passes into half guard.
Ishizaki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ishizaki throws a series of punches but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick throws a right and a left that Ishizaki avoids nicely.
Maverick lands with a kick to the temple. Ishizaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maverick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ishizaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishizaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ishizaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maverick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishizaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick prevents Ishizaki from getting back to his feet.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishizaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishizaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maverick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maverick.
Ishizaki connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Maverick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ishizaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Maverick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ishizaki wants to stand but Maverick is controlling the position.
Ishizaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishizaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maverick!
Ishizaki throwing strikes but Maverick uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maverick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ishizaki working Maverick over with strikes.
Jack Maverick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maverick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ishizaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishizaki wants to advance to full mount but Maverick doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ishizaki wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishizaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Ishizaki stands up over Maverick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishizaki thows a big elbow that misses.
Ishizaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maverick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ishizaki winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ishizaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ishizaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maverick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishizaki.
Ishizaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maverick's head.
Maverick manages to get to full guard.
Maverick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ishizaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ishizaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishizaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Ishizaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ishizaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishizaki.
Ishizaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maverick 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 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.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishizaki.
Ishizaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ishizaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Maverick slips a straight right by Ishizaki.
Ishizaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maverick counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick by Ishizaki misses
and Maverick counters with a two punch combo.
Ishizaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ishizaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard.
Maverick can't keep his opponent in guard - Ishizaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Maverick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishizaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Maverick counters with a head kick.
Ishizaki throws a lazy head kick
and Maverick counters with an outside leg kick.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Ishizaki misses with a hook.
Ishizaki throws a lazy head kick
and Maverick counters with a takedown into side control.
Ishizaki tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ishizaki is looking to regain half guard here but Maverick keeps moving and retains side control.
Ishizaki is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishizaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ishizaki wants to get back to full guard but Maverick has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick working Ishizaki over with strikes here.
Ishizaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maverick with good strikes from the mount here!
Ishizaki is looking to improve his position but Maverick isn't that keen on the idea.
Ishizaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ishizaki gets back to half guard.
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.
Maverick stops Ishizaki from getting back to his feet.
Ishizaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ishizaki kicks off Maverick and gets to his feet.
Ishizaki throws a lazy head kick
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maverick gets to his feet. Ishizaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ishizaki misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Ishizaki misses with a double jab
and Maverick counters with a head kick. That will keep Ishizaki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick gets the takedown into side control.
Maverick gets to mount! Ishizaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ishizaki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Maverick. What's that going to do exactly?
Ishizaki is working to get back to half guard.
Maverick working Ishizaki over with strikes here.
Ishizaki can't escape the position.
Ishizaki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ishizaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keizou Ishizaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands with some strikes.
Ishizaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Ishizaki throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Maverick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maverick 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Maverick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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, CoCo Ware!
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, Peter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ware swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
CoCo Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease.
Ware throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones ducks straight into an uppercut from Ware and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jones maanges to regain guard straight away.
Jones is rocked!
Jones looks gassed!
Ware decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Ware finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jones crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CoCo Ware!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Kiss - God of Thunder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Drake!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Stroker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Stroker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stroker lands a slapping body shot.
Stroker scores with a nice body kick.
Stroker lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stroker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stroker closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker stalling in the clinch.
Drake tries for a takedown but Stroker manages to get underhooks.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stroker tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Stroker lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Stroker moves into range and clinches up with Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Stroker.
Drake stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Stroker.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stroker has him pressed against the cage.
Stroker is stalling here.
Stroker stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
Bob Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Drake.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Drake scores with a takedown into Stroker's guard.
Drake throws a strike but Stroker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake looks gassed!
Stroker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Drake looks for a takedown but Stroker sprawls well.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Stroker coming out on top.
Drake misses with a leg kick
and Stroker counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Stroker does it's job there.
Stroker scores with a body shot.
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stroker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stroker has escaped and now he's on top!
Drake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stroker!
Stroker is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stroker turns into him and now he's in Drake's guard.
Stroker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drake is proving hard to escape from.
Stroker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Stroker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that round.
That's time! Stroker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
Stroker is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroker's waist but Stroker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stroker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stroker.
Stroker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stroker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drake is rocked!
Drake misses with a double jab
and Stroker counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee.
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!
Drake darts in trying to clinch
and Stroker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a two punch combination.
Stroker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chad Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with a leg kick
and Stroker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Drake thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Stroker tries to lock up and control but Drake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drake lands a heavy elbow.
Stroker is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stroker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake avoids the attempt from Stroker to control.
Drake throwing strikes but Stroker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stroker wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stroker defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stroker tries to clinch up
and Stroker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stroker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Stroker both land. Nice combination.
Stroker closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Drake.
Stroker crunches a lovely knee into Drake's ribcage.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stroker.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stroker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake misses with a takedown
and Stroker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drake wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroker kicks Drake off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drake shoots and misses
and Stroker counters with a big head kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Drake throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
Stroker is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Stroker sprawls well.
Stroker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head.
Stroker rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker landing knees to the head.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Bob Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Drake.
Stroker tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stroker!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake wants to control the pace but Stroker is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking to finish with strikes here!
Drake throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stroker because Drake loaded up on that one.
Stroker holds of for dear life.
Stroker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stroker passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Drake missing with punches from the bottom.
Drake wants to sweep but Stroker has passed to side control!
Drake looking for a sweep but Stroker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake wants to control but Stroker is having none of it.
Drake swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stroker controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bob Stroker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Stroker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stroker can pounce on him.
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.
Drake works over Stroker's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Stroker lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroker's waist but Stroker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stroker - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stroker. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stroker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroker lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee.
Stroker lands with a nice body punch.
Drake misses with a combination
and Stroker moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake can't get the takedown.
Bob Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Drake.
Drake has Stroker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stroker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stroker prevents the takedown attempt.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Drake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stroker.
Stroker throws a nice head kick!
Stroker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Stroker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stroker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drake works over Stroker's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Stroker counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Stroker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stroker counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake shoots in and bounces Stroker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Drake wants to pass the guard but Stroker is keeping the position.
Stroker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker has his feet on Drake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stroker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake looks to land a combination but Stroker avoids it well.
Stroker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroker thows a body kick. Drake tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stroker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stroker lands with a nice body kick.
Stroker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drake takes a step back to recover.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroker but Stroker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stroker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stroker doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Stroker moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Stroker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stroker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stroker stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Drake.
Drake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stroker to the mat! Stroker manages to get full guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Stroker is keeping the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is looking to advance position but Stroker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroker controlling from the full mount.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Drake tries to hold on but Stroker pushes him away.
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stroker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stroker content just to control the position here.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stroker controlling from mount.
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.
Chad Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Stroker has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Stroker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stroker, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker retains his light heavyweight title!
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