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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drunken Skunk's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Skunk! 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, Charles Martin! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martin moves out of range of the strikes. Skunk feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Skunk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Martin trying to strike off his back.
Skunk wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position. Skunk stands and steps away. Martin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Skunk regains half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skunk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Skunk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though. Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skunk is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Skunk trying to control from the bottom.
Skunk wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Skunk is working hard here to advance position. Skunk is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Skunk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Skunk is breathing heavily. Martin tries to roll over but Skunk keeps him under control. Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Martin is looking for a sweep. Skunk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Skunk is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skunk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Skunk is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Skunk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well. Martin is pressing down on Skunk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Skunk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skunk decides to pull guard. Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skunk is keeping the position for now. Skunk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Martin postures up in Skunk's guard and throws a big left but Skunk blocks it. Skunk managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skunk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin throwing strikes but missing. Skunk controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Martin throws a right and a left that Skunk avoids nicely. Martin misses with a takedown attempt and Skunk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that. Skunk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skunk's best efforts. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Skunk decides to stand and escape the position. Skunk scores with a takedown into Martin's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skunk is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skunk's guard. Skunk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Skunk trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skunk is trying to control the position but Martin postures up. Martin looking to pass the guard. Skunk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Martin throws a series of punches but Skunk avoids them all with ease. Nice sprawl there from Martin as Skunk shoots in. A right-left combo lands from Martin. Skunk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Martin wants to clinch but Skunk slips to the side so Skunk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Martin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Skunk dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Skunk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Skunk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Martin works his way to full guard. Good work. Skunk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skunk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Skunk wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. Skunk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Martin has his feet on Skunk's thighs here. He's pushed Skunk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skunk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Martin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alucard Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes into the arena with DMX - Its dark and hell is hot blaring out of the sound system. Quinton Liddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alucard Reyes's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Liddell! 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, Alucard Reyes! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liddell clinches up against the cage. Reyes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Reyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Liddell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Liddell is working Reyes over against the cage. Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut. Liddell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Liddell is trying to break free. Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Liddell thuds a left hand into Reyes's body. Liddell lands with a big right hook that stumbles Reyes - he's out on his feet here! Liddell follows up with another monster hook that separates Reyes from consciousness! Reyes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Liddell stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinton Liddell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between To Na Area (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tim's choice of entrance music: Sexy bitch. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, To Na Area! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tim! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Decent striking displayed by Na Area there.
It looks like Tim Tim has been cut. Na Area misses with a few strikes there.
To Na Area seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Na Area avoids a punch combination nicely.
Na Area throws a combination that misses and Tim counters by clinching up. Na Area breaks the clinch.
Na Area throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tim misses with a combination
and Na Area connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim is rocked! Na Area throws a right and a left that both miss. Na Area misses with a jab, cross combination.
Na Area throws a right hand that Tim ducks under and follows up with a left that Tim also avoids with ease. Na Area misses with the combination.
Tim throws a combination that misses and Na Area counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tim is still on wobbly legs! Can Na Area finish him? Tim moves into the clinch successfully.
Tim seems to have recovered his senses. Na Area doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tim breaks from the clinch.
Tim looks gassed! Na Area throws a combination that misses and Tim counters with a shoot takedown. Na Area fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Na Area manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Na Area throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tim counters with a shoot takedown. Na Area fights it but they end up in guard. Tim stopping the sweep attempt from Na Area.
That's one minute gone in the round. Na Area is working hard here to advance position. Na Area lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tim! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Na Area pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Tim throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Na Area landing punches. Na Area cracks Tim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tim is working to get back to half guard.
Na Area landing shots from mount. Na Area punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Na Area scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tim is looking to get to half guard. Tim regains half guard. Tim trying to hold on to Na Area's head to control him but Na Area postures up.
Na Area thows a huge punch but Tim dodges it nicely.
Tim gets back to full guard.
Tim is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Tim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Na Area breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tim has Na Area up against the cage in a clinch.
Na Area is looking to break free of the clinch but Tim has double underhooks. Na Area doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Na Area wants to break free but Tim has control.
Na Area wants to break free but Tim has control.
Tim breaks the clinch.
Na Area throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tim counter with a right hand. Tim tries to clinch there but Na Area circles away.
Na Area misses with a double jab
and Tim counters with a two punch combo. Tim takes the fight into the clinch. Tim tries to work over Na Area's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Na Area. Tim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Na Area has him pressed against the cage. Na Area is trying to break the clinch but Tim has him pressed against the cage. Na Area lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tim. Na Area breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Na Area misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Na Area misses. Tim misses the body punch and Tim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Na Area throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tim counters with a shoot takedown. Na Area fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Na Area is looking to stand up but Tim isn't so interested in that idea. Tim preventing the sweep. Na Area wants to stand but Tim is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Na Area works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Na Area wants to stand but Tim is controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tim landing some decent shots from guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A big right from Na Area misses. Na Area swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Tim will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tim Tim's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tim looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Na Area wants to stand up but Tim is controlling him. Na Area avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tim cracks Na Area with a solid left hand. Tim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Na Area swivels though and keeps the full guard. Na Area trying to strike off his back.
Tim preventing the sweep. Tim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Na Area pushes Tim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tim stuffs the takedown. Tim scores with a takedown into Na Area's guard. Na Area doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Tim lands an elbow. Na Area is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tim decides to stand back up. Tim steps back and let's Na Area get back to his feet. Tim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Tim prevents Na Area from escaping the position. Tim landing strikes. Tim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Tim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Na Area tries to buck Tim off but Tim is having none of it. Na Area wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Na Area manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Na Area is nestled in close to Tim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Na Area is nestled in close to Tim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Na Area working the head and body with strikes. Na Area wants to get back to his feet.
Tim Tim has got the better of the ground game so far. Na Area is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Na Area lands with a punch from half guard. Tim has hold of Na Area's hands but Na Area slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tim is trying to stand.
Na Area working the head and body with strikes. Tim taking some punishment here, with Na Area in his half guard. Na Area is nestled in close to Tim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Na Area stands up out of the half guard. Tim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Na Area to the mat! Na Area manages to get full guard. Na Area tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tim lands a couple of digs. Tim works over Na Area with some ground and pound from guard. Na Area looking for a sweep. Not yet Na Area, not yet. Tim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Oooh a lovely combination from Na Area sends Tim down but not out. Na Area dives into side control looking to finish. Na Area working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Tim Tim's cut even more. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Na Area stands up and we're back to a striking position. Na Area throws a wild combination but nothing lands. To Na Area is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Na Area fails to land with a series of punches.
Tim shoots in for a double leg but Na Area sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Na Area sizes up Tim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Na Area misses with a double jab.
Na Area lands a nice shot that snaps Tim's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Na Area lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tim can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Na Area and Tim drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Na Area.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). To Na Area!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Queensryche - Jet City Woman as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Pulver! 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, Felix Anderson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jens Pulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson scores a takedown into full mount! Anderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Pulver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson. Pulver is looking to clinch. Pulver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Anderson tries for a takedown but Pulver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Anderson is looking to clinch but Pulver is avoiding it.
Pulver tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Pulver is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pulver clinches up against the cage. Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulver. Pulver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Pulver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson. Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pulver tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance. Anderson cracks Pulver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Pulver counters with a leg kick. Pulver wants to clinch. Jens Pulver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pulver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulver is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
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. Pulver moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off. Pulver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pulver wants to clinch. Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pulver drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Pulver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pulver tries to clinch up. Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulver tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Pulver connects with a solid leg kick. Anderson keeps the fight on the outside. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulver. Pulver wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulver moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off. Pulver is looking to score with low kicks. Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulver closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body. Pulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pulver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson tries to clinch but Pulver moves out of range. Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulver. Pulver fails in his attempt to clinch. Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt and Pulver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulver swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. Pulver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Pulver has him pressed against the cage. Pulver connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson wants to break free but Pulver has control.
Pulver cracks Anderson with a nice body shot. Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage. Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pulver just stands there and leans against the cage. Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pulver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Pulver.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling the position. Pulver leaning his opponent against the cage. Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks. Pulver keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pulver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jens Pulver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Anderson. Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Anderson 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.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulver darts in trying to clinch and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. Anderson throws a series of punches but Pulver moves out of range. Pulver keeps the fight on the outside. Pulver wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance. Jens Pulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A swing and a miss from Anderson. Anderson is looking to clinch but Pulver is avoiding it.
Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pulver wants to clinch. Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulver. Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulver tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Pulver wants to clinch. A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick. Pulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulver tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance. Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulver. The fight stays on the outside here - Pulver looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulver circles away.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pulver breaks from the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Pulver is out of range. Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pulver gets a clinch. Pulver breaks the clinch.
Pulver tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Pulver clinches with his opponent.
Pulver misses with a knee to the head. Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage. Pulver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pulver shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Pulver missing with knees to the body.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
Pulver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. Pulver wants to stall.
Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson is trying to break free. Pulver keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pulver looking to slow down the pace here. Pulver working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pulver keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pulver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulver won't allow it.
Pulver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks. Pulver tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Pulver keeps him there for the moment. Pulver has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment. Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks. Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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. Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage. Pulver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pulver. Pulver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Jens Pulver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Anderson. Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pulver lands a nice elbow. Stalling in the clinch from Pulver.
Pulver misses with a knee to the head. Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks. Pulver keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pulver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms. Pulver keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pulver working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pulver tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pulver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms. Anderson is trying to break free. Pulver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulver darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage. Pulver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Pulver lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulver is just out of range. Pulver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body. Pulver closes the distance and clinches. Pulver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulver lands with a left to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Pulver.
Pulver stalling against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pulver lands a damaging elbow. Pulver landing knees to the body.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pulver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson takes an elbow to the temple. Pulver scores with a knee to the head.
Pulver looking to slow down the pace here. Anderson can't break the clinch.
Pulver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Anderson tries to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling the position. Anderson is trying to break free. Anderson takes an elbow to the temple. Pulver lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment. Pulver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms. Pulver tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks. Pulver looking to stall.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Pulver breaks the clinch.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulver momentarily.
Pulver tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Pulver fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulver is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pulver's guard. Pulver pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pulver is looking to clinch. Anderson swinging wilding here.
A lazy left from Pulver finds it's target. Pulver wants to clinch and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulver thinking. Anderson swinging wilding here.
Pulver pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Pulver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Pulver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulver stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position. Anderson jumps guard but Pulver stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pulver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Pulver breaks the clinch.
Pulver rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Anderson wants to break free but Pulver has control.
Pulver controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver breaks the clinch.
Pulver moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off. Anderson looks to land a left hand but Pulver moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pulver is looking to clinch. Pulver is looking to clinch. Anderson shoots in and drives through. Pulver sprawls well. Jens Pulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jens Pulver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Anderson. Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Pulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Anderson stands up out of the half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulver tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. Pulver doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Pulver misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Anderson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hechtor Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vote With a Bullet by Corrosion of Conformity. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Savage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hechtor Belkofer! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belkofer tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Savage shoots in but no luck this time. Savage fails with the takedown. Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick. Savage has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Savage shoots in for a double leg but Belkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Belkofer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage checks a low kick from Belkofer. A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick. No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt. Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage. Savage is breathing heavily. Belkofer throws out a leg kick but Savage moves out of range and Belkofer only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belkofer throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belkofer. Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Savage moves out of range of the body kick. Hechtor Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick and Savage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belkofer won't be happy with that. Belkofer is trying to buck Savage off. Belkofer throws Savage to one side and escapes! Belkofer scores with a spinning back kick! Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick. Hechtor Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Belkofer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Savage wants to clinch. Savage is looking to clinch but Belkofer is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Savage fails with the takedown. Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savage will feel that in the morning. 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! Belkofer throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range. Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer keeps the fight on the outside. Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belkofer swivels and escapes. An inside leg kick from Belkofer misses. Savage moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Belkofer tries a low kick but Savage avoids it. Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Belkofer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savage laying and praying for a moment but Belkofer takes advantage and regains half guard. Savage trying to mount his opponent but Belkofer defends it. Belkofer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savage works his way into full mount! Savage won't let Belkofer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Savage working for a guillotine from mount but Belkofer is in no mood to give up.
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. Belkofer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Savage wants to take Belkofer's back here but Belkofer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Belkofer is trying to stand up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Belkofer frees his head quite easily.
Savage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Belkofer turns into him and now he's in Savage's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Belkofer preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hechtor Belkofer dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belkofer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belkofer as he jumps to the side. Savage fails in his attempt to clinch. Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belkofer to the mat! Belkofer manages to get full guard. Savage forces his way into half guard. Belkofer wants to get back to his feet. Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage stops Belkofer from getting back to his feet.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Belkofer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savage in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Belkofer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Savage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holla if ya hear me . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Campbell! 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, Smash Hammer! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell. Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there. Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Hammer looks gassed! Hammer gets full guard. Campbell slips nicely into half guard. Campbell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Campbell trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom. Campbell wants to free his trapped foot but Hammer is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hammer tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Campbell trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Campbell slows the pace down. Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Campbell's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Campbell! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hammer has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doug Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chace Capps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capps has chosen Diamond is Forever 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 welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chace Capps! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! glozman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. glozman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Capps is rocked!
It looks like Chace Capps has been cut. glozman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Capps. Capps is still on wobbly legs! Can glozman finish him? glozman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Capps's calf. Capps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A chopping leg kick lands by glozman. Capps looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! glozman is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Capps hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). igor glozman! igor glozman is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maguila Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Silva Jr has chosen Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, PJ Benn! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maguila Silva Jr! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva Jr pinned against the cage. Silva Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Benn shoots in but no luck this time. No joy there for Silva Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benn fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva Jr tries to clinch up but Benn circles away and keeps his distance. Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva Jr is looking to chop away at Benn's legs. Benn keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva Jr tries to clinch up but Benn circles away and keeps his distance. Benn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Silva Jr tries to clinch there but Benn circles away.
A punch combination from Silva Jr misses. A punch combination from Silva Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice takedown defense from Silva Jr. No joy for Benn on that attempt. Benn keeps the fight on the outside. Benn lands with a nice body punch. Benn shoots for a takedown but Silva Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A head kick misses from Silva Jr. Silva Jr darts in and clinches Benn up against the cage. Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva Jr smiles and moves away.
Silva Jr is looking to clinch but Benn is avoiding it.
Silva Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Benn closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Benn pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva Jr. Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Benn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva Jr circles away. Silva Jr wants to clinch. Silva Jr rushes Benn and presses him up against the cage. Benn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Benn wants a takedown.
Benn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benn tries to break the clinch but Silva Jr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn jumps guard but Silva Jr stands there with Benn around his waist. Benn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva Jr scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like PJ Benn has been cut. Benn wants a takedown.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Benn's takedown attempt.
Benn is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva Jr has double underhooks. Silva Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benn's face.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva Jr smiles and moves away.
Benn throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Benn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva Jr is fending him off so far but Benn persists. Nope, Silva Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Benn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva Jr is fending him off so far but Benn persists. Nope, Silva Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Benn is breathing heavily. Silva Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Benn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva Jr.
A jab from Benn misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva Jr has managed to clinch.
Benn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Silva Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maguila Silva Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on PJ Benn's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Silva Jr is looking to clinch but Benn is avoiding it.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva Jr is looking to clinch but Benn is avoiding it.
Silva Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva Jr is fending him off so far but Benn persists. Nope, Silva Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Silva Jr throws a head kick that misses. Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva Jr is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva Jr darts in and clinches Benn up against the cage. Silva Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benn goes for a takedown attempt but Silva Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva Jr misses with a head kick.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva Jr. No joy for Benn on that attempt. Silva Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Silva Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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. Benn shoots in and drives through. Silva Jr sprawls well. Benn shoots for a takedown but Silva Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Silva Jr wants to clinch. Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
Benn moves out of range as Silva Jr throws a body kick.
Silva Jr wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance. Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Silva Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva Jr wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance. Silva Jr moves in looking to clinch but Benn pushes him off. Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Silva Jr wants to clinch. A big right from Benn misses. Silva Jr looks to land a combination but Benn avoids it well. Silva Jr wants to clinch. Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. No luck for Benn with that takedown attempt. Benn fails with a takedown attempt. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Silva Jr wants to clinch. Silva Jr tries to clinch but Benn is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva Jr circles away. Benn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maguila Silva Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on PJ Benn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva Jr throws a series of punches but Benn avoids them all with ease. Silva Jr is looking to clinch. Maguila Silva Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Benn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benn. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Benn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn shoots in and bounces Silva Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Benn tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benn stands up and waves to Silva Jr to follow him. Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Benn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva Jr! Silva Jr is squirming around, avoiding Benn's attempts to control the action. Benn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Silva Jr!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Benn wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy. Benn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Benn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silva Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Benn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Benn yanks on the arm and Silva Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Benn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Benn! PJ Benn is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Sushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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187 cm
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Sushi! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Paska.
Yoshi Sushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paska closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paska. Sushi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sushi tries to pull guard but Paska won't allow it.
Sushi jumps into guard, dragging Paska to the mat.
Sushi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paska trying to control but Sushi is working from the bottom. Paska sitting in guard, not really doing much. Paska wants to control from the top but Sushi keeps moving. Paska showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sushi keeping full guard, as Paska tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sushi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Paska is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sushi. Sushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Paska is looking to take a break and control but Sushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sushi looks to move to half guard but instead Paska has passed into mount! Damn! Sushi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Sushi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paska controlling the pace. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sushi is trying to get back to full guard. Sushi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sushi with the active half guard here but Paska passes nicely into side control. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sushi has eaten all the pies! Sushi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sushi trying to remain calm as Paska controls from the top position. Sushi is trying to work for a sweep but Paska has mounted him! Sushi tries to reverse the position but Paska maintains control. Paska looking to control and managing it successfully. Paska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Paska trying to control but Sushi is having none of it.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Arska Paska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Paska drives through with a takedown into guard. Paska 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. Sushi wants to sweep but no luck. Sushi is looking for a triangle here but Paska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Paska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sushi keeps working. Paska staying calm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arska Paska dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sushi fails with the takedown and Paska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short body shot lands from Paska as the two fighters clinch.
Sushi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paska is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sushi to the mat. Sushi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Sushi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paska passes into half guard.
Paska wants to pass the guard but Sushi is defending well. Sushi tries to roll over but Paska keeps him under control. Sushi won't allow Paska to pass to mount. Sushi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sushi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sushi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sushi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Paska pulls his head out easily. Sushi wants to improve his position but Paska is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A combination from Paska does no damage. Sushi fails with the takedown and Paska moves into the clinch. A body shot lands from Paska.
Sushi crunches a lovely knee into Paska's ribcage. Paska digs a right hand underneath Sushi's ribcage. Sushi let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Paska. Sushi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arska Paska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Sushi. Sushi fails to pull guard.
Sushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sushi jumps guard and drags Paska to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Sushi is looking for a triangle here but Paska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paska takes a little break here. Sushi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paska here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Sushi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Paska is looking to take a break and control but Sushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sushi wants to improve his position but Paska is controlling well.
Paska sitting and controlling from the half guard. Paska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sushi on the ground. Sushi is pressing down on Paska's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sushi working for submissions but it's allowed Paska to get to half guard.
Sushi tries to roll over but Paska keeps him under control.
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. Paska is taking a breather. Sushi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Paska prevents Sushi from improving his position. Sushi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sushi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Paska passes into side control! Sushi looks to move to half guard but instead Paska has passed into mount! Damn! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arska Paska dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paska has managed to clinch.
Sushi jumps guard.
Paska is posturing up here but Sushi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paska tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paska has to tap! Slick submission there by Sushi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Sushi! Yoshi Sushi is the new heavyweight champion!
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