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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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133 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Dean Larson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Constanza stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet. Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constanza cracks a nice hook into Larson's ribs. Larson shoots in for a takedown but Constanza shows good takedown defense. Larson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Constanza's waist but Constanza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larson off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Larson blocks a head kick by Constanza.
Constanza throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range. Constanza throws a one two combo.
Larson checks a low kick from Constanza. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Constanza connects with a solid leg kick. Constanza tries to score with a low kick but Larson moves his leg out of the way. Constanza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larson's calf. Horrible takedown by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Constanza which made him look bad. Larson is breathing heavily. Constanza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Constanza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Constanza stuns Larson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Larson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Constanza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Constanza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Constanza scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Constanza. Constanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Larson blocks a head kick by Constanza.
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Constanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Larson checks a low kick from Constanza. Constanza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Constanza. Constanza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
George Constanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A right-left combo lands from Constanza. George Constanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A leg kick checked by Larson. Constanza throws a series of strikes that have Larson backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Constanza.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Constanza, right into the meat.
Constanza feints and then cracks Larson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larson down. Constanza tries to land a leg kick but Larson saw it coming and moves away.
Constanza misses with a leg kick. Constanza misses with a low kick.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Larson moves out of range easily. Larson gets a takedown into half guard. Constanza is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Constanza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Larson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Larson is trying to control the action in half guard but Constanza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Larson prevents Constanza from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Larson seems content to control. Larson working the head and body with strikes. Larson 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. Constanza is trying to stand back up but Larson is controlling him
Larson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Constanza is trying to stand back up but Larson is controlling him
Constanza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Larson moves nicely into side control. Constanza taking a bit of punishment here - Larson scoring with strikes. Larson is looking to take a break and control but Constanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Constanza wants to get back to his feet but Larson drags him back down. Constanza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Larson lands an elbow. Larson just content to control the position. Larson has hold of Constanza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Constanza seems comfortable defending it but Larson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Constanza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Constanza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Larson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Larson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urik Vonlictinstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Bailey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urik Vonlictinstien ! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vonlictinstien misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Vonlictinstien dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut! Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Vonlictinstien avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage. Vonlictinstien wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
Vonlictinstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vonlictinstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Vonlictinstien trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Vonlictinstien uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vonlictinstien scores with a three punch combo!
Bailey is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vonlictinstien cracks Bailey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vonlictinstien has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bailey to stand back up!
Bailey is rocked! Bailey misses with a straight left. Vonlictinstien drops Bailey with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bailey looks back up at him and smiles so Vonlictinstien waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bailey seems to have got his legs back now. Urik Vonlictinstien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vonlictinstien scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vonlictinstien waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Bailey. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bailey to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Bailey is trying to keep Vonlictinstien in close.
Bailey wants to control the position but Vonlictinstien says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vonlictinstien is working away from the top position though. Vonlictinstien trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bailey trying to control from the bottom.
Vonlictinstien throwing shots but Bailey is blocking nicely. Vonlictinstien stops Bailey from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bailey shoots in and drives through. Vonlictinstien sprawls well. Bailey blocks a head kick by Vonlictinstien .
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vonlictinstien darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vonlictinstien is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Vonlictinstien drops his shoulder and cracks Bailey with a huge uppercut! Bailey goes down! Can Vonlictinstien finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bailey has control of Vonlictinstien 's left arm, preventing Vonlictinstien from doing any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bailey is working an open guard so Vonlictinstien takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Urik Vonlictinstien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vonlictinstien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vonlictinstien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bailey throws a low kick but Vonlictinstien avoids it. A shot to de liver by Vonlictinstien . Beautiful body shot. Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vonlictinstien finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head. Vonlictinstien tries to keep at a distance but Bailey has taken the fight into the clinch. Bailey looking to slow down the pace here. Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Bailey throws a nice outside leg kick. Bailey has a takedown stuffed. Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vonlictinstien is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A cross from Vonlictinstien lands. A left and a right from Vonlictinstien both land. Nice combination. Vonlictinstien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Vonlictinstien . Bailey wants to clinch up but Vonlictinstien keeps it at a distance. Vonlictinstien stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bailey gets a clinch. Bailey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vonlictinstien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Vonlictinstien is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks. Bailey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vonlictinstien 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. Bailey stands up and waves to Vonlictinstien to follow him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bailey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urik Vonlictinstien dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bailey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Vonlictinstien tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg. Vonlictinstien trying to control from the bottom.
Bailey wants to pass to mount but Vonlictinstien is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Vonlictinstien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vonlictinstien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bailey content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A bone on bone clash there as Bailey blocks the leg kick.
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. Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vonlictinstien stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. Vonlictinstien throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely. Bailey clinches with his opponent.
Vonlictinstien is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage. Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonlictinstien scores with a decent looking hook. Nice jab there from Vonlictinstien . Vonlictinstien digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs. Vonlictinstien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vonlictinstien . Vonlictinstien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Donovan Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Vonlictinstien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bailey tries to bum rush Vonlictinstien with a series of wild strikes but Vonlictinstien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bailey breaks the clinch.
Vonlictinstien lands with a nice combination. Bailey backs away looking to recover. Vonlictinstien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bailey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey lands in his opponent's guard. Bailey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Vonlictinstien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vonlictinstien has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though. Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bailey won't allow Vonlictinstien to get back to his feet. Bailey drops back looking for a leg! Vonlictinstien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vonlictinstien manages to kick Bailey off! Bailey jumps back into Vonlictinstien 's guard. Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Vonlictinstien has his feet on Bailey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vonlictinstien connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urik Vonlictinstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vonlictinstien digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Vonlictinstien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Vonlictinstien tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vonlictinstien drops Bailey with a beautiful combination! Bailey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vonlictinstien is looking for the KO!
It looks like Donovan Bailey has been cut. Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vonlictinstien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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! Vonlictinstien throws a combination that misses and Bailey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vonlictinstien 's guard. Vonlictinstien has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though. Bailey stands and steps away. Vonlictinstien gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Vonlictinstien shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonlictinstien pinned against the cage. Vonlictinstien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vonlictinstien looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vonlictinstien throws a right and a left that both miss. Urik Vonlictinstien seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bailey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Vonlictinstien gets back to full guard.
Vonlictinstien pulls Bailey in close to prevent any damage. Vonlictinstien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there. Vonlictinstien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vonlictinstien keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully. Bailey prevents Vonlictinstien from getting back to his feet. Vonlictinstien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there. Bailey trying to control but Vonlictinstien is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Vonlictinstien drops Bailey with a right and a left! Vonlictinstien comes rushing in but Bailey regains his composure and manages to keep Vonlictinstien in guard.
Vonlictinstien prevents Bailey from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bailey has his hands on Vonlictinstien 's head, controlling the position. Vonlictinstien stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey. Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey is working an open guard so Vonlictinstien takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Vonlictinstien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Vonlictinstien misses with a body kick. Bailey gets a takedown into half guard. Bailey passes to side control. A lull in the action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vonlictinstien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bailey.
And that's the end of the fight! Urik Vonlictinstien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vonlictinstien 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urik Vonlictinstien !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales comes to the cage accompanied by ice ice baby. John McManus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Martin Morales! 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, John McManus! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Morales looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. McManus tries to get to full guard but Morales has control of the leg. McManus looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McManus pushes Morales off looking to stand but Morales dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Morales perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. McManus wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Morales wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Morales wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morales fails in his attempt to clinch. Morales fails with a takedown attempt. McManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - McManus circles away.
Morales is looking to clinch but McManus is avoiding it.
Morales clinches. Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morales tries to clinch but McManus moves out of range. Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but McManus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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. Morales moves in looking to clinch but McManus pushes him off. McManus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McManus off to one side. Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McManus sprawls well initially but Morales persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McManus is looking to control Morales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McManus avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. McManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. McManus wants to stand but Morales is controlling the position. McManus keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. McManus trying to control the position.
Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morales tries to stand but McManus is controlling from the bottom. Morales pushing down on McManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morales seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McManus is looking for a sweep. Morales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Morales wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. McManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McManus lands in his opponent's guard. McManus wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McManus distracts Morales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. McManus wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. McManus is looking to stand up but Morales won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McManus trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom. McManus stopping the sweep attempt from Morales. Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McManus is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McManus misses with the combination.
Morales is looking to clinch but McManus is avoiding it.
McManus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. McManus passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Morales will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morales misses with a takedown and McManus counters with a thumping low kick. Morales tries to clinch up and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Morales tries to score a body lock takedown but McManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McManus slows down the pace here.
Morales breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales falls off balance throwing a combination
and McManus counters with a nice body kick. Martin Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morales looks to clinch and McManus counters with a takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morales tries to bench press McManus off him but McManus keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McManus is putting a hurting on Morales here, landing some big shots from side control. Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McManus on the ground. McManus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. McManus trying to control the position but Morales is working away. Morales wants to get back to his feet but McManus drags him back down. A lull in the action here. Morales dodges the ground and pound from McManus. Morales manages to work his way to half guard, despite McManus's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McManus postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morales to stand up. Morales tries to clinch but McManus moves away and McManus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morales! Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Morales looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! McManus working for a choke but Morales is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. McManus lands shots from the back. McManus is punishing Morales with strikes - can he finish him?! McManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Morales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morales is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McManus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Morales wants to get back to his feet. McManus keeps control of the position easily here as Morales tries to buck him off.
McManus tightening his grip on Morales, looking for the choke. Morales trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. McManus scores with strikes from the back.
Morales trying to control but not successfully. McManus is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Morales taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from McManus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McManus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Tees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Wittman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julian Tees's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Julian Tees! 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, Marcus Wittman! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wittman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tees has his takedown stuffed and Wittman counters with a shoot takedown. Tees fights it but they end up in guard. Tees looking for a sweep. Not yet Tees, not yet. Wittman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tees wants to stand but Wittman is controlling the position. Tees had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wittman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tees Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wittman's back instead. Wittman is trying to break free.
Wittman staying busy and making it hard for Tees to control. Wittman fending off the submission attempt from Tees. Wittman trying to control the position but Tees manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tees trying to control momentarily.
Wittman rolls, trying to escape but Tees keeps control of the position.
Tees struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tees working for the choke. Wittman prevents Tees from getting a body triangle. Tees is breathing heavily. Wittman trying to control the position but Tees manages to sink in the hooks. Tees tries to keep control of the position but Wittman is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wittman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tees wants to control but Wittman is keeping him busy. Tees prevents Wittman from improving his position. Tees wants to take a breather but Wittman is having none of it. Tees is thwarting Wittman's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Wittman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tees looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tees is looking to regain half guard here but Wittman keeps moving and retains side control. Wittman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tees has escaped the position, nice work there. Wittman wants to control but Tees is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wittman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tees managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wittman.
Tees is trying to get back to half guard. Wittman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wittman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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. Wittman avoids the attempt from Tees to control. Wittman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Tees has given up his back.
Wittman is hanging on to Tees's back as he tries to escape.
Tees is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wittman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wittman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tees is in real trouble here. Wittman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tees is tapping out! Wittman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Wittman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyclone Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Major comes to the cage accompanied by Rock you like a hurricane. Jett Latham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyclone Major! 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, Jett Latham! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Latham fails in his attempt to clinch. Latham fails in his attempt to clinch. Latham misses with an uppercut. Latham misses with the combination.
Major fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Major avoids a punch combination nicely.
Major closes the distance and clinches up with Latham, looking for a takedown. Major pushes Latham against the cage but Latham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Latham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Major shoots in and drives through. Latham sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyclone Major. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jab from Latham. Latham tries a low kick but Major avoids it. Major closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Latham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Major has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Major fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Latham is trying to get back to his feet. Major misses with the ground and pound. Latham bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Latham thows a body shot but no joy. Latham stalks Major and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Major's face. Major staggers backwards, shaken. Latham looks gassed! Latham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Major.
Latham is looking to clinch. Latham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Major tries for a takedown but Latham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Major shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latham as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Major shoots in for a takedown but Latham shows good takedown defense. Latham throws a series of punches but Major avoids them all with ease. Latham missing with a left hand there. Major was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A combination from Latham does no damage. Latham looks to land a combination but Major avoids it well. Major tries for a takedown but Latham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Latham misses with the combination.
Latham throws a right and a left that both miss. Latham is looking to clinch but Major is avoiding it.
Latham scores with a one two! Major had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Major looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Latham! Major with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Latham is trying to stand. Latham blocking the ground and pound. Major dominating with strikes here. Major will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Major looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Major there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Latham tries to reverse the position but Major maintains control. Latham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Major looking to finish with strikes here!
Latham manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Latham tries to kick Major off but Major keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Major is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Major bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Latham taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Major throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Major crashes against the mat.
Latham tries to escape but Major is in control. Latham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Major throws a strike aimed at the side of Latham's head but Latham avoids it well. Latham tries to escape but Major is in control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Latham is trying to control Major's posture but Major avoids it. Major throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Latham wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cyclone Major will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Latham throws a right hand that Major ducks under and follows up with a left that Major also avoids with ease. Latham misses with a double jab.
Major fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Latham sprawls well initially but Major persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Major prevents Latham from improving his position. Major trying to pass the guard but Latham defending well. Nice strikes from Major there. Latham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Latham is trying to stand up here but Major is controlling him well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Major not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Major stops Latham from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Latham keeping full guard, as Major tries to pass. Major postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Latham wants to stand but Major is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Major shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latham's guard. Major throwing strikes from guard but Latham blocks nicely. Latham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Major trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Major really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Major in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Major stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Latham swivels though and keeps the full guard. Latham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Major working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Major content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Major accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Latham lands a two punch combo.
Major throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Latham's waist but Latham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Major off to one side. Latham misses with a few strikes there.
Latham digs a good body shot into Major's ribs. Latham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Latham misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Major darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Major thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Latham's head. Latham is looking to escape. Cyclone Major overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Major drops an elbow to the side of Latham's head. Latham pushes Major off looking to stand but Major dives back in and keeps control.
Latham trying to control but Major postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Latham has his takedown stuffed and Major counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Major throwing shots but Latham is blocking nicely. Major throwing shots but Latham is blocking nicely. Major tries to pass to full mount but Latham defends it. Latham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Major missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Major not landing any meaningful shots this time. Major throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Latham works his way to full guard. Good work. Latham is looking to stand up but Major isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Latham misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyclone Major dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Major tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Latham swivels and escapes. Latham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Major throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Latham's waist but Latham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Major off to one side. Latham throws a combination that misses and Major counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Latham's guard now. Latham wants to get back to his feet but Major is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Major postures up in Latham's guard and throws a big left but Latham blocks it. Major passes into half guard. Latham wants to get back to his feet. Major misses with a head shot. Latham uses the momentum to regain guard. Major throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latham wants to get back to his feet but Major is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Latham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Major in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Major loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Major throwing strikes but missing. Major trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Latham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Latham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Major paws at him with a jab and circles away. Latham misses with a looping right.
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. Latham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Major changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latham tries to avoid it but Major manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latham to the ground. Latham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyclone Major. That's going to take a lot out of him. Major shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latham as he avoids it easily. Latham throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range. Major shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Latham pinned against the cage. Latham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jett Latham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Major looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Latham! Major scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Latham tries to get back to half guard but can't. Latham blocking the ground and pound. Major misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Latham can't escape the position.
Major landing strikes from the mount. Major lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Major working away from the top, dropping strikes. Latham squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Major pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Major landing strikes from the mount. Latham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Major with the ground and pound from mount. Major working the ground and pound effectively.
Jett Latham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Latham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Major tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Latham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Major. Major is in the full mount, landing strikes. Latham is bucking up trying to escape but Major cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Latham wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Major putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! 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! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Major working away from the top, dropping strikes. Major in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Cyclone Major showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Major, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyclone Major!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zac McCracken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but McCracken circles away.
McCracken lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses and McCracken counters with a two punch combo.
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut. McCracken throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ferguson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from McCracken as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ferguson is left battered and dazed whilst McCracken and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac McCracken!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Oswald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to the payne's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Mark Oswald! 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, the payne! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oswald misses with a head kick.
payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. payne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oswald is rocked! Oswald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oswald. Oh Oswald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! payne drops Oswald with a left right combo! payne follows him down to the ground into side control.
payne stands up. A punch lands to the side of Oswald 's head but he takes it in his stride. the payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oswald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oswald there as he acknowledges the shot. payne throws a right hand that Oswald ducks under and follows up with a left that Oswald also avoids with ease. payne jabs Oswald right on the nose. Oswald blinks but takes it well. payne closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Oswald! payne dives in looking to finish! Oswald is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). the payne!
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