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IGR 36 - Mousasi vs. Sanchez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Tsymbilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Kleber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, Ilya Tsymbilar!
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, Klaus Kleber!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleber rushes Tsymbilar and presses him up against the cage.
Kleber manages to break the clinch.
Tsymbilar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kleber circles away.
Kleber rushes Tsymbilar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kleber is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tsymbilar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kleber to the mat. Kleber regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kleber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kleber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsymbilar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsymbilar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsymbilar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsymbilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kleber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kleber wants to stand up but Tsymbilar is controlling him.
Kleber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsymbilar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kleber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsymbilar stops Kleber from standing up.
Tsymbilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleber working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kleber. No joy for Tsymbilar on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kleber. No joy for Tsymbilar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Tsymbilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleber stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsymbilar. Tsymbilar gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsymbilar fails with the takedown.
Tsymbilar is breathing heavily.
Kleber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kleber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kleber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kleber lands a left and a right that sends Tsymbilar crashing to the canvas! Kleber dives into mount looking to finish!
Tsymbilar is rocked!
It looks like Ilya Tsymbilar has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Kleber.
Oh Tsymbilar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kleber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tsymbilar seems to have got his legs back now.
Kleber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tsymbilar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kleber trying to control but Tsymbilar is having none of it.
Kleber working Tsymbilar over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleber looking to control but Tsymbilar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsymbilar is in a horrible position here. Kleber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kleber with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kleber landing shots from mount.
Tsymbilar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kleber landing strikes from the mount and Tsymbilar is in trouble!
Tsymbilar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsymbilar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Kleber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsymbilar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kleber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsymbilar trying to control from the bottom.
Tsymbilar is staying active underneath Kleber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsymbilar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kleber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsymbilar working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsymbilar has his foot on Kleber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kleber works his way back into a safe position though.
Kleber wants to stand but Tsymbilar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kleber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsymbilar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kleber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleber wants to stand but Tsymbilar is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsymbilar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kleber to the mat! Kleber manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Kleber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Tsymbilar's cut.
That's time! Tsymbilar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsymbilar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsymbilar misses with a takedown attempt - Kleber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kleber moves into the clinch.
Kleber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilya Tsymbilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsymbilar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsymbilar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kleber as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Tsymbilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kleber!
Kleber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsymbilar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kleber tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kleber.
Kleber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tsymbilar to his feet.
Tsymbilar fails with the takedown
and Kleber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleber.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsymbilar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsymbilar misses with a takedown
and Kleber counters by clinching up.
Kleber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsymbilar.
Tsymbilar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kleber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kleber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsymbilar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kleber's waist but Kleber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsymbilar off to one side.
Kleber has closed the distance and engaged Tsymbilar in a clinch.
Tsymbilar tries to pull guard but Kleber won't allow it.
Kleber manages to break the clinch.
Tsymbilar shoots in for a takedown but Kleber shows good takedown defense.
Kleber lands a high kick!
Tsymbilar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kleber swivels and escapes.
Kleber with a nice cross.
Kleber rushes Tsymbilar and presses him up against the cage.
Tsymbilar pulls Kleber into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsymbilar controls Kleber momentarily but Kleber frees himself.
Kleber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsymbilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsymbilar pushes Kleber off and gets back to his feet.
Tsymbilar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kleber throws a right hand that Tsymbilar ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsymbilar also avoids with ease.
Tsymbilar fails with the takedown
and Kleber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsymbilar thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsymbilar keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsymbilar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kleber as he jumps to the side.
Kleber tries to clinch there but Tsymbilar circles away.
Tsymbilar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleber has had enough of the clinch but Tsymbilar keeps him there for the moment.
Kleber is trying to break the clinch but Tsymbilar has him pressed against the cage.
Tsymbilar blocking some punches.
Kleber wants a takedown.
Tsymbilar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kleber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsymbilar jumps guard.
Tsymbilar looking for a guillotine here but Kleber defends easily.
Kleber pushing down on Tsymbilar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleber wants to get back to his feet.
Tsymbilar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kleber pulls his head out easily.
Kleber trying to control from half guard but Tsymbilar is working away.
Tsymbilar is pressing down on Kleber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kleber preventing the sweep.
Tsymbilar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kleber!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Kleber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilya Tsymbilar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kleber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsymbilar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kleber breaks the clinch.
Tsymbilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kleber is fending him off so far but Tsymbilar persists. Nope, Kleber circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsymbilar walks into a jab.
Kleber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsymbilar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kleber counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Tsymbilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tsymbilar fails with the takedown
and Kleber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kleber.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kleber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleber postures up in Tsymbilar's guard and throws a big left but Tsymbilar blocks it.
Kleber wanted to stand there but Tsymbilar had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsymbilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kleber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsymbilar is trying to keep Kleber in close.
Kleber preventing the sweep.
Kleber wants to get up but he can't break Tsymbilar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tsymbilar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kleber manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsymbilar stands and throws Kleber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsymbilar advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsymbilar trying to control but Kleber is having none of it.
Kleber can't escape the position.
Tsymbilar mounts Kleber! Really nice guard pass there!
Kleber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tsymbilar trying to control but Kleber is having none of it.
Kleber reaches up to try and control the position but Tsymbilar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kleber rolls and tries to escape and now Tsymbilar has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsymbilar not allowing Kleber to control his hands.
Tsymbilar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kleber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kleber tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Tsymbilar has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kleber is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ilya Tsymbilar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker comes to the cage accompanied by Little bit Counrty. Kaleb Strader has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Barker's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaleb Strader!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strader closes the distance and clinches up with Barker, looking for a takedown. Strader pushes Barker against the cage but Barker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strader's head backwards.
It looks like Kaleb Strader has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barker!
Strader is rocked!
Strader fails with the takedown.
Strader is still on wobbly legs! Can Barker finish him?
Strader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Strader.
Barker connects with a nice cross there... Strader is looking wobbly and Barker recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Strader to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Barker jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjurstrom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bullet for my Valentine - Hand of Blood. 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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BJJ Blue 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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jericho!
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, Marco Bjurstrom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjurstrom shoots in but Jericho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but Jericho moves away
and Jericho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjurstrom thinking.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jericho but Jericho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Bjurstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Jericho scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Marco Bjurstrom has been cut.
Jericho looking to stall.
Bjurstrom is trying to break free.
Jericho keeps control of Bjurstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jericho manages to end up in side control.
Bjurstrom prevents Jericho from moving into mount.
Jericho gets to mount! Bjurstrom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jericho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjurstrom tries to reverse the position but Jericho maintains control.
Bjurstrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jericho tries to control but Bjurstrom wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Jericho avoids the attempt from Bjurstrom to control.
Bjurstrom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jericho controlling the pace for now.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Jericho pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jericho is breathing heavily.
Bjurstrom is trying to stand.
Bjurstrom working to try and regain half guard.
Jericho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bjurstrom because Jericho loaded up on that one.
Jericho controlling the position easily from mount.
Bjurstrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Jericho has a good base and remains in 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.
Bjurstrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jericho trying to control but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Bjurstrom tries to reverse the position but Jericho maintains control.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Jericho pushes him away.
Bjurstrom throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jericho. What's that going to do exactly?
Bjurstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jericho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Bjurstrom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jericho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jericho lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjurstrom pushes Jericho off and gets back to his feet.
Bjurstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jericho tries to avoid it but Bjurstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jericho to the ground. Jericho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jericho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Bjurstrom is avoiding it.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bjurstrom moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but Jericho is having none of it.
Bjurstrom clinches up against the cage.
Bjurstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch up
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bjurstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjurstrom wants to break free but Jericho has control.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jericho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjurstrom wants to clinch
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjurstrom avoids the elbow strike from Jericho, against the cage.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
Bjurstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bjurstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjurstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jericho cracks Bjurstrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jericho is pressed up against the cage. Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jericho down to the mat. Jericho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chris Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to keep at a distance but Jericho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.
Bjurstrom misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho keeps control of Bjurstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Jericho tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jericho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jericho clinches up against the cage.
Bjurstrom wants to break free but Jericho has control.
Bjurstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho clinches up with Bjurstrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Bjurstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom wants to break free but Jericho has control.
Still in the clinch, Bjurstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjurstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Bjurstrom avoiding damage as Jericho throws knees to the body.
Bjurstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
Jericho fails to land the takedown.
Bjurstrom looks to clinch
and Jericho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjurstrom is looking to stand up but Jericho isn't so interested in that idea.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jericho trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom wants to stand and escape but Jericho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jericho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Bjurstrom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense.
Bjurstrom looks to clinch
and Jericho counters by clinching up.
Bjurstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Jericho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho lands an elbow inside that Bjurstrom shrugs off.
Bjurstrom tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bjurstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jericho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Jericho just leaning against Bjurstrom, taking a breather.
Bjurstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Jericho.
Jericho is trying to stall.
Jericho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bjurstrom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjurstrom tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Bjurstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjurstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jericho wants to stall.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Jericho gets an underhook and turns Bjurstrom into the cage.
Bjurstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjurstrom tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt - Bjurstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but Jericho moves away
and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bjurstrom's face.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Bjurstrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chris Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Bjurstrom.
Knees to the body from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Bjurstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
Bjurstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
Bjurstrom clinches with his opponent.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
Jericho keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Bjurstrom lands a knee to the head.
Jericho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjurstrom is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho wants to clinch up but Bjurstrom keeps it at a distance.
Jericho has Bjurstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjurstrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom shows good takedown defense.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and Jericho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jericho is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Bjurstrom is trying to stand up here but Jericho is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jericho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jericho wants to control but Bjurstrom is keeping him busy.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho is looking to take a break and control but Bjurstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom is looking to clinch but Jericho is avoiding it.
Jericho moves in looking to clinch but Bjurstrom pushes him off.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bjurstrom breaks from the clinch.
Jericho moves into range and clinches up with Bjurstrom.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjurstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Bjurstrom is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bjurstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom landing knees to the body.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Jericho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jericho.
Bjurstrom tightens his grip and picks Jericho up, before dumping him to the ground. Jericho manages to land in guard.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
Bjurstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jericho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jericho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vlad BrokkenHauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stupidify kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Vlad BrokkenHauser has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad BrokkenHauser!
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, Demetrius Nedram!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BrokkenHauser misses with a wild combination.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab when Nedram was well out of range.
BrokkenHauser misses with a low kick as Nedram jumps back.
Nedram is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
BrokkenHauser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nedram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BrokkenHauser throws out the jab.
BrokkenHauser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nedram walks into a stiff left hand from BrokkenHauser.
Nedram moves out of range of the strikes.
Nedram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick but Nedram moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BrokkenHauser throws a series of punches but Nedram moves out of range.
Nedram shoots for a double leg takedown but BrokkenHauser sprawls well. He's pushed Nedram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BrokkenHauser misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from BrokkenHauser.
It looks like Demetrius Nedram has been cut.
BrokkenHauser is really struggling to find his range with his punches. BrokkenHauser's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
BrokkenHauser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nedram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nedram fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vlad BrokkenHauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nedram blocks a jab.
BrokkenHauser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BrokkenHauser thows a body shot but no joy.
BrokkenHauser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BrokkenHauser misses with a two punch combination.
BrokkenHauser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BrokkenHauser misses with a hook.
Nedram misses with a takedown attempt - BrokkenHauser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad BrokkenHauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Nedram.
Nedram misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nedram shoots for a takedown but BrokkenHauser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BrokkenHauser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nedram counters with a big head kick but BrokkenHauser shrugs it off.
BrokkenHauser misses the body punch
and Nedram counters by moving into the clinch.
BrokkenHauser is looking to break free of the clinch but Nedram has double underhooks.
Nedram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BrokkenHauser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
BrokkenHauser is pressed up against the cage. Nedram has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BrokkenHauser down to the mat. BrokkenHauser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
BrokkenHauser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BrokkenHauser throws out a loose jab but Nedram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad BrokkenHauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BrokkenHauser misses with a double jab
and Nedram counters by moving into the clinch.
BrokkenHauser is breathing heavily.
Nedram has BrokkenHauser pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nedram pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending BrokkenHauser tumbling to the mat - Nedram dives into BrokkenHauser's guard.
Nedram stands and throws BrokkenHauser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nedram postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedram lands with some strikes.
Nedram prevents BrokkenHauser from getting the reversal.
BrokkenHauser is working hard here to advance position.
Nedram with shots to the head and body - BrokkenHauser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nedram is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nedram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BrokkenHauser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nedram dominating with strikes here.
BrokkenHauser sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedram winds up and cracks BrokkenHauser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BrokkenHauser wants to get back to full guard.
Nedram wants to work for an arm triangle but BrokkenHauser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BrokkenHauser is looking to improve his position.
BrokkenHauser regains full guard. Nicely done.
BrokkenHauser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BrokkenHauser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nedram landing with the ground and pound.
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 Vlad BrokkenHauser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Nedram's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BrokkenHauser throws a looping overhand right but Nedram ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by BrokkenHauser misses
so Nedram counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BrokkenHauser working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.
Nedram advances to half guard.
Nedram works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nedram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BrokkenHauser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BrokkenHauser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram is landing with some decent strikes but BrokkenHauser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BrokkenHauser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nedram putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BrokkenHauser is working to get back to half guard.
BrokkenHauser sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
BrokkenHauser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
BrokkenHauser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nedram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedram blocks the strikes from BrokkenHauser.
BrokkenHauser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nedram is working away from the top position though.
BrokkenHauser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nedram is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nedram darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nedram is working for a kimura but BrokkenHauser is defending it quite comfortably.
Nedram sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BrokkenHauser defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser gets full guard.
BrokkenHauser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nedram cracks BrokkenHauser with a solid left hand.
BrokkenHauser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nedram is controlling him.
Nedram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BrokkenHauser wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedram working some strikes from top position.
BrokkenHauser wants to stand up but Nedram is controlling him.
Nedram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nedram pushing down on BrokkenHauser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Demetrius Nedram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nedram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and BrokkenHauser defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nedram thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
BrokkenHauser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nedram is standing up over BrokkenHauser. BrokkenHauser looks to escape but Nedram dives into side control.
Nedram works to advance to full mount. BrokkenHauser defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nedram is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nedram extends the arm and BrokkenHauser is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrius Nedram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rea Per (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rea Per could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Happy Day's chin.
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18
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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19
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rea Per!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Per moves out of range easily.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Day - that's a beauty! Per is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Day can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Happy Day!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Campbell Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jerry Campbell Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Campbell Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell Jr.
Campbell Jr shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Campbell Jr keeps him under control.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Campbell Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Campbell Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Campbell Jr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Campbell Jr's back instead.
Campbell Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Campbell Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Campbell Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Campbell Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Campbell Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Campbell Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Campbell Jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell Jr is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Campbell Jr's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell Jr is really stuck here.
Campbell Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Campbell Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Campbell Jr just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Campbell Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Campbell Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell Jr can't escape the position.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Campbell Jr just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Campbell Jr tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Campbell Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Campbell Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campbell Jr stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campbell Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Campbell Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell Jr is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campbell Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campbell Jr wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Campbell Jr.
Campbell Jr prevents Silva from improving his position.
Campbell Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campbell Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Campbell Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell Jr looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Campbell Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell Jr thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Campbell Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is thwarting Campbell Jr's attempts to control the position.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell Jr is looking to improve his position.
Campbell Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Campbell Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campbell Jr thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Campbell Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva moves into full guard.
Campbell Jr wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Campbell Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Campbell Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Campbell Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ryu Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Campbell Jr is trying to escape and Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Campbell Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brim Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brim Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ness Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brim Stone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Webster slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webster.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone blocks a head kick by Webster.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Webster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster working the body and head with strikes.
Webster tries to advance position but instead Stone slips a leg back in to half guard.
Webster throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webster 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.
Stone wants to control but Webster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to kick Webster off but Webster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Webster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
Stone looks gassed!
Stone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Webster's legs.
Stone tries to stand but Webster is controlling his head.
Webster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Webster manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Webster is tightening it up a little... Stone has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stone reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stone taps out! nice BJJ there by Webster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ness Webster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiraia Merchury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian MacKaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian MacKaye struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jiraia Merchury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ian MacKaye's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiraia Merchury!
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, Ian MacKaye!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merchury has picked MacKaye up - he's going for a ride! Merchury dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
MacKaye wants to get back to his feet.
MacKaye won't allow Merchury to pass to mount.
MacKaye makes his way to full guard, as Merchury worked for a kimura.
Merchury is breathing heavily.
Merchury is looking to work some ground and pound but MacKaye has wrist control.
MacKaye can't keep his opponent in guard - Merchury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merchury is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacKaye reverses the position - he's now on top in Merchury's guard.
MacKaye would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchury looking for a guillotine here but MacKaye defends easily.
Merchury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacKaye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacKaye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merchury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacKaye trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKaye slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Merchury.
MacKaye is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
MacKaye tries to clinch
and Merchury counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacKaye won't be happy with that.
Merchury 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merchury tries to stand but MacKaye is controlling his head.
Merchury tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacKaye's legs.
Merchury throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MacKaye works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Merchury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Merchury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacKaye defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchury trying to control from half guard but MacKaye is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacKaye trying to hold on to Merchury's head to control him but Merchury postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Merchury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiraia Merchury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Merchury instigates a clinch.
Merchury gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Merchury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacKaye regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Merchury.
MacKaye seems keen to control Merchury's posture.
Merchury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacKaye is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merchury, into his guard.
Merchury keeping busy on the bottom but MacKaye has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKaye is trying to control the action in half guard but Merchury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacKaye tries to pass to full mount but Merchury defends it.
Merchury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacKaye prevents Merchury from improving his position.
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.
Merchury trying to hold on to MacKaye's head to control him but MacKaye postures up.
Merchury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merchury looking for subs from the bottom but MacKaye mounts him!
Merchury swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchury tries to improve his position but instead MacKaye has taken his back!
Merchury is in bad spot here.
Merchury is working hard here to advance position.
MacKaye controls the action.
MacKaye is not going to allow Merchury to sit and survive in this position.
Merchury manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacKaye's guard. Nice work there by Merchury.
Merchury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Merchury wants to control from the top but MacKaye keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
MacKaye is looking to clinch but Merchury is avoiding it.
Merchury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merchury tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Merchury is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchury swings around for an armbar but MacKaye sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Merchury's guard.
Merchury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacKaye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacKaye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiraia Merchury dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Merchury moves into range and clinches up with MacKaye.
MacKaye can't break the clinch.
MacKaye looking for a takedown.
Merchury pulls guard.
Merchury controls MacKaye momentarily but MacKaye frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchury working a defensive guard but MacKaye manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchury is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merchury tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Merchury is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merchury wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Merchury is in bad spot here.
Merchury trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Merchury rolls, trying to escape but MacKaye keeps control of the position.
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.
MacKaye is trying to stick to Merchury's back but Merchury is turning into MacKaye. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacKaye's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merchury.
Merchury looking to sit in guard and control but MacKaye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merchury is trying to control the position but MacKaye postures up.
Merchury working for a triangle but MacKaye defends it easily.
Merchury looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacKaye is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchury is wriggling around but MacKaye manages to pass to half guard.
Merchury tries to roll over but MacKaye keeps him under control.
Merchury actively working from the bottom here.
Merchury is looking to improve his position.
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.
Merchury actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
MacKaye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merchury misses with a combination
and MacKaye counters with a stiff right hand.
MacKaye swinging wilding here.
Merchury shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Merchury was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchury punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ian MacKaye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merchury goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacKaye turns into him and now he's in Merchury's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiraia Merchury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merchury, 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 George Francis 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... Jiraia Merchury!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Rusty Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torres tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Rusty Torres has been cut.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gordon misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gordon.
Torres tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Torres drops back down to his feet.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gordon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torres wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon postures up.
Torres working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gordon has passed into half guard!
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping busy on the bottom but Gordon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 calls for the fighters to work.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Gordon is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Torres'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.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Gordon throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Torres seems unphased.
Torres tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Torres looking for a sweep but Gordon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Torres reaches up to try and control the position but Gordon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Torres rolls and tries to escape and now Gordon has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Torres controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Torres.
Gordon has the hooks in. Torres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gordon.
I really don't envy Torres right now.
I would not like to be Torres right now.
Gordon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.
Gordon gets his hands free as Torres looks to control.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Torres is keeping busy.
Torres tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Torres's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Torres won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gordon pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres stops Gordon from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Torres wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top!
Flash Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon passes into side control, despite Torres's attempt to control the position.
Gordon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torres to his feet.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Torres clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Torres's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Rusty Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Torres tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looking for a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torres fails to pull guard.
Gordon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Torres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Gordon has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Gordon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torres!
Torres has given up his back here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Torres.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Torres tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Torres's body.
Gordon is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
Torres grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rusty Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rusty Torres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Gordon misses with a knee to the head.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Torres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gordon smiles and moves away.
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres pulls guard.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Torres uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Torres.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gordon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Gordon.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon prevents Torres from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres prevents Gordon from standing back up.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres stops Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Torres!
Rusty Torres retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and juan sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Fedor Mousasi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Mousasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, juan sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi lands a left and a right that sends sanchez crashing to the canvas! Mousasi dives into mount looking to finish!
sanchez is rocked!
It looks like juan sanchez has been cut.
sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Mousasi finish him?
Mousasi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Mousasi! sanchez is backing up but he can't get away as Mousasi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops sanchez and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fedor Mousasi!
Fedor Mousasi retains his light heavyweight title!
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