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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is last mohacian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Flint!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flint.
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirovica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flint tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flint can't break the clinch.
Flint wants to get back to striking at distance but Sirovica won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirovica.
Sirovica jumps guard.
Sirovica looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirovica, not yet.
Sirovica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirovica wants to work for an arm triangle but Flint is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but Flint defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but Flint is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica seems to be looking for submissions.
Flint really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but Flint defending well.
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.
Sirovica is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirovica.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint pushes Sirovica off looking to stand but Sirovica dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flint can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirovica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirovica circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirovica scores with a leg kick.
Sirovica shoots in but Flint avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sirovica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flint's head.
Sirovica throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flint's head.
Flint misses with a hook. Sirovica ducked under it nicely.
Sirovica throws a head kick but Flint moves out of range.
Sirovica lands with a slapping head kick.
Flint connects with a looping right hand.
Sirovica throws out a powerful jab.
Flint wants to clinch but Sirovica slips to the side
and Sirovica counters by clinching up.
Flint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirovica prevents Flint from breaking the clinch.
Sirovica tries to score a body lock takedown but Flint shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Sirovica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flint tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sirovica counters with a head kick. That will keep Flint thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sirovica takes a swing at Flint's ribcage but misses.
Sirovica bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sirovica tries a head kick but it misses.
Flint tries to clinch but Sirovica moves away
and Sirovica counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sirovica lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sirovica has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flint is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sirovica jumps into guard, dragging Flint to the mat.
Sirovica is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica has his foot on Flint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flint works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirovica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flint is looking to stand up but Sirovica won't let him.
Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flint tries to stand but Sirovica is controlling from the bottom.
Sirovica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sirovica working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flint wants to get up but he can't break Sirovica's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica working for a triangle but Flint defends it easily.
Sirovica is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Sirovica looking for a guillotine here but Flint defends easily.
Sirovica looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Sirovica dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flint tries to clinch
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flint's guard now.
Sirovica is pushing down on Flint's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flint is fighting to maintain full guard but Sirovica has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sirovica works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flint defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sirovica.
Flint is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - Flint looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirovica is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flint is surviving well by controlling Sirovica's body position as best he can.
Sirovica looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sirovica working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Sirovica looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sirovica fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sirovica looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flint is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to finish this one by submission but Flint is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sirovica.
Sirovica wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Flint is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flint is controlling an arm, preventing Sirovica from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Flint because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Sirovica is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flint is surviving well by controlling Sirovica's body position as best he can.
Sirovica scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flint?
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Sirovica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirovica has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mehmet Sirovica!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mehmet Sirovica!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mehmet Sirovica!
Mehmet Sirovica wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joxer goes to Stuttgart. John Mayhem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Power!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Mayhem swinging wilding here.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayhem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Power blocks the strikes from Mayhem.
Power is looking for a kimura but Mayhem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Power to get the leverage.
Mayhem keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is keen to just control but Mayhem is a slippery customer.
Mayhem keeping hold of Power's head, controlling as best he can.
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayhem is looking to improve his position.
Mayhem trying to control but Power postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayhem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayhem won't be happy with that.
Mayhem regains half guard there - taking advantage of Power's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mayhem is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mayhem desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayhem defends it well.
Mayhem controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Power dominated that round.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayhem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayhem!
It looks like Paddy Power has been cut.
Mayhem throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a big head kick but Mayhem shrugs it off.
Mayhem clinches with his opponent.
Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayhem tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power is breathing heavily.
Mayhem tries a head kick but it misses.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Power is controlling Mayhem's posture.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power working for submissions but it's allowed Mayhem to get to half guard.
Mayhem stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Power looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount.
Mayhem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Power to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayhem counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Power is looking for a triangle but Mayhem pushes his legs off easily.
John Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mayhem sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mayhem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayhem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
Power is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mayhem pulls his head out easily.
Mayhem tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Power.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Power tries to roll over but Mayhem keeps him under control.
Mayhem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem stops Power from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Mayhem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power taking some punishment here, with Mayhem in his half guard.
Mayhem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mayhem slows the pace down in half guard.
Paddy Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Power.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayhem 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for John Mayhem!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for John Mayhem!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for John Mayhem!
John Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Stick Stickly . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Keller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Keller shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Keller circles away easily
and Keller counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Keller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffin has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Keller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keller trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keller postures up.
Keller wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Keller just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Keller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keller won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Keller preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Griffin's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Keller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Keller on that attempt.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin 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.
Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keller sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two 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.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Keller controlling him for the moment.
Keller wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Greg Keller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Keller just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Keller trying to control but Griffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keller defends it well.
Keller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Keller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin is working for a kimura but Keller is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keller with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keller is controlling Griffin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Griffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Griffin 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. This is the final round!
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position.
Griffin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin looking to finish with strikes here!
Griffin lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Keller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Griffin has control of Keller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keller tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keller is looking to improve his position but Griffin isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffin wants to finish this one by submission but Keller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Griffin.
Keller can't escape the position.
Keller wants to control but Griffin is having none of it.
Keller working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keller wants to hold on but Griffin pushes him away.
Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Griffin scoring with strikes but Keller is staying in there.
Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keller because Griffin loaded up on that one.
Griffin looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keller tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
Keller can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Griffin wants to finish this one by submission but Keller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Griffin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Greg Keller!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Greg Keller!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Greg Keller!
Greg Keller wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JB Say (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Say comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Esposito - You're the Best Around. JB Say could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Williams's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JB Say!
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, Roy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves away from the strike by Say.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Say.
A punch combination from Say misses.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Say.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Say saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Say sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Say throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Say throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Say moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Say misses the jab.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Say.
Say throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Say throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Say drops Williams with a big left hand and mounts him. Williams is in big trouble!
Williams is rocked!
Say knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Say finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Say there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Say tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Say throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Say content just to control the position here.
Say has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Say there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Say looking to control and managing it successfully.
Say avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Say controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. JB Say just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Say lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Williams falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JB Say!
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