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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mauricio Rua looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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187 cm
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruth misses with a straight right.
Kruth throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Kruth tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Kruth counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Kruth with that takedown attempt.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Kruth misses
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check.
A head kick by Kruth misses
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kruth can't break the clinch.
Kruth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruth won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Kruth is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Kruth's ribcage.
Kruth breaks from the clinch.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruth tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruth to the ground. Kruth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rua.
Kruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rua rushes Kruth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruth misses with a head kick.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt - Kruth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruth throws a lazy head kick
and Rua counters with a nice body kick.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Kruth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruth tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruth prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruth is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruth.
Kruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kruth closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Kruth pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruth's head.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorgen Kruth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua gets caught flat footed, as Kruth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruth is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua is working an open guard so Kruth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Kruth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruth is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Kruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Kruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruth throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
A head kick by Kruth misses
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruth is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Kruth is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua uses his free foot to push down on Kruth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kruth.
Kruth is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua lands a heavy elbow.
Kruth trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rua looking to control but Kruth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Rua looking to finish Kruth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruth!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rua is working for a guillotine from mount but Kruth frees his head quite easily.
Rua is landing with some decent strikes but Kruth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruth is looking to clinch.
Kruth darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Rua tries to clinch there but Kruth circles away.
Kruth moves into the clinch.
Kruth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruth scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruth tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruth working the ground and pound but Rua is defending the strikes.
Kruth prevents Rua from escaping the position.
Rua tries to buck Kruth off but Kruth is having none of it.
Rua is trying to buck Kruth off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruth tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruth tries to land a leg kick but Rua saw it coming and moves away.
Kruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruth closes the distance and clinches.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruth swinging wilding here.
Kruth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids the head kick by Kruth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruth.
Rua tries to clinch but Kruth moves away
and Kruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Kruth, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Kruth against the cage but Kruth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kruth throws a lazy head kick
and Rua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kruth!
Rua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kruth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kruth is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kruth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kruth is in a horrible position here. Rua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rua tries to control but Kruth wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth working to try and regain half guard.
Rua punishing his opponent with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kruth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rua trying to control the action but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mauricio Rua.
I think Rua 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esai Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esai Maeda!
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, Jonny Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense.
Maeda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda gets caught flat footed, as Jefferson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Jefferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson drops back looking for a leg! Maeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maeda manages to kick Jefferson off! Jefferson jumps back into Maeda's guard.
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jefferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jefferson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maeda screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jefferson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonny Jefferson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Kouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny DellaBuona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Kouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donny DellaBuona!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DellaBuona has managed to clinch.
DellaBuona lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Steve Kouser has been cut.
DellaBuona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DellaBuona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DellaBuona slips under a jab from Kouser.
Kouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DellaBuona shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DellaBuona throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kouser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kouser had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. DellaBuona is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kouser Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take DellaBuona's back instead.
Kouser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. DellaBuona is defending well though. Kouser let's go of the attempt for now.
Kouser gets his hands free as DellaBuona looks to control.
I really don't envy DellaBuona right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouser is persistently looking for the submission but DellaBuona is defending it well.
Kouser is trying to stick to DellaBuona's back but DellaBuona is turning into Kouser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kouser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DellaBuona.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kouser is on top in guard.
DellaBuona looking to control.
Kouser trying to control the position from guard on top but DellaBuona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kouser won't allow DellaBuona to sweep him here.
DellaBuona is trying to keep Kouser in close.
Kouser stands up out of DellaBuona's guard for a moment - DellaBuona manages to land a nice upkick.
DellaBuona has a closed guard, preventing Kouser from standing up.
Kouser is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DellaBuona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DellaBuona looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kouser wants to sweep here but DellaBuona controlling him for the moment.
DellaBuona tries to free his leg and advance position but Kouser is retaining full guard.
Kouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DellaBuona trying to control the position from guard on top but Kouser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DellaBuona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DellaBuona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kouser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DellaBuona scores a takedown into full mount!
Kouser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DellaBuona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kouser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kouser wants to control but DellaBuona is having none of it.
DellaBuona is in the full mount, landing strikes.
DellaBuona avoids the attempt from Kouser to control.
DellaBuona with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DellaBuona cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kouser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kouser flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kouser wants to control but DellaBuona is having none of it.
DellaBuona scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DellaBuona lands a big elbow.
DellaBuona with good strikes from the mount here!
Kouser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kouser working to try and regain half guard.
Kouser is bucking up trying to escape but DellaBuona cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DellaBuona cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DellaBuona with a couple of short strikes.
DellaBuona looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DellaBuona trying to control but Kouser is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donny DellaBuona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Kouser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kouser misses with a two punch combination.
DellaBuona scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kouser looking for submissions off his back.
DellaBuona slips a nice elbow through Kouser's hands, connecting with Kouser's forehead.
DellaBuona working the head and body with strikes.
Kouser tries to roll over but DellaBuona keeps him under control.
Kouser is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DellaBuona scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kouser wants to improve his position but DellaBuona is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DellaBuona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DellaBuona. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DellaBuona is trying to control the action in half guard but Kouser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DellaBuona connects with a nice short shot to Kouser's temple.
Kouser trying to control but DellaBuona postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DellaBuona takes the fight into the clinch.
DellaBuona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DellaBuona landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DellaBuona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kouser up against the cage.
DellaBuona gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kouser regains guard.
Kouser 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kouser has his foot on DellaBuona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DellaBuona works his way back into a safe position though.
DellaBuona tries to free his leg and advance position but Kouser is retaining full guard.
Kouser has his foot on DellaBuona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DellaBuona works his way back into a safe position though.
DellaBuona preventing the sweep.
Kouser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DellaBuona trying to control but Kouser is working from the bottom.
DellaBuona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kouser is keeping the position for now.
DellaBuona connects with a couple of short punches.
Kouser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DellaBuona sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DellaBuona trying to control the position from guard on top but Kouser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kouser is trying to keep DellaBuona in close.
Kouser striking off his back but it's not causing DellaBuona any problems.
DellaBuona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kouser has momentary wrist control but DellaBuona slips an elbow through the middle.
DellaBuona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kouser tries to strike from the bottom.
Kouser keeping moving, preventing DellaBuona from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kouser swinging wilding here.
Kouser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Kouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DellaBuona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kouser has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DellaBuona doesn't defend quickly enough and Kouser has managed to lock this one up! Can DellaBuona escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kouser on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Kouser!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Babaloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Babaloo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babaloo tries to clinch up but Sutton circles away and keeps his distance.
Babaloo moves into range and clinches up with Sutton.
Babaloo wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutton won't allow it.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babaloo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sutton jumps guard but Babaloo stands there with Sutton around his waist. Sutton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sutton tries to work over Babaloo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton is trying to drag Babaloo to the mat but Babaloo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Babaloo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babaloo has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Sutton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babaloo smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babaloo.
Babaloo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sutton sprawling to the canvas. Babaloo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sutton hang on?
Sutton is rocked!
Babaloo is controlling the pace.
Oh Sutton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton is trying to maintain the position but Babaloo is very close to passing his half guard.
Sutton seems to have got his legs back now.
Sutton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back.
Sutton trying to control but Babaloo postures up.
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.
Babaloo not doing much here.
Sutton trying to control here.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babaloo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sutton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babaloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Babaloo throws a nice looking combination but Sutton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Babaloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sutton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babaloo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babaloo.
Sutton looking to stall.
Babaloo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Babaloo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Babaloo has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Babaloo lands a body shot.
Sutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Babaloo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Sutton jumps guard but Babaloo stands there with Sutton around his waist. Sutton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babaloo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sutton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babaloo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sutton.
Sutton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babaloo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sutton jumps guard but Babaloo stands there with Sutton around his waist. Sutton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Babaloo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Babaloo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babaloo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Babaloo duly obliges.
Sutton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babaloo counters with a single leg into guard. Sutton didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaloo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sutton is trying to control the position but Babaloo postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babaloo stays in close to Sutton's body and controls the position.
Babaloo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babaloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babaloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babaloo stays in close to Sutton's body and controls the position.
Sutton working for a triangle but Babaloo defends it easily.
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.
Sutton working for submissions but it's allowed Babaloo to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sutton.
Sutton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sutton has his foot on Babaloo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babaloo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutton controls Babaloo momentarily but Babaloo frees himself.
Babaloo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Babaloo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babaloo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sutton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sutton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babaloo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babaloo is trying to maintain the position but Sutton is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Babaloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt
and Babaloo moves into the clinch.
Sutton tries to land knees in the clinch but Babaloo avoids the damage to the body.
Sutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutton pulls guard effortlessly.
Sutton keeping full guard, as Babaloo tries to pass.
Babaloo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sutton working for a triangle but Babaloo defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaloo is stalling in the full guard.
Babaloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babaloo stops Sutton from standing up.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sutton is trying to keep Babaloo in close.
Sutton wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babaloo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babaloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Babaloo.
Babaloo throws a nice looking combination but Sutton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Babaloo.
Sutton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaloo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babaloo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babaloo misses with a hook.
Sutton tries to clinch up
and Babaloo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sean Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Babaloo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Babaloo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babaloo.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sutton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babaloo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Babaloo looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Babaloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babaloo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Babaloo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Lungs Like Gallows as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
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, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to clinch up but Rabago circles away and keeps his distance.
Jesse Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rabago closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rabago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Hall stands up and beckons Rabago to join him on the feet.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabago is looking for a kimura here.
Rabago is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rabago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rabago's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rabago hold on?
Hall cracks Rabago with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rabago from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Rabago right now.
Hall looking for the RNC.
Rabago is keeping busy.
Rabago is trapped and Hall is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rabago tries to escape the position.
Rabago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Rabago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabago looks gassed!
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabago has gone for a leg lock! Hall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rabago's guard.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rabago's guard.
Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabago, up you get!
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rabago counters by clinching up.
Rabago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago scores with a takedown into Hall's guard.
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Hall's guard.
Rabago prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Hall's guard.
Hall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rabago!
Hall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabago is trying to escape the mount.
Hall stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Jesse Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jesse Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabago, up you get!
Rabago shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Jesse Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Rabago wants to get back to full guard but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rabago fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rabago counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall throws a series of punches but Rabago avoids them all with ease.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Rabago to the mat.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rabago manages to get himself to full guard.
Hall wants to stand but Rabago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rabago is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Rabago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Rabago up and slammed him! Rabago can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall advances nicely into full mount.
Hall working the ground and pound effectively.
Hall gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rabago with a poor takedown
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a body kick that stops Rabago in his tracks momentarily.
Rabago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Rabago closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabago punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall misses with a body shot
and Rabago counters by clinching up.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rabago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rabago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall lands a knee to the body.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Rabago.
Rabago can't break the clinch.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabago shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Rabago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Rabago 's knee.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Rabago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rabago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rabago, into his guard.
Hall passes Rabago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rabago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rabago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabago tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall closes the distance but Rabago moves to the side
and Rabago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pushes Rabago up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall scores with a takedown into Rabago's guard.
Rabago looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall escapes and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Jesse Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Rabago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hall wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Rabago pushes him off.
Rabago takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabago tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall lands a nice knee to the body.
Rabago jumps guard but Hall stands there with Rabago around his waist. Rabago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hall.
Hall pulls guard successfully.
Rabago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rabago, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is looking to stand up but Rabago won't let him.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall stands and steps away. Rabago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Rabago circles away.
Rabago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Rabago persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabago has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hall.
Rabago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rabago goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hall turns into him and now he's in Rabago's guard.
Adam Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soyoto Kawanoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Ojanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petteri Ojanen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs 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. Petteri Ojanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soyoto Kawanoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petteri Ojanen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawanoki closes the distance and clinches up with Ojanen, looking for a takedown. Kawanoki pushes Ojanen against the cage but Ojanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawanoki misses with a takedown attempt - Ojanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawanoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawanoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kawanoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ojanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kawanoki wants to control from the top but Ojanen keeps moving.
Kawanoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawanoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ojanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawanoki preventing the sweep.
Ojanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ojanen looks gassed!
Ojanen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawanoki is one step ahead there.
Kawanoki is stalling in the full guard.
Kawanoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ojanen is retaining full guard.
Kawanoki wants to control from the top but Ojanen keeps moving.
Kawanoki 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.
Ojanen keeping moving, preventing Kawanoki from controlling successfully.
Ojanen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kawanoki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ojanen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kawanoki's back instead.
Kawanoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawanoki is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Ojanen 's hooks.
Kawanoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Kawanoki wants to hold on but Ojanen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Soyoto Kawanoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawanoki.
Kawanoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ojanen on the ground.
Ojanen is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawanoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ojanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kawanoki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kawanoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ojanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawanoki wants to control from the top but Ojanen keeps moving.
Ojanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kawanoki!
Kawanoki tries to hold on but Ojanen pushes him away.
Kawanoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Soyoto Kawanoki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Kawanoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Ojanen which made him look bad.
Ojanen throws a series of punches but Kawanoki moves out of range.
Kawanoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ojanen as he avoids it easily.
Kawanoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ojanen to the mat! Ojanen manages to get full guard.
Ojanen has his foot on Kawanoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawanoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawanoki preventing the sweep.
Ojanen is looking for a triangle but Kawanoki pushes his legs off easily.
Kawanoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ojanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawanoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ojanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawanoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawanoki stops Ojanen from standing up.
Kawanoki wants to stand but Ojanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kawanoki trying to control but Ojanen is working from the bottom.
Ojanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawanoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Ojanen is trying to keep Kawanoki in close.
Ojanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawanoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawanoki keeping moving, preventing Ojanen from controlling successfully.
Ojanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawanoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawanoki looking to control but Ojanen passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawanoki tries to roll over but Ojanen keeps him under control.
Ojanen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kawanoki!
Kawanoki reaches up to try and control the position but Ojanen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kawanoki rolls and tries to escape and now Ojanen has his back!
Kawanoki is trapped and Ojanen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ojanen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kawanoki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ojanen avoiding Kawanoki 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawanoki is keeping busy.
Kawanoki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kawanoki tries to break free.
Kawanoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ojanen.
Kawanoki is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Ojanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ojanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ojanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawanoki. Kawanoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawanoki shoots in for a double leg but Ojanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ojanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kawanoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ojanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawanoki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ojanen trying to control the action but Kawanoki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawanoki is looking to control Ojanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawanoki avoid being mounted?
Ojanen is looking to take a break and control but Kawanoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawanoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ojanen manages to pass to mount!
Kawanoki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kawanoki trying to control the action but Ojanen just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Ojanen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kawanoki can't escape the position.
Ojanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kawanoki is really stuck here.
Kawanoki fending off the submission attempt from Ojanen.
Kawanoki trying to control the hands but Ojanen breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawanoki fending off the submission attempt from Ojanen.
Ojanen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ojanen looking for the choke from the back.
Kawanoki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kawanoki covering up well under a series of strikes from Ojanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojanen looking for the RNC.
Ojanen 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, Kawanoki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ojanen punishes Kawanoki with strikes from the back mount.
Kawanoki tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petteri Ojanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ojanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petteri Ojanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes to the cage accompanied by Blooddrunk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Silver!
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, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
Sagdiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Sagdiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silver drives through and clinches with Sagdiyev against the cage.
Sagdiyev tries to pull guard but Silver won't allow it.
John Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borat Sagdiyev.
Silver lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silver.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagdiyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Borat Sagdiyev has been cut.
Sagdiyev looks gassed!
Silver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagdiyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sagdiyev missing with knees to the body.
Silver stalling in the clinch.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagdiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands a nice knee to the body.
Silver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagdiyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Borat Sagdiyev's cut even more.
Sagdiyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silver just leaning against Sagdiyev, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Silver.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sagdiyev has eaten all the pies!
Sagdiyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Sagdiyev blocks with his arms.
Sagdiyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Silver lands a high kick to the side of Sagdiyev's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Silver dives into guard, looking to finish.
Sagdiyev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver distracts Sagdiyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silver working some strikes from top position.
Silver landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver landing some decent shots from guard.
Sagdiyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagdiyev, not yet.
Sagdiyev keeping full guard, as Silver tries to pass.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagdiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver cracks Sagdiyev with a big elbow.
Silver has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silver with the ground and pound from mount.
Silver lands a heavy elbow.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagdiyev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silver lands a heavy elbow.
Silver working Sagdiyev over with strikes here.
Silver dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sagdiyev is looking to escape.
Silver scoring with strikes but Sagdiyev is staying in there.
Silver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silver 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.
Silver controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Silver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borat Sagdiyev'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.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silver presses Sagdiyev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver slows down the pace here.
Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagdiyev as he avoids it easily.
Sagdiyev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sagdiyev is breathing heavily.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver with a poor takedown
and Sagdiyev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silver!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver can't escape the position.
Sagdiyev tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Silver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silver is pressing down on Sagdiyev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silver trying to control but Sagdiyev is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver working the ground and pound effectively.
Silver looking to control but Sagdiyev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sagdiyev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sagdiyev looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver tries to control but Sagdiyev wriggling away.
Silver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silver is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sagdiyev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sagdiyev is bucking up trying to escape but Silver cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silver landing strikes from the mount and Sagdiyev is in trouble!
Silver wants to control the pace but Sagdiyev is squirming around nicely.
Silver controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is squirming around, avoiding Silver's attempts to control the action.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagdiyev can do to turn this around?
Silver lands a big shot there that rocks Sagdiyev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sagdiyev's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sagdiyev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silver scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Borat Sagdiyev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver throws a nice head kick!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagdiyev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silver is looking to regain half guard here but Sagdiyev keeps moving and retains side control.
Sagdiyev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Silver wants to control but Sagdiyev postures up.
Silver sneaks back into half guard.
Silver is defending against the submission attempts here by Sagdiyev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is trying to control but can't.
Silver works his way to full guard. Good work.
John Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silver is on top in guard.
Silver trying to control but Sagdiyev is working from the bottom.
Silver forces his way into half guard.
Silver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silver wants to control the pace but Sagdiyev is squirming around nicely.
Silver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sagdiyev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Silver.
Sagdiyev working to try and regain half guard.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Sagdiyev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Borat Sagdiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sagdiyev is looking to escape.
Silver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silver raining down shots from the mount!
Sagdiyev is in all sorts of trouble here.
John Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver controlling the pace for now.
Sagdiyev is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silver 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Silver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donivan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donivan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside misses with a two punch combination.
Hall wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironside which made him look bad.
Ironside throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Ironside pushes him off.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ironside swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Nice sprawl there from Ironside as Hall shoots in.
Ironside dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Ironside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironside throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall wants to clinch up but Ironside keeps it at a distance.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ironside.
Ironside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ironside has a takedown stuffed.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Ironside avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Ironside circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking to score with low kicks.
Hall tries for a takedown but Ironside circles away easily
and Ironside counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bjorn Ironside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donivan Hall.
Ironside wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tries to kick Ironside off but Ironside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ironside seems to be looking for submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall looks gassed!
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ironside seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ironside is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Ironside stops Hall from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hall closes the distance but Ironside moves to the side
and Ironside cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ironside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ironside tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ironside to the ground. Ironside escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ironside.
Ironside moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hall goes down! Can Ironside finish him!?
It looks like Donivan Hall has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Ironside lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironside slips nicely into half guard.
Ironside working Hall over with strikes.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironside.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Ironside sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Ironside has control of the leg.
Ironside is looking to stall here but Hall recovers full guard.
Ironside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ironside tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Ironside 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.
Ironside with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ironside counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hall!
BOOM! Ironside connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donivan Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Ironside.
Hall moves forwards but Ironside connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall tries to clinch but Ironside moves away
and Ironside counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironside sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Ironside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Ironside eventually gives up the hold.
Ironside is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ironside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Ironside eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironside throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ironside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ironside is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ironside to get the leverage.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ironside throws a strike but Hall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Ironside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall won't allow Ironside to sweep him here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ironside here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ironside looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall wants to stand but Ironside has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ironside manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ironside punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Ironside tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Ironside looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bjorn Ironside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironside goes for an armbar but Hall turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hall.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Ironside had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hall is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ironside Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hall's back instead.
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.
Ironside tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Hall looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ironside misses with punches from the back.
Hall staying busy and making it hard for Ironside to control.
Hall holding both Ironside 's hands and preventing any damage.
Will Ironside go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ironside is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hall with him. Hall is trying to defend but Ironside has an arm under the chin now! Hall grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Ironside!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor comes into the arena with Before I Forget blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch but Tractor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levesque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levesque goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hector Tractor has been cut.
Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tractor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tractor lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Tractor.
Levesque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tractor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levesque has had enough of the clinch but Tractor keeps him there for the moment.
Tractor breaks the clinch.
Tractor misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tractor scores with a hook to the body. Levesque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Levesque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tractor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jason Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Tractor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tractor.
It looks like Jason Levesque has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws a combination that misses
and Tractor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Levesque looks for a takedown but Tractor sprawls well.
Tractor scores with a hook to the body. Levesque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Levesque looks gassed!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tractor.
Tractor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tractor has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tractor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Tractor.
Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Tractor breaks the clinch.
Tractor lands a two punch combo.
Tractor drops Levesque with a nice combination! Tractor dives into Levesque's guard, looking to finish!
Levesque is rocked!
Tractor gets to his feet - Levesque follows without any prompting.
Levesque is still on wobbly legs! Can Tractor finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tractor drops Levesque with a left right combo! Tractor follows him down to the ground into side control.
That has opened up Jason Levesque's cut even more.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tractor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levesque on the ground.
Levesque seems to have recovered his senses.
Levesque tries to buck Tractor off but Tractor is having none of it.
Tractor cracks Levesque with a big elbow.
The referee asks Tractor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tractor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tractor working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Levesque trying to remain calm as Tractor controls from the top position.
Levesque is trying to improve his position.
Levesque sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tractor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Tractor is controlling well.
Tractor slows the pace down in half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
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.
Levesque missing with punches from the bottom.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Tractor has control of the leg.
Levesque is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tractor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tractor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tractor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levesque fails to pull guard.
Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Tractor lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tractor.
Tractor digs a right hand underneath Levesque's ribcage. Levesque let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tractor misses with a knee strike.
Tractor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tractor cracks the inside of Levesque's front leg.
Levesque takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Tractor catches Levesque right on the button with a cross.
Levesque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tractor finds it's way round the side to connect with Levesque's head.
Levesque misses with a double jab
and Tractor counters with a thumping low kick.
Tractor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Levesque.
Levesque is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levesque throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Tractor does it's job there.
Tractor scores with a nice right hand.
The cut above Jason Levesque's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tractor tries to bum rush Levesque with a series of wild strikes but Levesque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tractor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hector Tractor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levesque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tractor throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Tractor looks to land a combination but Levesque avoids it well.
Tractor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levesque can do to turn this around?
Levesque tries to clinch but Tractor moves away
and Tractor counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tractor clinches.
Levesque tries to break the clinch but Tractor is controlling the position.
Tractor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tractor.
Levesque blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tractor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levesque backwards.
Tractor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levesque drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tractor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tractor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tractor on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tractor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tractor.
Tractor keeps control of Levesque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Tractor on the inside.
Tractor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tractor pushes Levesque back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tractor scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tractor.
Tractor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tractor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tractor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tractor clobbers Levesque with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tractor keeps the fight on the outside.
Hector Tractor is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Levesque misses.
Levesque closes the distance but Tractor moves to the side
and Tractor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Levesque's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Levesque looks to clinch
and Tractor moves into the clinch.
Tractor lands a body shot.
Tractor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tractor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tractor breaks from the clinch.
Levesque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tractor.
A jab from Tractor does it's job there.
Levesque throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tractor counters with a nice body shot.
Tractor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tractor clinches up with Levesque and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Tractor to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tractor for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tractor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Levesque tries to clinch
and Tractor counters with a left and a right that stings Levesque.
Tractor scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tractor, right into the meat.
Levesque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tractor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tractor rushes Levesque and presses him up against the cage.
Tractor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Levesque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tractor breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tractor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tractor moves into the clinch.
Tractor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tractor working aggressively here.
Tractor lands a body shot.
Levesque gets control of Tractor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Levesque will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tractor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levesque throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tractor wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tractor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tractor won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Tractor trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tractor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tractor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tractor stands and throws Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor controls the position.
Tractor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Levesque gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tractor not doing much here.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Tractor is controlling well.
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.
Tractor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque strikes from the bottom but Tractor passes into mount!
Tractor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tractor. That's going to slow Levesque down.
Tractor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Levesque takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tractor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Levesque momentarily.
Levesque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levesque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tractor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tractor lands a jab to the nose.
Levesque tries to clinch
and Tractor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Levesque's knee momentarily.
Tractor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Levesque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Tractor!
Hector Tractor retains his middleweight title!
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