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IGR 48 - Ascend PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Jesse James told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
James forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
James blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Thompson tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Thompson wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but James has control.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James decides to pull guard.
Thompson stops James from standing up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson is breathing heavily.
James wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thompson tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
Thompson tries to hold on but James postures up.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Thompson wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
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!
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
Thompson is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
James working away.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for James.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!
James with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but James moves away
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stops Thompson from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with James.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
James wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse James.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
James has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from James as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
James is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
James punching from the bottom.
Thompson is stalling here. James is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thompson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and James has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
James taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working away.
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
Thompson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Thompson tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
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.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Thompson tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
James gets a clinch.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James advances to half guard.
Thompson tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
James with the ground and pound but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Its dark and hell is hot. Quinton Liddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Dante's chin.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dante!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to clinch up.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Dante circles away.
Dante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddell throws out the jab.
Dante swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Liddell forces Dante back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell has his foot on Dante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dante works his way back into a safe position though.
Liddell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dante is defending well. Liddell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dante has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Liddell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjurstrom comes into the arena with Bullet for my Valentine - Hand of Blood blaring out of the sound system. Marco Bjurstrom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Love's chin.
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Love!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Love crumples to the floor! Bjurstrom milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Bjurstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fistina aguilera (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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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fistina aguilera!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aguilera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from aguilera.
aguilera has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch.
aguilera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
aguilera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from aguilera.
aguilera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
aguilera pushes Blaze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
aguilera lands a body shot.
aguilera digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaze goes for a takedown in the clinch but aguilera prevents it.
Blaze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but aguilera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaze drops down looking for an ankle pick but aguilera pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt - aguilera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze tries to move into range but aguilera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
aguilera moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilera stalling the fight.
aguilera lands a body shot in the clinch.
aguilera lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from aguilera.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
aguilera with a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Blaze has been cut.
aguilera throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from aguilera.
aguilera lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from aguilera.
aguilera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
aguilera tries a knee to the head but Blaze blocks it.
aguilera lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from aguilera.
Blaze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blaze is rocked!
aguilera is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
aguilera lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
aguilera breaks the clinch.
aguilera rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aguilera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from aguilera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from aguilera.
Blaze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
aguilera is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
aguilera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
aguilera lands a body punch.
Blaze takes a shot to the head.
aguilera lands with a right to the head.
aguilera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
aguilera cracks Blaze with a nice body shot.
aguilera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
aguilera lands with a left to the head.
aguilera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from aguilera.
aguilera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
aguilera scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
aguilera scores with a shoulder strike.
aguilera misses with a knee strike.
aguilera pushes Blaze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
aguilera lands a right hand.
aguilera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
aguilera moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from aguilera.
aguilera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
aguilera stalls.
aguilera misses with the head strike.
aguilera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
aguilera taking a breather.
aguilera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaze or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aguilera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
aguilera lands a hook to the side of the head.
aguilera tries a knee to the head but Blaze blocks it.
Still in the clinch, aguilera scores with a nice short uppercut.
aguilera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from aguilera.
aguilera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blaze has aguilera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. aguilera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
aguilera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
aguilera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
aguilera fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaze in the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
aguilera digs a right hand into Blaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaze's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fistina aguilera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Blaze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
aguilera throws a nice outside leg kick.
aguilera lands a high kick to the side of Blaze's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! aguilera dives into guard, looking to finish.
Oh Blaze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
aguilera gets to his feet. Blaze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blaze shoots in but aguilera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
aguilera lands a front kick.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze avoids the head kick by aguilera.
aguilera misses with a head kick.
aguilera rushes Blaze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from aguilera.
aguilera effectively controlling the action here.
aguilera receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
aguilera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
aguilera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilera manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aguilera misses with a head kick.
A head kick from aguilera lands but Blaze takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from aguilera.
aguilera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
fistina aguilera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
aguilera throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
aguilera closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, aguilera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
aguilera lands a body punch.
Blaze goes for a takedown in the clinch but aguilera prevents it.
aguilera breaks from the clinch.
aguilera throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Blaze tries to clinch up but aguilera circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aguilera clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
aguilera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
A short left from aguilera.
Blaze fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for aguilera.
aguilera missing with knees to the body.
aguilera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
aguilera stops a takedown attempt from Blaze.
fistina aguilera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
aguilera is pressed up against the cage. Blaze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag aguilera down to the mat. aguilera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
aguilera throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
aguilera clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
aguilera gets underhooks to prevent Blaze's takedown attempt.
aguilera pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from aguilera.
aguilera manages to break the clinch.
aguilera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
aguilera clinches.
aguilera is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by aguilera.
aguilera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
aguilera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaze's face.
aguilera looking to throw knees to the head but Blaze is blocking nicely.
aguilera scores with a nice hook to the head.
aguilera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
fistina aguilera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
aguilera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blaze.
aguilera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
aguilera thuds his right hand into Blaze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aguilera thows a body shot but no joy.
aguilera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
aguilera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
aguilera lands with a nice body kick.
aguilera fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaze in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
aguilera closes the distance and clinches.
aguilera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
aguilera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for aguilera.
A short body shot lands from aguilera as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fistina aguilera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Blaze's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
aguilera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaze.
Blaze blocks a head kick by aguilera.
aguilera clinches with his opponent.
aguilera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blaze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blaze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
aguilera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
aguilera prevents a takedown attempt there.
aguilera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
fistina aguilera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from aguilera.
Blaze tries to clinch
and aguilera counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for aguilera.
aguilera lands a right hand.
aguilera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, aguilera scores with a nice short uppercut.
aguilera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for aguilera.
aguilera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
aguilera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from aguilera.
aguilera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blaze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
aguilera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
aguilera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
aguilera just leaning against Blaze, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from aguilera.
aguilera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
aguilera takes the fight into the clinch.
aguilera lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze drops down looking for an ankle pick but aguilera pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
aguilera forces Blaze back against the cage and clinches.
aguilera lands a body shot.
aguilera swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from aguilera.
aguilera lands with a short shot to the head.
aguilera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaze.
aguilera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
aguilera cracks Blaze with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from aguilera as the two fighters clinch.
aguilera connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
A short right from aguilera.
aguilera scores with a hook to the body.
aguilera misses with a knee strike.
aguilera lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for aguilera.
aguilera lands a body punch in the clinch.
aguilera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
aguilera missing with knees to the body.
aguilera lands an elbow just above Blaze 's eye.
aguilera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
aguilera instigates a clinch.
Blaze managing to block the knees to the body from aguilera.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
aguilera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
aguilera scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. aguilera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from aguilera.
aguilera scores with a hook to the body.
aguilera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
aguilera lands a nice shot to the body.
aguilera throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
aguilera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
aguilera has managed to clinch.
aguilera is pushing Blaze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
fistina aguilera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
aguilera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danny Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as aguilera controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
fistina aguilera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well aguilera 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... fistina aguilera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Said Tap Him Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap Him Out comes to the cage accompanied by It's Time For War by LL Cool J. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Said Tap Him Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tap Him Out looks for a takedown but Usagi sprawls well.
Tap Him Out drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Usagi is trying to keep Tap Him Out in close.
Tap Him Out works over Usagi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tap Him Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Usagi has wrist control.
Tap Him Out scoring with some ground and pound.
Tap Him Out stays in close to Usagi's body and controls the position.
Usagi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tap Him Out is defending well. Usagi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tap Him Out has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Usagi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miyamoto Usagi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Glass Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Miller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Joe lands a decent shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Miller postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Miller trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Miller wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
Joe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Joe striking from the bottom.
Miller wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller wants to control but Joe is keeping busy.
Miller tries to kick Joe off but Joe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller punching from the bottom.
Joe is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller gets full guard.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller looks gassed!
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Miller's guard.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Miller's guard.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Miller's guard.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Miller looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller trying to control here.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Joe winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Miller's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe 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.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Joe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.
Joe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Joe striking from the bottom here.
Miller 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe looking for a triangle here. Miller is fighting it but it looks tight! Joe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Miller is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glass Joe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Busta Rhymes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
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, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a head kick that Rhymes semi-blocks.
It looks like Busta Rhymes has been cut.
Rhymes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chinaski, pushing him back against the cage.
Chinaski scores with a shot to the side of Rhymes's head.
Rhymes is trying to stall.
Chinaski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chinaski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chinaski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhymes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhymes will feel that in the morning.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chinaski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhymes is breathing heavily.
Rhymes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chinaski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chinaski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chinaski cracks the inside of Rhymes's front leg.
Chinaski misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chinaski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhymes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chinaski!
Chinaski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Rhymes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhymes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chinaski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhymes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinaski. Chinaski obviously looking to wear him down.
Chinaski misses with the combination.
Rhymes fails to land the takedown.
Rhymes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhymes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chinaski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhymes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chinaski. That one must have hurt.
Chinaski misses with a double jab.
Chinaski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chinaski.
A solid body kick from Chinaski.
Nice body kick from Chinaski.
Rhymes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chinaski counters with a low kick, right behind Rhymes 's knee.
Chinaski lands a head kick. Rhymes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Busta Rhymes's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands a jab to Rhymes's midsection.
Rhymes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chinaski fails to land with a series of punches.
Chinaski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhymes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chinaski. That one must have hurt.
Henry Chinaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chinaski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chinaski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski throws a series of strikes that have Rhymes backpedaling.
Chinaski throws a head kick that Rhymes semi-blocks.
Busta Rhymes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rhymes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chinaski.
Chinaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chinaski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rhymes takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski stuns Rhymes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chinaski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chinaski throws a one two combo.
Jeez, Busta Rhymes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chinaski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chinaski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Rhymes misses.
Chinaski connects with a high kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Busta Rhymes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Chinaski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shah Rokhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabbit's entrance music is My Opponent is a Infidel. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shah Rokhan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokhan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rokhan tries to clinch but Rabbit is having none of it.
Rokhan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rabbit is looking for a sweep.
Rokhan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit is trying to buck Rokhan off.
Rabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rabbit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rokhan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rokhan trying to control the action but Rabbit is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit trying his best to control but Rokhan has mounted him.
Rokhan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rabbit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rabbit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rokhan moves into range and clinches up with Rabbit.
Rabbit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rabbit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rokhan smiles and moves away.
Shah Rokhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokhan to the mat! Rokhan manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit throwing strikes from guard but Rokhan blocks nicely.
Rokhan is trying to control the position but Rabbit postures up.
Rabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rokhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rokhan controlling Rabbit's posture.
Rabbit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit is looking to advance position but Rokhan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit wants to control but Rokhan is having none of it.
Rabbit can't escape the position.
Rabbit is working hard here to advance position.
Rokhan avoids the attempt from Rabbit to control.
Rokhan trying to control but Rabbit is having none of it.
Rabbit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rokhan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Rabbit is looking to get to half guard.
Rabbit throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rokhan. What's that going to do exactly?
Rabbit working to try and regain half guard.
Rabbit is squirming around, avoiding Rokhan's attempts to control the action.
Rabbit can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shah Rokhan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rokhan doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rabbit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rokhan wants to control the position but Rabbit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rokhan trying to control here.
Rabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rabbit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rokhan to get to his feet.
Rokhan misses with a wild body shot.
Rabbit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Rokhan. No joy for Rabbit on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit shoots in for a takedown but Rokhan shows good takedown defense.
Rokhan has his takedown stuffed
and Rabbit counters with a single leg into guard. Rokhan didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabbit trying to control but Rokhan is working from the bottom.
Rabbit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rokhan's guard.
Rabbit is keen to just control but Rokhan is a slippery customer.
Rokhan is looking for a sweep. Rabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan trying to control but Rabbit postures up.
Rabbit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rabbit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rokhan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rabbit trying to control but Rokhan is having none of it.
Rabbit landing strikes from the mount and Rokhan is in trouble!
Roger Rabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rokhan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rabbit tries to control but Rokhan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rabbit wants to control the pace but Rokhan is squirming around nicely.
Rabbit with shots to the head and body - Rokhan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rabbit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rokhan is now in Rabbit's guard. A big mistake from Rabbit there, giving up the dominant position!
Rabbit wants to control the position but Rokhan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rokhan wants to control but Rabbit is keeping him busy.
Rokhan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit manages to get to full guard.
Rokhan wanted to stand there but Rabbit had control of the position.
Rabbit trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rokhan manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokhan keeping moving, preventing Rabbit from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabbit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rabbit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rokhan counters with a series of strikes. Rabbit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rokhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rabbit counters with a takedown into side control.
Rokhan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rabbit thows a huge punch but Rokhan dodges it nicely.
Rokhan wants to get back to full guard.
Rabbit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rokhan controls his leg.
Rabbit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rokhan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rabbit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokhan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbit is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rabbit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rokhan counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Rokhan.
Rokhan throws an elbow but it misses.
Rokhan lands a nice uppercut.
Rokhan jumps guard and drags Rabbit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rokhan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but Rokhan is retaining full guard.
Rokhan is working an open guard so Rabbit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rokhan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabbit has his takedown stuffed
and Rokhan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabbit's guard.
Rabbit looking to control but Rokhan passes into half guard.
Rabbit is looking for a sweep. Rokhan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan trying to pass the guard but Rabbit defending well.
Rabbit tries to roll over but Rokhan keeps him under control.
Rabbit misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rabbit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rabbit wants to sweep but no luck.
Rabbit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rokhan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rokhan gets caught flat footed, as Rabbit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rokhan wants to stand but Rabbit is controlling the position.
Rokhan looking for a sweep. Not yet Rokhan, not yet.
Rabbit pushes down on Rokhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbit uses his free foot to push down on Rokhan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rokhan.
Rabbit lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shah Rokhan.
I think Rokhan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shah Rokhan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack maidison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). maidison has chosen Linkin Park In the End as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jack maidison!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with maidison, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
maidison slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A big head kick from Johnson and maidison is sent sprawling to the canvas!
maidison is rocked!
It looks like jack maidison has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
maidison is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson controlling from the top position.
maidison is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
maidison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
maidison seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson wants to stand but maidison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
maidison moves out of range of the strikes.
maidison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
maidison shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but maidison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
maidison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
maidison shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
maidison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that maidison ducks under and follows up with a left that maidison also avoids with ease.
maidison slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
maidison gets a takedown into half guard.
maidison is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
maidison controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but maidison has control of the leg.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute maidison jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
maidison happy to just control the position for now.
maidison working away.
maidison takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
maidison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to buck maidison off but maidison is having none of it.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as maidison stalls from top position.
maidison wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, jack maidison just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
maidison gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
maidison content to control rather than advance.
Johnson pushes maidison off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
maidison shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeBron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack maidison.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
maidison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but maidison persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
maidison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
maidison dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but maidison is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jack maidison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
maidison clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
maidison wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson keeps control of maidison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by maidison or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from maidison. maidison gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack maidison.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a right hand that maidison ducks under and follows up with a left that maidison also avoids with ease.
maidison staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a right hand that maidison ducks under and follows up with a left that maidison also avoids with ease.
maidison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
maidison is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but maidison is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
maidison wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
maidison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson is pressing down on maidison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
maidison trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson punching to the body, from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but maidison passes easily into half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. maidison is working away from the top position though.
maidison trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
maidison prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
maidison scores a takedown into full mount!
maidison tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
maidison content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding maidison's attempts to control the action.
maidison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
maidison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
maidison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
maidison controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack maidison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jack maidison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
maidison tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt maidison.
maidison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
maidison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maidison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but maidison sees it coming and moves out of range.
maidison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
LeBron Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack maidison.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by maidison.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
maidison wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as maidison stalls from top position.
Johnson tries to bench press maidison off him but maidison keeps the position.
maidison happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
maidison trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
maidison moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and maidison moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but maidison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from maidison.
maidison shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed maidison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
maidison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
maidison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
maidison wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
maidison looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing maidison from controlling successfully.
maidison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
maidison looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing maidison from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by maidison or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson looks to land a combination but maidison avoids it well.
maidison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
maidison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
maidison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to jack maidison.
I think maidison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jack maidison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. israel kamakawiwo'ole - Hawaii '78 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Kai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Kai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Grappling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grappling.
Kai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grappling's waist but Grappling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kai off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Kai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grappling finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
Kai tries to clinch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a series of punches but Kai avoids them all with ease.
Kai tries to clinch up.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Grappling misses with a wild combination.
Kai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling scores with the left hand. Kai knows he should have avoided that one.
Kai dodges the punch combination from Grappling.
Kai misses with a takedown attempt - Grappling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grappling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grappling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kai's head.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grappling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kai. Kai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grappling lands a jab to the nose.
Kai tries to clinch up.
Grappling lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai is looking to clinch but Grappling is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Grappling as he connects with a hook.
Grappling feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
Grappling connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling connects with a looping right hand.
Grappling cracks Kai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grappling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kai to stand back up!
Kai is rocked!
Crack! Grappling connects with the perfect overhand right and Kai falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grappling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Grappling!
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