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UVL Xmc: Last Dance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kyed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonston Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Kyed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Justin Kyed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonston Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kyed.
Kyed closes the distance and clinches.
Kyed with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jonston Johnson has been cut.
Kyed with a knee to the head.
Kyed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyed misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Kyed tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kyed won't allow it.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kyed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kyed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kyed's back instead.
Kyed staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kyed has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Kyed buck him off.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Kyed do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kyed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonston Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson shoots in but Kyed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jonston Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kyed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justin Kyed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonston Johnson.
Kyed tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kyed.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kyed shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kyed sprawls well.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Kyed sprawls well.
Kyed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kyed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyed stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kyed. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Kyed throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Kyed instigates a clinch.
Kyed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson jumps guard but Kyed stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kyed.
Kyed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kyed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyed looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson jumps guard but Kyed stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kyed.
Johnson gets control of Kyed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kyed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyed as he jumps to the side.
Kyed tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyed is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyed tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kyed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Kyed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonston Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyed has managed to clinch.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyed is one step ahead there.
Kyed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Kyed controlling him for the moment.
Kyed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyed manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Kyed is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kyed is keeping the position.
Johnson stops Kyed from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyed keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonston Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonston Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyed throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyed blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kyed.
Kyed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyed is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Kyed circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Kyed lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kyed misses with a head kick.
Kyed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyed clinches with his opponent.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Kyed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson avoiding damage as Kyed throws knees to the body.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Kyed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyed manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyed pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kyed keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kyed had his way with Jonston Johnson in that round.
The cut man is working on Jonston Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick by Kyed misses
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Kyed wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kyed keeps moving.
Johnson postures up in Kyed's guard and throws a big left but Kyed blocks it.
Johnson trying to control but Kyed is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Kyed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justin Kyed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Kyed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonston Johnson.
Kyed tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyed tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyed to the ground. Kyed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Kyed misses
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kyed!
Kyed is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonston Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Kyed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Loyd Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Loyd Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo tries to clinch up.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Burns! Oh, that's hurt him - Trujillo falls to the canvas and Burns follows him into side control.
It looks like Manuel Trujillo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo tries to improve position but can't.
Burns moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns wants to stand but Trujillo has his arm trapped.
Trujillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo looks gassed!
Burns taking a breather here.
Burns tries to get to his feet but Trujillo is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Burns in his guard.
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.
Trujillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trujillo keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loyd Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Trujillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trujillo fails to land the takedown.
Burns clobbers Trujillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Burns lands but Trujillo takes it in his stride.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Burns with a jab.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trujillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trujillo off to one side.
Loyd Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Burns.
Trujillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trujillo tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trujillo is breathing heavily.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trujillo's defenses.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trujillo's face.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Loyd Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Trujillo.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trujillo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trujillo breaks from the clinch.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns throws a head kick that Trujillo semi-blocks.
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.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Burns.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Trujillo pushes Burns against the ropes but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trujillo's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns letting Trujillo take a breather here.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trujillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Trujillo misses with a knee to the head.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loyd Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Trujillo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trujillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Trujillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trujillo on the ground.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Trujillo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Burns is trying to control Trujillo's posture but Trujillo avoids it.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns stops Trujillo from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Trujillo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Trujillo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Trujillo moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loyd Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Trujillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns has Trujillo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trujillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Trujillo avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Trujillo avoiding damage.
Trujillo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trujillo's face.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo pushes Burns back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trujillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loyd Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Trujillo.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trujillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trujillo's face.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trujillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trujillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Trujillo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Trujillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Trujillo on that attempt.
Manuel Trujillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns lands a head kick!
Burns connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Trujillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trujillo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horrible takedown by Trujillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns which made him look bad.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loyd Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trujillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Loyd Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manuel Trujillo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trujillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Trujillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trujillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Trujillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trujillo has Burns pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trujillo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo has Burns pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loyd Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Trujillo.
Trujillo takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Trujillo trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trujillo's defenses.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Trujillo jumps guard but Burns stands there with Trujillo around his waist. Trujillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns lands an elbow just above Trujillo 's eye.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trujillo wants a takedown.
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.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trujillo's face.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trujillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo pulls guard.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns wants to stand but Trujillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loyd Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loyd Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Jensen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Good knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Ryan Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Tandy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a hook but Tandy avoids it easily.
Jensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tandy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tandy ducks right into an uppercut from Jensen.
Jensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tandy.
Jensen cracks Tandy with an open hand slap.
Jensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jensen throws a sloppy head kick and Tandy moves out of range easily.
Jensen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jensen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jensen connects with a crisp jab.
Tandy is rocked!
Tandy misses with a head kick.
Tandy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jensen finish him?
A head kick by Jensen - that's a beauty! Tandy is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Jensen can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Jensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaosai Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaosai Angel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonQulik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Angel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VonQulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VonQulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angel is looking for a triangle but VonQulik pushes his legs off easily.
VonQulik wants to pass the guard but Angel is keeping the position.
Angel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. VonQulik is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Angel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take VonQulik's back instead.
VonQulik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
VonQulik is trying to get back to full guard.
VonQulik moves into full guard.
VonQulik looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Angel is defending well. VonQulik quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Angel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! VonQulik celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge VonQulik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joesph peery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoki Yoshikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that joesph peery has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily joesph peery seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joesph peery!
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, Naoki Yoshikuni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshikuni clinches.
peery lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yoshikuni is looking to improve his position.
peery tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yoshikuni controls his leg.
peery is thwarting Yoshikuni's attempts to control the position.
Yoshikuni looking for submissions off his back.
peery wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshikuni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
peery is thwarting Yoshikuni's attempts to control the position.
peery prevents Yoshikuni from improving his position.
peery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshikuni on the ground.
peery wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
peery tries to keep at a distance but Yoshikuni has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Yoshikuni prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshikuni stops a takedown attempt from peery.
Yoshikuni taking a breather.
peery tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joesph peery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
peery is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshikuni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 joesph peery 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.
Yoshikuni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshikuni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naoki Yoshikuni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshikuni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yoshikuni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but peery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
peery won't allow Yoshikuni to pass to mount.
Yoshikuni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
peery taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikuni looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshikuni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as peery is looking to escape.
Yoshikuni lands a big elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshikuni goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now peery is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikuni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. peery manages to get himself to full guard.
peery is looking to stand up but Yoshikuni isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoshikuni slips nicely into half guard.
Yoshikuni moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Yoshikuni 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.
Yoshikuni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshikuni thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshikuni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshikuni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshikuni tries to clinch there but peery circles away.
joesph peery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshikuni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yoshikuni tries to advance position but instead peery slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yoshikuni is trying for a kimura here. peery looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yoshikuni wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Naoki Yoshikuni!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rogers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Anderson 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.
Anderson motions for Rogers to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Anderson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rogers has his hands clasped together but Anderson extends an breaks Rogers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Anderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seymore Taps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Shoota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymore Taps!
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, King Shoota!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taps shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shoota's guard.
Taps trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taps prevents Shoota from getting back to his feet.
Taps looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taps thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taps drops back looking for a leg! Shoota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoota manages to kick Taps off! Taps jumps back into Shoota's guard.
Taps might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taps wants to control from the top but Shoota keeps moving.
Taps drops back looking for a leg! Shoota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoota manages to kick Taps off! Taps jumps back into Shoota's guard.
Shoota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoota wants to stand and escape but Taps is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taps decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shoota pushes Taps off looking to stand but Taps dives back in and keeps control.
Taps is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoota is defending against the submission attempts here by Taps.
Shoota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taps is breathing heavily.
Taps trying to mount his opponent but Shoota defends it.
Shoota is staying active underneath Taps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shoota can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoota wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoota misses with a few strikes there.
Shoota misses with the combination.
Shoota cracks Taps with an open hand slap.
Shoota misses with a hook. Taps ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoota cracks Taps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taps showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taps stops Shoota from getting back to his feet.
Taps is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shoota is just riding it out for now. Taps eventually gives up the hold.
Shoota wants to get back to his feet.
Taps works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taps passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shoota!
Shoota wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taps controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymore Taps dominated that round.
That's time! Taps's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taps moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taps bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shoota is pushing Taps's head away, looking to escape. Taps manages to hold on to the position though.
Taps trying to control the action but Shoota is working from the bottom.
Taps is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shoota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shoota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taps asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taps looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoota wants to get back to his feet but Taps is dominant here and he's now got Shoota's back!
Taps working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shoota is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Taps has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shoota taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seymore Taps!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Blisner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blisner has chosen Garth Brooks- Friends in Low Places as his entrance music. Al Al Kaholic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Al Al Kaholic !
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, Kirk Blisner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blisner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Kaholic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blisner misses with a two punch combination.
Blisner throws a solid leg kick but Al Kaholic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blisner.
Nice body kick there by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blisner looks to land a right hand but Al Kaholic moved out of range.
Blisner misses with a hook. Al Kaholic ducked under it nicely.
Al Kaholic connects with a high kick.
Al Kaholic scores with a nice body kick.
Al Kaholic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blisner misses with a few strikes there.
Al Kaholic lands with a kick to the temple. Blisner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Kaholic slips a jab and a cross from Blisner.
Some wild striking there from Blisner.
Blisner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blisner looks gassed!
Al Kaholic lands a head kick that stumbles Blisner and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Kirk Blisner has been cut.
Al Kaholic tries to free his leg and advance position but Blisner is retaining full guard.
Al Kaholic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blisner wants to stand but Al Kaholic is controlling the position.
Al Kaholic wants to stand but Blisner is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic trying to control but Blisner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blisner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Kaholic wants to stand and escape but instead Blisner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Blisner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blisner postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blisner trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Kaholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Kaholic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Blisner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al Kaholic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blisner.
Blisner misses with a low kick.
Al Kaholic lands a high kick!
Blisner tries to score with a low kick but Al Kaholic moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Blisner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blisner throws a jab when Al Kaholic was well out of range.
Al Kaholic connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Kaholic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Kaholic moves away from the strike by Blisner.
Al Kaholic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blisner.
Blisner misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Kaholic . That's going to slow Blisner down.
Blisner throws a body punch but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blisner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Kaholic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Kaholic misses with a head kick.
Kirk Blisner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Blisner is predictable there
and Al Kaholic counters with a solid body kick.
Blisner misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Blisner stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Al Kaholic follows into mount!
Blisner is rocked!
Blisner is breathing heavily.
Al Kaholic controlling his opponent.
Al Kaholic tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Blisner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Al Kaholic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blisner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Kaholic .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blisner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blisner tries to lock up and control but Al Kaholic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Kaholic wants to take Blisner's back here but Blisner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Al Kaholic is looking to stand but Al Kaholic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blisner is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Blisner's cut.
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.
Blisner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blisner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Kaholic .
Al Al Kaholic is winning the standup battle so far.
Blisner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Kaholic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blisner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Blisner misses
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice body kick.
Blisner throws a series of punches but Al Kaholic avoids them all with ease.
Blisner throws a series of punches but Al Kaholic avoids them all with ease.
Al Kaholic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blisner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Kaholic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Kaholic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blisner can do to turn this around?
Al Kaholic lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blisner looks to land a combination but Al Kaholic avoids it well.
Al Al Kaholic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Kaholic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blisner.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blisner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blisner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Kaholic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blisner is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Kaholic finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Kaholic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Kaholic scores with a kick to the body.
Blisner seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Kaholic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Al Kaholic lands but Blisner takes it in his stride.
Blisner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Al Kaholic lands a big head kick that sends Blisner to the canvas! Al Kaholic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Al Kaholic !
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