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GAMMA #63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Yeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Money (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ash Yeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JT Money!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Money pushes Yeo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ash Yeo has been cut.
Yeo looking for a takedown.
Yeo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like JT Money has been cut.
Money pulls guard successfully.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Money is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Yeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yeo tries to get to full guard but Money has control of the leg.
Money is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money works his way into side control.
Money has control of an arm but Yeo manages to advance to Money's back!
Money struggling to keep hold of the position.
Money is trying to stick to Yeo's back but Yeo is turning into Money. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Money's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yeo.
Yeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Money is retaining full guard.
Money seems keen to control Yeo's posture.
Money will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Money keeping moving, preventing Yeo from controlling successfully.
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.
Yeo advances to half guard.
Yeo is pressing down on Money's thigh, looking to free his foot. Money is holding on for now.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeo is working away from the top position though.
Money looks gassed!
Money is refusing to be controlled, as Yeo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yeo, pushing him back against the cage.
Yeo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yeo can't get the takedown.
Yeo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yeo tries for a takedown but Money manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Yeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeo tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Yeo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash Yeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money has Yeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeo scores with a knee to the head.
Yeo swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Yeo.
Yeo managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
Yeo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Money pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Money tries to pull guard but Yeo holds him up against the cage and eventually Money drops back down to his feet.
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yeo closes the distance but Money moves to the side
and Money counters with a single leg into guard. Yeo didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Money has passed into half guard!
Money is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeo actively working from the bottom here.
Money takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeo is trying to stand back up but Money is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Money dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yeo can't get the takedown.
Money looking for a takedown.
Yeo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Money is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yeo to the mat. Yeo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yeo wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Money gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yeo is working an open guard so Money takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yeo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Money counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yeo is letting Money control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Yeo is not content to let Money control the position.
Money gets to mount! Yeo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Money content just to control the position here.
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.
Money prevents Yeo from getting the reversal.
Money controlling from the full mount.
Yeo is working to get back to half guard.
Money controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yeo is now in Money's guard. A big mistake from Money there, giving up the dominant position!
Money keeping full guard, as Yeo tries to pass.
Money keeping moving, preventing Yeo from controlling successfully.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Money has a closed guard, preventing Yeo from standing up.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yeo.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeo is one step ahead there.
Yeo advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Money keeping moving, preventing Yeo from controlling successfully.
Yeo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yeo is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but Yeo has managed to sneak the leg through.
JT Money has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.
Yeo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Money won't allow Yeo to pass to mount.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeo is working away from the top position though.
Money tries to get to full guard but Yeo has control of the leg.
Yeo is trying to work for a kimura but Money is defending well.
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.
Yeo trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Money trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yeo looks to clinch
and Money counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yeo won't be happy with that.
Yeo pushes Money away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Money gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yeo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Money pushes Yeo off and gets back to his feet.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yeo as he jumps to the side.
Yeo tries for a takedown but Money circles away easily
and Money decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yeo's guard.
Yeo striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Money controlling from the top position.
Money is looking to advance position but Yeo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeo controlling the position easily from mount.
Yeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ash Yeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeo thowing shots but they're missing.
JT Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Money takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Money 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Nikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Jernquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jernquist has chosen Arne Alligator as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Nikkola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Jernquist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jernquist with that takedown attempt.
Nikkola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernquist tries to clinch up but Nikkola circles away and keeps his distance.
Jernquist tries to bum rush Nikkola with a series of wild strikes but Nikkola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robin Jernquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jernquist throws a right hand that Nikkola ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikkola also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikkola throws a nice looking combination but Jernquist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jernquist misses with a combination
and Nikkola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jernquist's guard.
Jernquist has momentary wrist control but Nikkola slips an elbow through the middle.
Jernquist looks gassed!
Nikkola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernquist, not yet.
Nikkola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikkola landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikkola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jernquist's head.
Nikkola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jernquist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikkola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jernquist, up you get!
Jernquist thows a leg kick but Nikkola checks it
and Nikkola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikkola is working for a kimura but Jernquist is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikkola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jernquist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikkola working the head and body with strikes.
Nikkola in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jernquist tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nikkola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leevi Nikkola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Amburo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maluco Doidelzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Amburo!
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, Maluco Doidelzen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amburo shoots in but Doidelzen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Amburo with that takedown attempt.
Doidelzen is looking to clinch.
Amburo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Amburo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amburo fails with a takedown attempt.
Doidelzen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Amburo sprawling to the canvas. Doidelzen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Amburo hang on?
It looks like Danny Amburo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doidelzen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Doidelzen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Doidelzen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Amburo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Amburo working a defensive guard here.
Amburo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doidelzen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doidelzen is looking to stand up but Amburo won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Amburo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doidelzen circles away.
Amburo is breathing heavily.
Amburo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doidelzen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Amburo sprawling to the canvas. Doidelzen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Amburo hang on?
Amburo is rocked!
Danny Amburo's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doidelzen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oh Amburo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amburo seems to have got his legs back now.
Amburo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amburo is looking to improve his position.
Doidelzen wants to stand but Amburo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Amburo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doidelzen stalks Amburo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amburo's face. Amburo staggers backwards, shaken.
Doidelzen moves in looking to clinch but Amburo pushes him off.
Doidelzen wants to clinch up but Amburo keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doidelzen wants to break free but Amburo has control.
Amburo prevents Doidelzen from breaking the clinch.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Doidelzen is trying to break free.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Amburo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Amburo prevents Doidelzen from breaking the clinch.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Amburo wants a takedown.
Doidelzen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doidelzen can't break the clinch.
Doidelzen is trying to break the clinch but Amburo has him pressed against the cage.
Doidelzen is looking to break free of the clinch but Amburo has double underhooks.
Doidelzen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amburo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Doidelzen has had enough of the clinch but Amburo keeps him there for the moment.
Doidelzen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amburo has him pressed against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Amburo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Doidelzen is trying to break the clinch but Amburo has him pressed against the cage.
Amburo tries for a takedown but Doidelzen manages to get underhooks.
Doidelzen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doidelzen tries to break the clinch but Amburo is controlling the position.
Amburo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doidelzen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doidelzen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Doidelzen wants to get back to striking at distance but Amburo won't allow it.
Amburo looking for a takedown.
Doidelzen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doidelzen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doidelzen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doidelzen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doidelzen prevents the takedown attempt.
Doidelzen wants to break free but Amburo has control.
Doidelzen wants to get back to striking at distance but Amburo won't allow it.
Doidelzen is trying to break free.
Doidelzen can't break the clinch.
Amburo has picked Doidelzen up - he's going for a ride! Amburo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Amburo is tying to control. Doidelzen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doidelzen is trying to stand.
Doidelzen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amburo.
Doidelzen is refusing to be controlled, as Amburo sits in half guard.
Amburo prevents Doidelzen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maluco Doidelzen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Amburo'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.
Amburo shoots in but no luck this time.
Doidelzen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doidelzen clobbers Amburo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amburo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doidelzen pushes Amburo up against the cage in a clinch.
Doidelzen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amburo has him pressed against the cage.
Doidelzen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doidelzen can't break the clinch.
Doidelzen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amburo.
Doidelzen is trying to break free.
Doidelzen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amburo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Amburo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amburo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Doidelzen is trying to keep an underhook but Amburo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Doidelzen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amburo controlling the action here.
Doidelzen is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amburo not doing much here.
Doidelzen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Amburo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amburo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doidelzen is trying to stand up here but Amburo is controlling him well.
Amburo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amburo stops Doidelzen from getting back to his feet.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doidelzen throws a series of punches but Amburo avoids them all with ease.
Amburo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amburo wants to control from the top but Doidelzen keeps moving.
Amburo stops Doidelzen from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doidelzen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amburo trying to control but Doidelzen is working from the bottom.
Amburo stops Doidelzen from standing up.
Amburo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doidelzen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doidelzen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amburo gets a takedown into half guard.
Amburo trying to control from half guard but Doidelzen is working away.
Amburo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doidelzen is not content to let Amburo control the position.
Doidelzen tries to kick Amburo off but Amburo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amburo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doidelzen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amburo stops Doidelzen from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amburo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doidelzen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amburo shoots in looking for a takedown. Doidelzen tries to sprawl out of it but Amburo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doidelzen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doidelzen doesn't manage to clinch there - Amburo circles away.
Maluco Doidelzen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doidelzen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maluco Doidelzen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doidelzen stuffs the takedown.
Doidelzen has managed to clinch.
Doidelzen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doidelzen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amburo has him pressed against the cage.
Doidelzen is trying to break free.
Amburo prevents Doidelzen from breaking the clinch.
Amburo tries for a takedown but Doidelzen manages to get underhooks.
Amburo prevents Doidelzen from breaking the clinch.
Doidelzen wants to break free but Amburo has control.
Doidelzen is looking to break free of the clinch but Amburo has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Amburo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Amburo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Amburo keeps the fight on the outside.
Doidelzen tries to clinch but Amburo is having none of it.
Doidelzen wants to clinch up but Amburo keeps it at a distance.
Amburo looks for a takedown but Doidelzen sprawls well.
Doidelzen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amburo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Doidelzen.
Amburo shoots in for a double leg but Doidelzen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danny Amburo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doidelzen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doidelzen with a jab.
Danny Amburo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doidelzen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doidelzen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doidelzen scores with a three punch combo!
Amburo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doidelzen pinned against the cage. Doidelzen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Amburo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amburo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doidelzen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doidelzen tries to clinch up.
Amburo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doidelzen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amburo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doidelzen tries to avoid it but Amburo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doidelzen to the ground. Doidelzen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Doidelzen as Amburo shoots in.
Amburo shoots in for a double leg but Doidelzen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doidelzen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Doidelzen.
Amburo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doidelzen circles away.
Doidelzen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amburo shoots in but Doidelzen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amburo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doidelzen wants to stand and escape but Amburo is having none of it.
Amburo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amburo wants to control from the top but Doidelzen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doidelzen wants to stand and escape but Amburo is having none of it.
Amburo slips nicely into half guard.
Amburo stops Doidelzen from getting back to his feet.
Doidelzen is in trouble now - Amburo has advanced to mount!
Amburo controlling his opponent.
Amburo looking to finish with strikes here!
Doidelzen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Amburo tries to control but Doidelzen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amburo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doidelzen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Amburo wants to control the pace but Doidelzen is squirming around nicely.
Doidelzen blocking the ground and pound.
Amburo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doidelzen is looking to escape.
Doidelzen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Amburo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doidelzen is trying to stand.
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.
Amburo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doidelzen bucks Amburo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Amburo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doidelzen but Doidelzen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Doidelzen scores with a four punch combination!
Amburo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amburo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doidelzen tries to avoid it but Amburo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doidelzen to the ground. Doidelzen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doidelzen tries to clinch there but Amburo circles away.
Doidelzen throws a combination. Amburo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doidelzen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Doidelzen as Amburo shoots in.
Doidelzen stuffs the takedown attempt from Amburo. Amburo gets slowly back to his feet.
Doidelzen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amburo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amburo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doidelzen swivels and escapes.
Danny Amburo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doidelzen tries to clinch up but Amburo circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amburo walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maluco Doidelzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doidelzen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maluco Doidelzen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Casper Jenkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casper Jenkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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212 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Newell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newell fails with the takedown.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Micah Newell has been cut.
Newell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newell looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Casper Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Newell.
Newell cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Newell.
Newell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins drops Newell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Newell! Jenkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Casper Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gucci Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mane has chosen My Kitchen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gucci Mane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rudy Fernandez's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Fernandez!
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, Gucci Mane!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mane 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 Fernandez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernandez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mane thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mane smiles and moves away.
Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez working the ground and pound effectively.
Fernandez with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Fernandez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fernandez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mane defends it well.
Mane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Mane frees his head quite easily.
Mane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mane wants to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Mane wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fernandez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mane defends it well.
Fernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Gucci Mane has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That has opened up Gucci Mane's cut even more.
Fernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Mane frees his head quite easily.
Mane wants to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Fernandez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mane stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Mane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mane as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mane as he jumps to the side.
Mane misses the shot to the body.
Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mane wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working away.
Mane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mane is trying to control Fernandez's posture but Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mane, who protects the arm well.
Mane gets back to half guard.
Mane is trying to stand back up but Fernandez is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mane tries to roll over but Fernandez keeps him under control.
Mane tries to kick Fernandez off but Fernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gucci Mane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fernandez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez looking to control but Mane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rudy Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Mane frees his head quite easily.
Fernandez wants to take his opponent's back but Mane doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mane is surviving well by controlling Fernandez's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mane tries to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Mane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fernandez.
Fernandez raining down shots from the mount!
Mane is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mane is looking to escape.
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.
Mane tries to reverse the position but Fernandez maintains control.
Fernandez controlling the pace for now.
Fernandez avoids the attempt from Mane to control.
Fernandez has isolated one of Mane's arms. Mane looking to fight him off but Fernandez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dauda Koroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roxanne. Glen McDonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dauda Koroma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koroma tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
Koroma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Koroma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koroma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koroma's back!
McDonald punishes Koroma with strikes from the back mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koroma tries to break free.
Koroma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koroma tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
McDonald is hanging on to Koroma's back as he tries to escape.
Koroma has hold of McDonald's leg, trying to break free but it's let McDonald lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Koroma is turning an unusual color here… he's out! McDonald throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glen McDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peanut Butter Jelly Time. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bruce Leroy enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Leroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leroy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leroy slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Leroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor works Leroy's body with a nice hook.
Leroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leroy.
The fighters circling - Leroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Taylor drops Leroy with a left right combo! Taylor follows him down to the ground into side control.
Leroy is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Leroy has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Leroy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Taylor can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakes comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Me Sexy Jesus -Jesus Himself. Johnny Juggernaut acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Sakes!
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, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut scores with a push kick.
Sakes is breathing heavily.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sakes stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Juggernaut follows into mount!
Sakes is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Sakes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juggernaut controlling from mount.
Sakes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juggernaut controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Juggernaut just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juggernaut tries to bum rush Sakes with a series of wild strikes but Sakes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juggernaut jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juggernaut sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sakes to the ground! Juggernaut dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juggernaut controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut prevents Sakes from getting the reversal.
Juggernaut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakes is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut controlling the pace for now.
Sakes can't escape the position.
Juggernaut controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Juggernaut just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juggernaut fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakes is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakes avoids the body shot from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakes blocks a low kick nicely.
Juggernaut is looking to clinch.
Sakes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Sakes circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juggernaut throws a jab when Sakes was well out of range.
Juggernaut wants to slow Sakes down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Juggernaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sakes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juggernaut looks for the body kick but Sakes saw that one coming.
Sakes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juggernaut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juggernaut goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakes ducks under a wild hook from Juggernaut.
Horrible takedown by Sakes or perhaps it was just good defense by Juggernaut which made him look bad.
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!
Juggernaut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juggernaut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juggernaut keeps Sakes at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Juggernaut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juggernaut throws a jab when Sakes was well out of range.
Sakes slips a jab and a cross from Juggernaut.
Sakes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juggernaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juggernaut can pounce on him.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juggernaut misses with a straight left.
Sakes keeps the fight on the outside.
Juggernaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut wants to clinch.
Juggernaut pushes Sakes away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juggernaut throws a looping overhand right but Sakes ducks down to avoid it.
Juggernaut misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut lands a high kick to the side of Sakes's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Juggernaut dives into guard, looking to finish.
Juggernaut is stalling in the full guard.
Juggernaut advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut decides to stand back up.
Juggernaut lands a big head kick that sends Sakes to the canvas! Juggernaut follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Juggernaut!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Superstar Remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Struve!
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, Manny Wright!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Struve's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Struve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright postures up.
Wright wants to stand but Struve has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright wants to clinch.
Struve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Struve's head.
Struve decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright gets full guard.
Struve trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Struve defends easily.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Struve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is trying to keep Struve in close.
Struve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Struve content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wright is looking for a triangle but Struve pushes his legs off easily.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struve trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright trying to strike off his back.
Wright working for submissions but it's allowed Struve to get to half guard.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wright looks gassed!
Struve winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Struve looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Struve eventually gives up the hold.
Wright is trying to control but Struve passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright tries to bench press Struve off him but Struve keeps the position.
Wright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wright wants to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
Struve breaks from Wright's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struve in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Struve avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Struve dominated that round.
That's time! Struve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struve doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Struve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Struve with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control.
Struve prevents Wright from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wright.
Struve 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.
Wright controlling the position.
Struve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve is looking for a sweep.
Struve gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Struve is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Wright is nestled in close to Struve, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Struve is working away.
Struve wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Struve wants to get back to full guard.
Struve is working hard here to advance position.
Struve wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright in particular looking to stall.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struve ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Manny Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Struve gets back to half guard.
Struve is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struve is trying to get back to full guard.
Struve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright wants to stand up but Struve has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struve keeps working.
Struve is looking to improve his position.
Struve looking for submissions off his back.
Alistair Struve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Struve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Struve's head backwards.
Struve dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Wright looks to clinch
and Struve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Struve.
Wright tries to clinch but Struve is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Struve.
Struve shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wright stands up over Struve, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright tries to stand but Struve is controlling from the bottom.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wright pushing down on Struve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Struve trying to control here.
Wright slips a nice elbow through Struve's hands, connecting with Struve's forehead.
Wright controlling the pace.
Struve flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struve keeps working.
Struve gets full guard.
Struve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wright passes Struve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright prevents Struve from improving his position.
Struve wants to get back to full guard but Wright has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Struve is looking to escape.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Struve hang on?
Wright working Struve over with strikes here.
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Struve is in trouble!
The referee warns Struve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struve can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wright wants to finish this one by submission but Struve is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wright.
Wright landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Struve working to try and regain half guard.
Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Struve frees his head quite easily.
Wright looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Struve swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Struve really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Wright!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cockpunch Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Tonal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cockpunch Jones's chin.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cockpunch Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tonal shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonal.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonal off and has taken his back!
Tonal trying to control but not successfully.
Jones wants to control the position but Tonal frees himself and scrambles - Jones manages to regain control in side control.
Jones wants to control but Tonal is keeping him busy.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonal some visible discomfort.
Jones wants to control but Tonal is keeping him busy.
Jones with the ground and pound but Tonal regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tonal defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Tonal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cockpunch Jones!
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