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CECF Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack the Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack the Ripper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Shady!
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, Jack the Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Ripper throws a head kick that Shady semi-blocks.
the Ripper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the Ripper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shady sprawls well initially but the Ripper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shady missing with punches from the bottom.
Shady trying to control but the Ripper postures up.
Shady tries to roll over but the Ripper keeps him under control.
the Ripper misses with a head shot. Shady uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shady is trying to hold the Ripper in close to prevent damage but the Ripper has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the Ripper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shady is looking to regain half guard here but the Ripper keeps moving and retains side control.
Shady is working hard here to advance position.
Shady trying to control but the Ripper flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
the Ripper doesn't have the hooks in and Shady manages to turn into his guard.
the Ripper wants to stand but Shady is controlling the position.
Shady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the Ripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shady thows a big elbow that misses.
the Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the Ripper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady has his takedown stuffed
so the Ripper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shady is breathing heavily.
the Ripper trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
the Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
the Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Shady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
the Ripper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the Ripper looking to sit in guard and control but Shady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shady tries to free his leg and advance position but the Ripper is retaining full guard.
Shady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
the Ripper wants to sweep here but Shady controlling him for the moment.
the Ripper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shady drops back looking for a leg! the Ripper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and the Ripper manages to kick Shady off! Shady jumps back into the Ripper's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shady misses with a takedown
and the Ripper counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shady can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by the Ripper.
You can see the frustration on Shady's face as the Ripper controls the position.
Shady looking for a sweep but the Ripper has passed into full mount! Oh no!
the Ripper working Shady over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shady is squirming around, avoiding the Ripper's attempts to control the action.
Shady working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack the Ripper 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.
Shady with a lazy takedown attempt
and the Ripper counters with a nice body shot.
the Ripper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
the Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the Ripper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the Ripper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
the Ripper is trying to trip Shady. He has hold of a leg but Shady is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. the Ripper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shady manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shady has hold of the Ripper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and the Ripper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
the Ripper is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shady avoids the attempt from the Ripper to control.
the Ripper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shady tries to control but the Ripper wriggling away.
Shady has control of the Ripper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and the Ripper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shady is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but the Ripper is surviving well by controlling Shady's body position as best he can.
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.
Shady prevents the Ripper from getting the reversal.
Shady throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
the Ripper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shady punching from mount but the Ripper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
the Ripper can't escape the position.
the Ripper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady misses with a head shot.
Shady fails to advance to the Ripper's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Ripper can't escape the position.
Shady trying to control but the Ripper is having none of it.
Shady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shady goes for an armbar but the Ripper turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from the Ripper.
Shady keeping moving, preventing the Ripper from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the Ripper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the Ripper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the Ripper postures up.
the Ripper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
the Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Shady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shady is on top in guard.
Shady stopping the sweep attempt from the Ripper.
the Ripper looking for a guillotine here but Shady defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack the Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shady tries to free his leg and advance position but the Ripper is retaining full guard.
Shady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed the Ripper's guard.
Shady is thwarting the Ripper's attempts to control the position.
Shady is looking to take a break and control but the Ripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the Ripper manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the Ripper is trying to control the position but Shady postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady is working the Ripper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
the Ripper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
the Ripper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
the Ripper is going olschool here, as he tries to force Shady to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shady shrugs it off.
Shady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
the Ripper looking to control but Shady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
the Ripper wants to control the pace but Shady is squirming around nicely.
the Ripper with good strikes from the mount here!
the Ripper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
the Ripper blocks Shady's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shady wants to control but the Ripper is having none of it.
the Ripper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shady is looking to escape.
Shady is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the Ripper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the Ripper looking to control but Shady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the Ripper unloading with bombs!
the Ripper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
the Ripper throws some wild stikes that Shady manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
the Ripper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shady sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
the Ripper is looking to advance position but Shady won't allow it.
the Ripper stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shady throws a leg kick
and the Ripper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shady tries to pull guard but the Ripper holds him up against the cage and eventually Shady drops back down to his feet.
the Ripper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shady tries for a takedown but the Ripper circles away easily
and the Ripper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shady!
Red Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack the Ripper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the Ripper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack the Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well the Ripper 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack the Ripper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Best knockout ever!. The key to victory for Julio Cesar Chavez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cesar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Sherk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sherk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sherk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherk wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavez is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chavez is not content to let Sherk control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavez avoid being mounted?
Chavez tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sherk 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. Chavez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sherk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Sherk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Willer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 Cent - Ready For War. Jack Willer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barry Rogers's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Willer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Willer trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willer has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Willer dodges it nicely.
Willer taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Willer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willer is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers wants to take a breather but Willer is having none of it.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willer defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is tying to control. Willer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers working over Willer with some ground and pound. Willer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Willer pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Willer controls the position from side control.
Rogers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to roll over but Willer keeps him under control.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willer is working away from the top position though.
Rogers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to control Willer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Willer wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Willer is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willer throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Willer stuffs the takedown.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willer with a poor takedown
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Willer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Willer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Willer maintains control.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willer blocks Rogers's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Willer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Willer wants to take Rogers's back but he can't do it this time.
Rogers holds on, trying desperately to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rogers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Willer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers works over Willer with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Willer's head.
Willer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willer's head.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers cracks Willer with a solid left hand.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Willer cracks Rogers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Willer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willer controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Willer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers looks up at the clock and then as Willer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rogers lands some shots froms side control.
Rogers taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
Willer is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barry Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
Rogers landing strikes.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Willer wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Willer throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers lands an elbow.
Willer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Willer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers cracks Willer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Willer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers grinds an elbow into Willer's temple.
Rogers grinds an elbow into Willer's temple.
Willer is looking for a sweep.
Willer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Willer some visible discomfort.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rogers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Willer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rogers 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.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rogers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Willer is letting Rogers control him for a moment.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Willer tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rogers trying to control the action but Willer is working from the bottom.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers cracks Willer with a big right hand but Willer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Willer down.
Willer is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willer wants to clinch
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Rogers is working Willer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Willer wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Willer taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Willer is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing a few strikes.
Willer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Willer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Willer is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Willer in his half guard.
Rogers moves into full guard.
Willer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is striking but Willer is not phased and passes to half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Willer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willer is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willer is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr iLL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr iLL could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Young's 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr iLL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Young!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but iLL keeps working.
Young wants to work for an arm triangle but iLL is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
iLL wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young is sneakily working for an arm triangle but iLL sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to control but iLL is keeping him busy.
Young moves into full mount! iLL won't be happy about that!
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. iLL can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
iLL is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as iLL is looking to escape.
iLL can't escape the position.
Young looking to control but iLL is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young lands a nice shot to the head.
iLL wants to control but Young is having none of it.
Young lands a big elbow.
Young is going olschool here, as he tries to force iLL to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so iLL shrugs it off.
Young trying to control but iLL is having none of it.
Young prevents iLL from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young unloading with bombs!
Young looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Young looks gassed!
iLL wants to control but Young is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young prevents iLL from getting the reversal.
iLL tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Young scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young cracks iLL with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
iLL is trying to escape the mount.
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. iLL can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Young trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Young avoids the attempt from iLL to control.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
iLL has left one of his arms exposed and Young doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. iLL screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Young!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Summer Song. Ulf Eriksson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Li!
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, Ulf Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson lands a two punch combo.
Eriksson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Eriksson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eriksson's hands.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Eriksson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eriksson scoring with punches and elbows.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Eriksson trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position.
Li wants to control but Eriksson postures up.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eriksson on the ground.
Eriksson in side control, throwing shots but Li defends.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Eriksson throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eriksson showed some decent athleticism there.
Li tries to get to full guard but Eriksson has control of the leg.
Li keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson slows the pace down in half guard.
Eriksson decides to stand up.
Eriksson looks gassed!
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eriksson pinned against the cage. Eriksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li avoids the head kick by Eriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch up but Eriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eriksson!
Li prevents Eriksson from getting the reversal.
Eriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eriksson wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Eriksson regains half guard.
Eriksson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson gets full guard.
Eriksson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Li is defending well. Eriksson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Li has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eriksson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ulf Eriksson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Rayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Rayson!
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, Alex Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Rayson, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Rayson against the cage but Rayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rayson as he avoids it easily.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rayson as he jumps to the side.
Bobby Rayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Drago.
Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rayson's hands.
Rayson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rayson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drago uses from the top position.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Rayson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drago off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rayson.
Rayson misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rayson counters by moving into the clinch.
Rayson tries for a takedown but Drago manages to get underhooks.
Rayson fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson is stalling here.
Rayson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rayson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rayson wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
Drago looks gassed!
Rayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rayson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago keeping full guard, as Rayson tries to pass.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drago is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rayson is in real trouble.
Drago has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rayson is in real trouble here. Drago gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rayson is tapping out! Drago wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Henderson!
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, Tommy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fulton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fulton shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Fulton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
CJ Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fulton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulton.
Fulton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fulton has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson holds on for dear life.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Fulton avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Fulton wants to finish this one by submission but Henderson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fulton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Fulton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Fulton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjaadi Peebles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel comes to the cage accompanied by Space Lord by Monster Magnet. Peebles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apocalyptica & Sandra Nasic - Path. Bjaadi Peebles struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bertram Russel!
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, Bjaadi Peebles!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel is looking to clinch.
Russel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Russel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peebles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russel digs a right hand into Peebles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peebles's gas tank.
Russel misses with a knee to the head.
Russel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Russel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russel lands a body shot.
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Russel.
Peebles looks gassed!
Russel lands a damaging elbow.
Peebles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russel has Peebles pushed against the cage.
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peebles.
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel lands a left hand.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peebles up against the cage.
Russel landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Peebles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Peebles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Russel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel lands an elbow inside that Peebles shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Russel.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel stalls.
Russel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peebles managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands an elbow inside that Peebles shrugs off.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russel.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peebles.
Peebles wants a takedown but no success here.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peebles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peebles's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Russel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peebles takes the fight into the clinch.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel effectively controlling the action here.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Russel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Peebles's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Russel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russel scores with a knee to the head.
Russel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peebles blocks it with crossed arms.
Peebles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Russel clinches with his opponent.
Russel leaning against his opponent.
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.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Peebles's ribcage.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Peebles's ribcage.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Peebles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Russel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peebles backwards.
Peebles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russel tries to land knees in the clinch but Peebles avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Bertram Russel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The is referee keeping an eye on Russel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Peebles's ribcage.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russel looking to throw knees to the head but Peebles is blocking nicely.
Russel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peebles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bertram Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjaadi Peebles.
Peebles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russel. Russel obviously looking to wear him down.
Russel lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Russel moves into the clinch.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Russel.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russel works on Peebles's body with a couple of short punches.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Russel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peebles up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Peebles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Russel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Russel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peebles's calf.
Russel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Russel darts in and clinches Peebles up against the cage.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Russel.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel has Peebles pushed against the cage.
Russel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russel scores with a knee to the head.
Russel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Peebles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peebles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russel.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Peebles in his tracks for a moment.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russel lands a nice elbow.
Peebles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertram Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjaadi Peebles.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peebles's defenses.
Russel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peebles.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peebles's face.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peebles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is struggling to control the position.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Peebles in his tracks for a moment.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Russel works on Peebles's body with a couple of short punches.
Russel lands a nice elbow.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peebles blocks the elbow strike.
Russel leaning against his opponent.
Russel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russel is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bertram Russel.
Russel clinches.
Peebles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bertram Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel wants to clinch up but Peebles keeps it at a distance.
Bjaadi Peebles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel clinches up with Peebles and pushes him back against the cage.
Russel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peebles or not.
Bertram Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russel lands an elbow just above Peebles 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertram Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Russel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesbitt comes to the cage accompanied by Rab.C.Nesbitt Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rab Nesbitt!
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, Tommy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a swing at Nesbitt's ribcage but misses.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Nesbitt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nesbitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown looks for a takedown but Nesbitt sprawls well.
Nesbitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Nesbitt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nesbitt can't break the clinch.
Brown just leaning against Nesbitt, taking a breather.
Nesbitt can't break the clinch.
Nesbitt jumps guard but Brown stands there with Nesbitt around his waist. Nesbitt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesbitt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rab Nesbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looks for a takedown but Nesbitt sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has Nesbitt up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Nesbitt manages to get underhooks.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesbitt moves out of range of the body kick.
Nesbitt tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Nesbitt tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nesbitt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown throws a series of punches but Nesbitt avoids them all with ease.
Nesbitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesbitt slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nesbitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Tommy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesbitt closes the distance and clinches.
Nesbitt pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesbitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesbitt has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Nesbitt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CoCo Ware had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, CoCo Ware!
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, Sam Rye!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sam Rye has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Rye or perhaps it was just good defense by Ware which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rye.
Rye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ware.
Good leg kick by Ware there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rye looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ware misses its intended target.
Ware thuds his right hand into Rye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ware cracks Rye with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rye tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ware pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rye is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CoCo Ware!
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