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Volume 29: Graves vs Miyagi II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers's entrance music is Right Now - Korn. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vasquez's choice of entrance music: Careless Whisper. James Rodgers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vasquez.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Vasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquez off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasquez to the mat! Vasquez manages to get full guard.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez working for a triangle but Rodgers defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodgers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Rodgers pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasquez looks gassed!
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Vasquez trying to control the position here.
Vasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasquez has Rodgers pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodgers wanted to stand there but Vasquez had control of the position.
Rodgers won't allow Vasquez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasquez looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers wants to get up but he can't break Vasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vasquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and Vasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Rodgers didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vasquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Vasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez taking a breather here.
Rodgers wants to get back to his feet but Vasquez drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vasquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Vasquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodgers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vasquez trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to remain calm as Vasquez controls from the top position.
Rodgers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
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.
Vasquez taking a breather here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Vasquez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodgers's guard.
Vasquez content to stall in guard here.
Vasquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodgers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodgers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodgers!
Vasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez gets back to half guard.
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Rodgers wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't.
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and Vasquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that.
Vasquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez advances nicely into full mount.
Vasquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasquez wants to finish this one by submission but Rodgers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasquez.
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodgers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodgers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodgers is trying to stand but he's just given Vasquez his back.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
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.
Rodgers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasquez.
Rodgers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vasquez.
James Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquez gets his hands free as Rodgers looks to control.
Vasquez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rodgers is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Vasquez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rodgers taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Vasquez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Dirst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Citizen Erased. Taka Tanaka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Tanaka!
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, Don Dirst!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dirst.
Dirst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka pushes Dirst up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dirst lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dirst lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Dirst looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Dirst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka lands an elbow that stopped Dirst in his tracks for a moment.
Dirst is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taka Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Dirst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Dirst fails to pull guard.
Dirst tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirst drops back down to his feet.
Dirst wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Dirst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Dirst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dirst misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirst.
Dirst looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
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.
Dirst tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirst tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dirst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dirst looks gassed!
Dirst wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Dirst can't get the takedown.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Dirst swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirst lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is holding on to half guard well.
Dirst with the ground and pound but Tanaka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dirst throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dirst is fighting to break Tanaka's control of his arms but Tanaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirst throwing strikes but missing.
Tanaka has Dirst pulled in close to control his posture.
Tanaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dirst's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanaka is stalling in the full guard.
Dirst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirst controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself.
Tanaka controlling from the top position.
Dirst is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Dirst 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.
Dirst throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Dirst misses with an uppercut.
Dirst swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Dirst looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
A combination from Dirst does no damage.
Don Dirst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirst lands with a hook. Tanaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dirst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Dirst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Dirst looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirst throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Dirst does no damage.
Dirst misses with a wild combination.
Dirst throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirst shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
Dirst is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Dirst might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Dirst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Dirst back into the cage.
Dirst throws a head punch that misses.
Dirst drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Dirst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Taka Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Dirst.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka has clasped his hands together around Dirst's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dirst is trying to improve his position.
Dirst can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka decides to stand back up.
Dirst looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Dirst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dirst tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dirst can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Dirst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Dirst in a clinch.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dirst blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Dirst is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirst.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dirst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirst is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Dirst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanaka showed some decent athleticism there.
Tanaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Tanaka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dirst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirst tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirst swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirst scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dirst with the ground and pound but Tanaka regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dirst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanaka is just riding it out for now. Dirst eventually gives up the hold.
Dirst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirst looks to land a strike but Tanaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Dirst is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Dirst throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirst looking to pass the guard.
Dirst has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dirst's guard.
Dirst is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirst wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirst is looking for a triangle here but Tanaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tanaka controlling the position from side mount.
Tanaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dirst tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Dirst is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dirst is trying to control Tanaka's posture but Tanaka avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirst is looking to regain half guard here but Tanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taka Tanaka.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rege Visconti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Lederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lederman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Poppa Large kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Harold Lederman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rege Visconti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Lederman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lederman.
Lederman closes the distance and clinches.
Lederman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lederman manages to break the clinch.
Lederman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Harold Lederman has been cut.
Visconti is looking to clinch but Lederman is avoiding it.
Lederman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Visconti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lederman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Visconti is looking to break free of the clinch but Lederman has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Lederman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Visconti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lederman's brow.
Lederman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visconti backwards.
Nice body punch from Lederman.
Visconti is breathing heavily.
Lederman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lederman pushes Visconti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lederman pushes Visconti up against the cage in a clinch.
Lederman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lederman gets through Visconti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lederman lands a hook that snaps the head of Visconti backwards.
Nice body punch from Lederman.
Lederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Lederman knocks Visconti out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harold Lederman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sofa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta instigates a clinch.
Huerta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sofa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Huerta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sofa controlling from the top position.
Sofa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huerta is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta working for a triangle but Sofa defends it easily.
Sofa controlling from the top position.
Sofa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huerta's guard.
Sofa slows the pace down in half guard.
Sofa is working for a kimura but Huerta is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta is trying to get back to full guard.
Sofa not doing much here.
Sofa prevents Huerta from improving his position.
Huerta is working hard here to advance position.
Huerta is trying to stand back up but Sofa is controlling him
Sofa is taking a breather. Huerta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huerta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huerta.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Sofa passes Huerta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huerta is in trouble now - Sofa has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofa controlling from mount.
Huerta is working to get back to half guard.
Sofa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huerta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sofa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sofa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sofa controlling the pace for now.
Huerta tries to hold on but Sofa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sofa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sofa has control of Huerta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huerta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Huerta is desperately trying to improve his position but Sofa has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Sofa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sofa controlling his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huerta regains half guard.
Sofa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sofa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sofa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Sofa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Sofa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Max Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Sofa circles away and keeps his distance.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Sofa is avoiding it.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Sofa circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Sofa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Sofa circles away.
Huerta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sofa, pushing him back against the cage.
Huerta pulls guard successfully.
Sofa preventing the sweep.
Sofa looking to pass the guard.
Huerta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sofa is controlling him.
Sofa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sofa preventing the sweep.
Huerta trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huerta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sofa controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Sofa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sofa cracks Huerta with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta being controlled here, momentarily.
Huerta trying to control the position.
Sofa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sofa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sofa stopping the sweep attempt from Huerta.
Sofa slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sofa.
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.
Sofa stalling.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Sofa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta staying out of range there.
Huerta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sofa swats away the attempt to clinch by Huerta.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huerta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta shoots in but Sofa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Huerta looks for a takedown but Sofa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Sofa is avoiding it.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sofa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huerta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch but Sofa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sofa.
Sofa taking a breather here.
Huerta is looking to regain half guard here but Sofa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sofa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Huerta to see if he's OK.
Huerta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sofa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Huerta is trying to improve his position.
Joe Sofa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sofa controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Sofa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huerta tries to clinch up but Sofa circles away and keeps his distance.
Huerta tries for a takedown but Sofa circles away easily
and Sofa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huerta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sofa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sofa working some strikes from top position.
Sofa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sofa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sofa forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huerta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sofa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sofa stays in close to Huerta's body and controls the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Sofa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sofa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huerta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sofa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Huerta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Huerta can't do much from the bottom here.
Sofa controlling the position.
Huerta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sofa winds up and cracks Huerta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huerta is in trouble now - Sofa has advanced to mount!
Sofa with good strikes from the mount here!
Huerta is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa content just to control the position here.
Huerta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sofa content just to control the position here.
Max Huerta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huerta wants to hold on but Sofa pushes him away.
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.
Huerta is looking to improve his position but Sofa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sofa controlling from the full mount.
Huerta is trying desperately to improve position.
Sofa controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Sofa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sofa 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Sofa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Marlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlin comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely Wheel . Brian Marlin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Marlin!
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, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marlin is sitting in close to Daley's body. Daley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marlin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marlin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Daley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Daley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Fausset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reis Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Fausset!
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, Reis Monson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fausset feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Monson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fausset won't allow Monson to sweep him here.
Fausset thows a big elbow that misses.
Monson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fausset is one step ahead there.
Monson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fausset keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fausset is bucking up trying to escape but Monson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fausset is trying desperately to improve position.
Monson has hold of Fausset's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fausset manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monson fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fausset is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monson tries to control but Fausset wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fausset is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monson moves to back control.
Fausset tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fausset is trying to escape the mount.
Monson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fausset working to try and regain half guard.
Fausset tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Monson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Fausset to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fausset shrugs it off.
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.
Fausset sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Monson wants to pass to mount but Fausset is defending the position.
Fausset is looking to improve his position.
Monson is pressing down on Fausset's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fausset is holding on for now.
Fausset trying to control but Monson postures up.
Monson wants to take a breather but Fausset is having none of it.
Fausset tries to roll over but Monson keeps him under control.
Fausset moves into full guard.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fausset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fausset counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson is looking to regain half guard here but Fausset keeps moving and retains side control.
Fausset working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fausset wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fausset is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monson wants to get back to full guard.
Fausset wants to control but Monson is keeping him busy.
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.
Monson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fausset trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monson is trying to keep Fausset in close.
Fausset drops back looking for a leg! Monson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monson manages to kick Fausset off! Fausset jumps back into Monson's guard.
Fausset won't allow Monson to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fausset tries to clinch there but Monson circles away.
Fausset closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fausset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monson moves away.
Monson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fausset.
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fausset counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Fausset dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fausset throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fausset swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reis Monson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fausset smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fausset is looking to clinch.
Fausset closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monson wants to control but Fausset is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fausset's guard.
Fausset is looking for a triangle but Monson pushes his legs off easily.
Monson trying to control but Fausset is working from the bottom.
Fausset is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monson moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fausset trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fausset postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fausset looking to pass the guard.
Monson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fausset manages to get himself to full guard.
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fausset is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monson wants to control from the top but Fausset keeps moving.
Fausset looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Monson wants to control from the top but Fausset keeps moving.
Fausset trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fausset tries for a takedown but Monson circles away easily
and Monson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monson.
Fausset has his foot on Monson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monson works his way back into a safe position though.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fausset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fausset escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frederick Fausset overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fausset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fausset has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Monson is looking to defend but Fausset has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Monson! Fausset pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Monson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frederick Fausset!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeal comes into the arena with Eyes of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Kozlov has chosen Я за собой см&# as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan ONeal!
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, Vladimir Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
ONeal tries to bench press Kozlov off him but Kozlov keeps the position.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but ONeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ONeal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kozlov passes the guard and advances to mount!
ONeal is in all sorts of trouble here.
ONeal is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov looking for a guillotine from mount but ONeal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov lands with some strikes.
ONeal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of ONeal's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeal looks a forlorn figure.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and ONeal is in trouble!
ONeal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kozlov prevents ONeal from improving his position.
Kozlov moves into full mount! ONeal won't be happy about that!
Kozlov looking to finish ONeal with some ground and pound. This is bad for ONeal!
ONeal is looking to improve his position but Kozlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov working for a submission but ONeal is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kozlov controlling his opponent.
Kozlov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ONeal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeal is in a horrible position here. Kozlov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns ONeal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
ONeal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kozlov scoring with strikes but ONeal is staying in there.
ONeal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ONeal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
ONeal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ONeal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kozlov looks gassed!
Kozlov prevents ONeal from getting the reversal.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
ONeal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
ONeal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can ONeal hang on?
Kozlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
ONeal is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozlov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ONeal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kozlov prevents ONeal from getting the reversal.
Kozlov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kozlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
ONeal is working to get back to half guard.
Kozlov landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but ONeal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
ONeal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kozlov 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.
ONeal throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Vladimir Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeal's guard.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ONeal is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Kozlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlov trying to control but ONeal is working from the bottom.
ONeal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from ONeal's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ONeal wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal shoots in but no luck this time.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeal but ONeal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
ONeal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Vladimir Kozlov has been cut.
ONeal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kozlov. That one must have hurt.
Kozlov misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as ONeal blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - ONeal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeal pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov looking to stall.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ONeal just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from ONeal.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan ONeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlov stalls.
Kozlov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlov gets underhooks to prevent ONeal's takedown attempt.
Kozlov gets control of ONeal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kozlov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ONeal postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pushes a forearm under ONeal's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, ONeal is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virgil Earp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Traps Mcgee's chin.
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Traps Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Earp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee misses with a leg kick.
Earp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee swinging wilding here.
Nice defenses there by Earp.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Earp finds it's target.
It looks like Traps Mcgee has been cut.
Earp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Earp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Earp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Earp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Earp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee has a couple of punches blocked by Earp.
Earp lands an elbow inside.
Earp lands an elbow inside that Mcgee shrugs off.
Traps Mcgee's cut is getting worse.
Earp tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgee avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Earp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgee scores with a four punch combination!
Earp cracks the inside of Mcgee's front leg.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Earp throws a right and a left that Mcgee avoids nicely.
Earp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgee at a distance.
Earp steps into range and cracks Mcgee with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mcgee flops backwards and Earp dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mcgee is rocked!
Earp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Mcgee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgee seems to have got his legs back now.
Earp trying to control the pace.
Earp tries to stand and escape but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Earp is controlling the pace.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Earp has control of the leg.
Earp is taking a breather. Mcgee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Earp is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Earp is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep. Earp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mcgee wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Earp counters with a nice body kick.
Earp lands a big head kick that sends Mcgee to the canvas! Earp follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Earp!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Amos Moses - Jerry Reed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Ness circles away.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ness lands the left hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ness keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ness tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ness moves away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ness circles away.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ness.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ness.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ness avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Johnson.
Ness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Ness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Ness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimbo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Ness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson prevents Ness from breaking the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ness.
Ness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Ness counter with a right hand.
Ness has taken the fight to the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ness - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks gassed!
Ness throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ness to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ness rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Ness.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Ness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson taking a breather.
Ness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ness.
Ness is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ness lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Ness misses.
Ness cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Ness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ness fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Ness as the two fighters clinch.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mike Ness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ness instigates a clinch.
Ness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ness blocks an uppercut.
Ness wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
Ness is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ness down to the mat. Ness avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ness jabs at Johnson's body.
Ness clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ness can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Ness can't break the clinch.
Ness breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ness just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Ness as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ness cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Ness's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ness duly obliges.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ness moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Ness's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ness manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ness reverses the position - he's now on top in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Ness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Ness.
Ness walks into a left hand.
Mike Ness is winning the standup battle so far.
Ness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ness is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ness but Ness pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Ness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Ness saw that one coming.
Johnson stuns Ness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ness moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness avoiding damage.
Ness wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ness.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ness gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Johnson.
Ness is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Ness has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Ness lands a shot to the body.
Ness lands a body shot.
Ness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Ness clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is working for takedown but Ness is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ness digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Ness lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ness uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ness counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ness.
Ness digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Ness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ness is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ness breaks from the clinch.
Ness cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Mike Ness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ness rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ness wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Ness lands an uppercut.
Ness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ness.
A body shot lands from Ness.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Ness lands a shoulder strike.
Ness taking a breather.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ness prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ness displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Ness lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Ness scores with a hook to the body.
Ness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ness tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ness back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Johnson pushes Ness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ness pushes him off.
Ness misses with a body shot.
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.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ness counters with a nice uppercut.
Ness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Ness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Ness as Johnson shoots in.
Ness tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Ness holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ness controls his hands.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ness scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ness dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ness.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ness pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ness.
Ness gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ness on the inside.
Ness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ness has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ness holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mike Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Johnson.
Ness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ness pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
Ness works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Ness.
Stalling in the clinch from Ness.
Ness working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness with a nice cross.
Johnson takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ness counters by clinching up.
Ness is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson prevents Ness from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Ness on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Ness avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Ness leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ness.
Ness manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson keeps control of Ness as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ness prevents the takedown attempt.
Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Ness moves into the clinch.
Mike Ness has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson prevents Ness from breaking the clinch.
Ness is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ness down to the mat. Ness avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Ness will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ness darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Ness blocking some punches.
Ness lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Ness digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ness.
Ness lands a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ness smiles and moves away.
Ness misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Ness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ness connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
A shot to de liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is working for takedown but Ness is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mike Ness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ness.
Ness works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ness misses with a wild combination.
Ness gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jimbo Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Ness.
Ness prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Ness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ness lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ness.
Ness instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ness showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ness, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ness!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daisu Miyagi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Good work by Graves as he checks the leg kick.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Graves lands but Miyagi takes it in his stride.
It looks like Daisu Miyagi has been cut.
Miyagi swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Miyagi swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Miyagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyagi throws a lazy head kick
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle, before Graves throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Miyagi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Graves lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gustav Graves!
Gustav Graves retains his lightweight title!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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