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EOD - You're not in Kansas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Evans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Huxley's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
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, Ben Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Huxley is trying to control but can't.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Huxley tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huxley defending well though.
Huxley trying to control but Evans postures up.
Huxley actively working from the bottom here.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huxley trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Evans gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Huxley gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Huxley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huxley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Huxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huxley on the ground.
Huxley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huxley looks gassed!
Huxley has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huxley has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley trying to strike off his back.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huxley is proving hard to escape from.
Evans passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans working over Huxley with some ground and pound. Huxley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huxley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working Huxley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huxley working a defensive guard here.
Huxley working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Evans 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.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rob Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Huxley trying to strike off his back.
Huxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Huxley, not yet.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Huxley is retaining full guard.
Huxley looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Huxley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huxley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Huxley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans postures up.
Huxley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Huxley is trying to hold Evans in close to prevent damage but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huxley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Evans cracks Huxley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans avoids the attempt from Huxley to control.
Evans dominating with strikes here.
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Huxley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Huxley tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Huxley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Huxley looks a forlorn figure.
Huxley is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Ben Huxley has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Evans cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Huxley is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to finish Huxley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Huxley!
Evans cracks Huxley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Huxley taking shots to the head.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Huxley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Huxley taking shots to the head.
Huxley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Huxley is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huxley is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Huxley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Huxley advances position into side control!
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Huxley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Evans looks calm but he's in trouble here. Huxley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Evans is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Huxley lets go of the hold and Evans can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Huxley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Sizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamsongkram Chuwattana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mandla Sizwe!
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, Lamsongkram Chuwattana!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana avoids them all with ease.
Sizwe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana moves out of range.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe moves out of range.
Mandla Sizwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sizwe finds it's way through Chuwattana's defenses.
Sizwe scores with a one two! Chuwattana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Lamsongkram Chuwattana has been cut.
Sizwe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Sizwe does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuwattana walks into a stiff left hand from Sizwe.
Sizwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sizwe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chuwattana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sizwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sizwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuwattana.
Sizwe lands a nice looking body shot.
Chuwattana tries to clinch up but Sizwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sizwe fails to land with a series of punches.
Sizwe misses with a two punch combination.
Chuwattana is looking to clinch.
Chuwattana walks into a stiff left hand from Sizwe.
Sizwe throws a shot from downtown. Chuwattana moves away and avoids it.
Chuwattana tries to clinch there but Sizwe circles away.
Sizwe scores with a sloppy right hand. Chuwattana should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana moves out of range.
Sizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuwattana.
Sizwe tries to bum rush Chuwattana with a series of wild strikes but Chuwattana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuwattana stuffs the takedown.
Sizwe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chuwattana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizwe.
Sizwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sizwe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sizwe is breathing heavily.
Chuwattana doesn't manage to clinch there - Sizwe circles away.
Sizwe throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuwattana wants to clinch up but Sizwe keeps it at a distance.
Sizwe swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Sizwe misses.
Nice defenses there by Chuwattana.
Sizwe missing with a left hand there. Chuwattana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sizwe fails with the takedown.
Sizwe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuwattana tries to clinch there but Sizwe circles away.
Sizwe swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sizwe misses the shot to the body.
Chuwattana tries to clinch up but Sizwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe moves out of range.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana moves out of range.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe is having none of it.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe is having none of it.
Chuwattana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sizwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sizwe misses with a double jab.
Sizwe misses the shot to the body.
Chuwattana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sizwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Sizwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamsongkram Chuwattana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sizwe takes a swing at Chuwattana's ribcage but misses.
Chuwattana moves in looking to clinch but Sizwe pushes him off.
Sizwe misses with a body shot.
Mandla Sizwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sizwe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A cross from Sizwe lands.
Chuwattana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sizwe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chuwattana.
Sizwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sizwe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sizwe.
Sizwe shoots for a takedown but Chuwattana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuwattana.
Chuwattana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sizwe missing with a left hand there. Chuwattana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sizwe swinging wilding here.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chuwattana doesn't manage to clinch there - Sizwe circles away.
Sizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
A punch combination from Sizwe misses.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe is having none of it.
Sizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuwattana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chuwattana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sizwe.
Chuwattana misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Sizwe.
Sizwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Chuwattana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sizwe wants to break free but Chuwattana has control.
Chuwattana misses with a knee to the head.
Sizwe wants to get back to striking at distance but Chuwattana won't allow it.
Chuwattana tries a knee to the head but Sizwe blocks it.
Chuwattana tries a knee to the head but Sizwe blocks it.
Chuwattana with a knee to the head.
Sizwe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chuwattana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandla Sizwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chuwattana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chuwattana looking to throw knees to the head but Sizwe is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuwattana misses with a knee strike.
Chuwattana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sizwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chuwattana blocking some punches.
Sizwe tries to break the clinch but Chuwattana is controlling the position.
Chuwattana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chuwattana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chuwattana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sizwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sizwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chuwattana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chuwattana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sizwe misses with a body shot.
Chuwattana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sizwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sizwe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chuwattana circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Sizwe throws a shot from downtown. Chuwattana moves away and avoids it.
Sizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sizwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuwattana was well out of range. Poor timing from Sizwe.
Sizwe throws the left hand but Chuwattana avoids the punch easily.
Sizwe scores with a three punch combo!
Chuwattana is looking to clinch.
Chuwattana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sizwe tries to bum rush Chuwattana with a series of wild strikes but Chuwattana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuwattana tries to clinch up but Sizwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sizwe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Sizwe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamsongkram Chuwattana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Sizwe misses.
Chuwattana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sizwe.
Sizwe tries for a takedown but Chuwattana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Sizwe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe is having none of it.
Sizwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chuwattana is just out of range.
Sizwe throws the left hand but Chuwattana avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chuwattana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuwattana avoids the body shot from Sizwe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sizwe throws a series of punches but Chuwattana avoids them all with ease.
Lamsongkram Chuwattana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizwe throws a right hand that Chuwattana ducks under and follows up with a left that Chuwattana also avoids with ease.
Chuwattana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chuwattana is looking to clinch but Sizwe is avoiding it.
Mandla Sizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuwattana.
Sizwe misses with a double jab.
Chuwattana doesn't manage to clinch there - Sizwe circles away.
Chuwattana moves out of range of the strikes.
Sizwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chuwattana wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Chuwattana as Sizwe shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chuwattana moves in looking to clinch but Sizwe pushes him off.
Sizwe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe moves out of range.
Chuwattana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sizwe.
Sizwe looks for a takedown but Chuwattana sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandla Sizwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuwattana tries to close the distance and clinch but Sizwe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuwattana wants to clinch.
Chuwattana tries to clinch but Sizwe moves out of range.
Chuwattana tries to clinch there but Sizwe circles away.
Sizwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chuwattana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizwe misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuwattana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sizwe cracks a nice hook into Chuwattana's ribs.
Sizwe fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuwattana tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Sizwe or perhaps it was just good defense by Chuwattana which made him look bad.
Sizwe swinging wilding here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuwattana is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Sizwe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizwe, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandla Sizwe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (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 featherweight 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, Brian Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Rage stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rage wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Rage stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Rage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Rage seems content to control.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Rage throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Rage stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rage decides to stand back up. Rage steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Rage is tying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rage is working for a submission of some sort.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Rage seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to hold on to Rage's head to control him but Rage postures up.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rage pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Rage sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Rage scores a takedown into full mount!
Rage avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Rage has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rage moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rage pulls his head out easily.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Rage postures up.
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.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Rage postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Rage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Rage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rage moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rage sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rage off! Rage jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Rage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Rage scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Rage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Rage's guard. A big mistake from Rage there, giving up the dominant position!
Rage working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Rage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rage is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rage has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Rage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rage is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson controls Rage momentarily but Rage frees himself.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Rage stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rage seems to have locked his on tight now - Johnson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rage, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Rage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jonny bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jonny bravo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jonny bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante B!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from bravo does no damage.
B tries to clinch there but bravo circles away.
bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
B looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for bravo!
bravo is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bravo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
B with shots to the head and body - bravo looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bravo is in a horrible position here. B smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
B cracks bravo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
bravo is rocked!
B avoids the attempt from bravo to control.
Oh bravo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
B postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked bravo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of B around the waist but B pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! B is the winner by TKO! B jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante B!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mats Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elton Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madsen comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings. Mats Madsen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Madsen!
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, Elton Jan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jan 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.
Madsen working a defensive guard here.
Jan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Madsen dives on top into guard.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan trying to control the position.
Madsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jan on the ground.
Madsen content to stall in guard here.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan has a closed guard, preventing Madsen from standing up.
Madsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jan wants to control but Madsen passes easily into half guard.
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.
Well, if Madsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jan tries to get to full guard but Madsen has control of the leg.
Madsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jan looking for submissions off his back.
Jan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Madsen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jan wants to control but Madsen is having none of it.
Jan can't escape the position.
Jan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jan wants to hold on but Madsen pushes him away.
Jan looks gassed!
Madsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jan regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jan is looking for a sweep. Madsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan gets back to full guard.
Jan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Jan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Madsen.
Madsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Madsen misses.
Mats Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madsen throws a series of punches but Jan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madsen is working away from the top position though.
Madsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Jan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully.
Madsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jan working for submissions but it's allowed Madsen to get to half guard.
Jan is breathing heavily.
Jan tries to get to full guard but Madsen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jan wants to control but Madsen is keeping busy.
Madsen is controlling the pace.
Jan manages to get to full guard.
Madsen wanted to stand there but Jan had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madsen is one step ahead there.
Madsen wanted to stand there but Jan had control of the position.
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.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Madsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madsen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Madsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jan circles away quickly and effectively.
Jan shoots and misses
letting Madsen counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Madsen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madsen at a distance.
Mats Madsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
Jan slips a jab and a cross from Madsen.
Jan rushes Madsen and presses him up against the cage.
Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Madsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Madsen breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsen throws a right and a left that Jan avoids nicely.
Jan misses with a takedown
and Madsen counters with a solid body kick.
Jan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan with a poor takedown
and Madsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mats Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Jan.
Nice body kick there by Madsen.
Madsen tries to bum rush Jan with a series of wild strikes but Jan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madsen throws a combination. Jan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Madsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Madsen as he connects with a hook.
Madsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Madsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Madsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jan misses with a wild combination.
Madsen throws a right hand that Jan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jan also avoids with ease.
Madsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Madsen throws out a loose jab but Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madsen swings for the body but Jan moves out of range.
Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Madsen counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Madsen!
Madsen is squirming around, avoiding Jan's attempts to control the action.
Jan takes Madsen's back.
Madsen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Madsen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen rolls, trying to escape but Jan keeps control of the position.
Madsen is trying to stand back up.
Jan is looking to control Madsen but Madsen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Madsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madsen 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Madsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesse James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Marcello!
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, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James lunges at Marcello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcello's hand.
It looks like Mario Marcello has been cut.
Marcello takes one to the chin there.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Marcello breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James throwing hammer fists to the chest of Marcello. What's that going to do exactly?
James is working to get back to half guard.
James is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcello wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marcello.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcello is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcello had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. James is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Marcello Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take James's back instead.
James tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marcello moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
Marcello is breathing heavily.
James is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcello 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.
James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
James lands an upkick as Marcello stands over him.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcello manages to get himself to full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Marcello keeps moving.
Marcello looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Marcello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Marcello with a solid left hand.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James wanted to stand there but Marcello had control of the position.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcello throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
James wants to stand but Marcello has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marcello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcello working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
James cracks Marcello with a solid left hand.
Marcello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James sizes up Marcello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcello swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Marcello walks into a stiff left hand from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Marcello's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcello shoots and misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James pulls guard successfully.
Marcello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James striking off his back but it's not causing Marcello any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcello is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but James frees his head nicely. Oh but Marcello has switched to an armbar! James is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mario Marcello!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt hwhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hwhos has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight (Best of Rocky 6) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. matt hwhos 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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153 lbs
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149 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brain Smasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matt hwhos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hwhos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smasher circles away.
Smasher blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of hwhos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
matt hwhos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hwhos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
hwhos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smasher scores with a decent looking hook.
hwhos moves in looking to clinch but Smasher pushes him off.
Smasher scores a takedown into full mount!
hwhos wants to hold on but Smasher pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Smasher.
hwhos is trying to escape the mount.
Smasher lands with some strikes.
hwhos throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smasher. What's that going to do exactly?
hwhos wants to control but Smasher is having none of it.
Smasher lands a big shot there that rocks hwhos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher landing strikes from the mount.
hwhos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smasher working hwhos over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smasher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smasher with a couple of short strikes.
Smasher controlling from mount.
hwhos tries to hold on but Smasher pushes him away.
hwhos throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Smasher lands a big shot there that rocks hwhos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smasher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can hwhos hang on?
hwhos is looking to improve his position but Smasher isn't that keen on the idea.
Smasher avoids the attempt from hwhos to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smasher with shots to the head and body - hwhos looks very uncomfortable down there.
hwhos is looking to improve his position but Smasher isn't that keen on the idea.
hwhos taking shots to the head.
hwhos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smasher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smasher landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smasher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of hwhos's face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smasher is landing with some decent strikes but hwhos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smasher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But hwhos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from hwhos!
Smasher 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.
Smasher looking for a guillotine here but hwhos defends easily.
Smasher is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher wants to sweep but no luck.
hwhos landing with the ground and pound.
Smasher 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.
Smasher wants to sweep but no luck.
hwhos looking to pass the guard.
Smasher is striking from the bottom but hwhos uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
hwhos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smasher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
hwhos controlling his opponent.
Smasher is trying desperately to improve position.
hwhos raining down shots from the mount!
hwhos lands a big elbow.
hwhos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
hwhos working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hwhos trying to control but Smasher is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smasher is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Smasher 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.
hwhos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smasher counters by moving into the clinch.
Smasher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
hwhos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smasher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
hwhos misses with a takedown
and Smasher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brain Smasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt hwhos.
hwhos tries for a takedown but Smasher circles away easily
and Smasher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
hwhos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smasher counters with a takedown into side control.
hwhos can't do much from the bottom here.
hwhos is breathing heavily.
Smasher lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hwhos is looking to reverse the position.
Smasher trying to control the action but hwhos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smasher tries for a kimura but hwhos is defending well.
hwhos stops Smasher from passing to mount.
hwhos looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
hwhos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smasher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
hwhos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smasher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps hwhos thinking.
hwhos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smasher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Smasher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smasher showed some decent athleticism there.
Smasher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed hwhos's head.
Smasher is nestled in close to hwhos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smasher wants to pass the guard but hwhos is defending well.
hwhos tries to get to full guard but Smasher has control of the leg.
Smasher is pressing down on hwhos's thigh, looking to free his foot. hwhos is holding on for now.
Smasher is thwarting hwhos's attempts to control the position.
Smasher trying to mount his opponent but hwhos defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if hwhos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher prevents hwhos from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smasher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
hwhos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smasher.
hwhos has his hands clasped together around Smasher's back. He's all about the action.
Smasher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smasher is stalling here. hwhos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smasher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and hwhos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smasher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hwhos lands an elbow.
hwhos landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hwhos scores with punches from side control.
hwhos working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Smasher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
hwhos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
hwhos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
hwhos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smasher to see if he's OK.
Smasher is trying to improve his position.
Smasher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked hwhos off and has taken his back!
hwhos showing good submission defense here.
Smasher is not going to allow hwhos to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Smasher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
hwhos fails with the takedown
and Smasher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smasher throws a series of punches but hwhos moves out of range.
Smasher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smasher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Smasher working the ground and pound but hwhos is defending the strikes.
hwhos isn't going anywhere.
Brain Smasher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
hwhos tries to bench press Smasher off him but Smasher keeps the position.
hwhos sneaks back into half guard.
Smasher blocks the strikes from hwhos.
hwhos lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hwhos tries to roll over but Smasher keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hwhos trying to hold on to Smasher's head to control him but Smasher postures up.
Smasher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smasher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hwhos tries for a takedown but Smasher circles away easily
and Smasher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
hwhos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smasher counters with a nice body shot.
Smasher shoots in and bounces hwhos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
hwhos is pulling down on Smasher's head to control his posture.
hwhos controls Smasher momentarily but Smasher frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smasher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
hwhos trying to keep a closed guard but Smasher is proving a slippery customer.
hwhos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smasher!
Smasher regains half guard.
Smasher striking from half guard on the bottom.
Smasher moves into full guard.
hwhos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
hwhos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher being controlled here, momentarily.
hwhos trying to control the position from guard on top but Smasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hwhos lands a couple of elbows.
hwhos trying to control but Smasher is working from the bottom.
Smasher scores with a nice shot.
matt hwhos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smasher looking to hit a scissor sweep but hwhos is one step ahead there.
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.
hwhos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
hwhos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smasher looking for a sweep. Not yet Smasher, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
hwhos has his takedown stuffed
and Smasher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hwhos!
Brain Smasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt hwhos.
Smasher unloading with bombs!
Brain Smasher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smasher trying to control but hwhos is having none of it.
hwhos taking shots to the head.
Smasher wants to control the pace but hwhos is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brain Smasher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smasher 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brain Smasher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gay Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a Fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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176 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Gay Rodriguez!
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, Markus Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Gay Rodriguez's shoulder, as Gay Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Gay Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Gay Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
A big right from Aurelio misses.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Gay Rodriguez's shoulder, as Gay Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Gay Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gay Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio is trying to improve his position.
Aurelio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gay Rodriguez lands a few punches from side control.
Gay Rodriguez cracks Aurelio with a big elbow.
Aurelio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gay Rodriguez's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is trying to stand up here but Gay Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Gay Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Gay Rodriguez is controlling well.
Gay Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Aurelio punching from the bottom.
Aurelio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aurelio.
Aurelio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay Rodriguez's guard.
Gay Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gay Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gay Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gay Rodriguez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio regains half guard.
Aurelio gets back to full guard.
Aurelio has his foot on Gay Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Gay Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Gay Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gay Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez.
Gay Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Aurelio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelio is breathing heavily.
Aurelio working for submissions but it's allowed Gay Rodriguez to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gay Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurelio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gay Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gay Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Aurelio's temple.
Aurelio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gay Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gay Rodriguez's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay Rodriguez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gay Rodriguez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aurelio's arms.
Aurelio misses with a punch to the head.
Aurelio is throwing strikes by Gay Rodriguez counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Gay Rodriguez regains half guard.
Aurelio is looking for a kimura but Gay Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelio to get the leverage.
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.
Gay Rodriguez pushes Aurelio off looking to stand but Aurelio dives back in and keeps control.
Gay Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aurelio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aurelio is working for an americana but Gay Rodriguez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aurelio was thinking about the submission.
Aurelio throws a strike but Gay Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gay Rodriguez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gay Rodriguez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez and Aurelio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gay Rodriguez chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aurelio tries to score with some ground and pound. Gay Rodriguez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rudy Gay Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gay Rodriguez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelio.
Aurelio in side control, throwing shots but Gay Rodriguez defends.
Gay Rodriguez defending against the ground and pound.
Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aurelio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gay Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aurelio's guard! Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Aurelio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aurelio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Markus Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gay Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Aurelio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gay Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Markus Aurelio.
I think Gay Rodriguez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gay Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nergal Behemoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by In Time. Nergal Behemoth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nergal Behemoth!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Behemoth throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Behemoth dodges the punch combination from Perry.
Perry connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nergal Behemoth has been cut.
Behemoth blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behemoth fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Perry lands a body shot.
Perry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perry looks to land a right hand but Behemoth moved out of range.
Behemoth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Behemoth showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is refusing to be controlled, as Behemoth sits in half guard.
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.
Behemoth is working for a submission of some sort.
Perry is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nergal Behemoth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Behemoth looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
Behemoth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behemoth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shawn Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nergal Behemoth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behemoth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Behemoth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Behemoth showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry pushes Behemoth off looking to stand but Behemoth dives back in and keeps control.
Perry pushes Behemoth off and gets back to his feet.
Behemoth moves away from the strike by Perry.
Perry misses with a straight right.
Behemoth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perry swivels and escapes.
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.
Perry throws a jab when Behemoth was well out of range.
Perry stuffs the takedown attempt from Behemoth. Behemoth gets slowly back to his feet.
Behemoth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perry's waist but Perry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Behemoth off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Perry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nergal Behemoth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Behemoth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Behemoth moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Perry misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Behemoth.
Behemoth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perry.
Behemoth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behemoth is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Behemoth stops Perry from standing up.
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.
Behemoth trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Nergal Behemoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perry, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Perry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonny jabs Keskimulkku right on the nose. Keskimulkku blinks but takes it well.
Keskimulkku lands a head kick. Bonny smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice cross by Bonny.
Bonny cracks Keskimulkku with an open hand slap.
Bonny misses with the combination.
Keskimulkku stuffs the takedown.
Keskimulkku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonny thuds a left hand into Keskimulkku's body.
Bonny misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonny looks to throw the jab but Keskimulkku is out of range.
Keskimulkku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keskimulkku throws a sloppy head kick and Bonny moves out of range easily.
Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
Keskimulkku ducks under a wild hook from Bonny.
Bonny misses the jab.
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.
Bonny misses the shot to the body.
Bonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick but Bonny moves out of range.
Keskimulkku moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonny throws a right and a left that Keskimulkku avoids nicely.
Keskimulkku slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keskimulkku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonny shoots in for a double leg but Keskimulkku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Bonny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskimulkku throws a chopping leg kick but Bonny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku gets caught flat footed, as Bonny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bonny throwing strikes but missing.
Keskimulkku pushes Bonny off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonny checks a leg kick.
Bonny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keskimulkku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keskimulkku moves away from the strike by Bonny.
Keskimulkku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Bonny misses.
A clash of legs there as Bonny blocks the low kick.
Keskimulkku staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskimulkku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonny lands a nice hook to Keskimulkku's body. Keskimulkku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonny tries to clinch but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskimulkku throws a sloppy head kick and Bonny moves out of range easily.
Bonny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Bonny.
Keskimulkku tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonny throws a hook but Keskimulkku blocks it.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonny throws a good cross that connects.
Keskimulkku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonny slips a straight right by Keskimulkku.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonny checks a leg kick.
Bonny moves out of range of the leg kick from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick but Bonny moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny throws a body punch but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
Keskimulkku misses with a low kick.
Keskimulkku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonny looks to land a left hand but Keskimulkku moved out of range nicely.
Bonny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keskimulkku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonny showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Bonny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bonny seems to be working for a kimura but Keskimulkku defends the submission attempt.
Bonny misses with a head shot. Keskimulkku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keskimulkku's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonny dominated that second round.
That's time! Bonny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keskimulkku swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonny.
Keskimulkku tries to land a leg kick but Bonny saw it coming and moves away.
Bonny throws a nice looking combination but Keskimulkku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keskimulkku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskimulkku scores with a head kick.
Keskimulkku wants to land a leg kick but Bonny is out of range.
Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bonny with that takedown attempt.
Bonny blocks a head kick by Keskimulkku.
Nice defenses there by Keskimulkku.
Bonny misses with a hook.
Keskimulkku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonny bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku is not content to let Bonny control the position.
Bonny postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Keskimulkku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonny working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonny swings around for an armbar but Keskimulkku sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bonny's guard.
Bonny wants to sweep here but Keskimulkku controlling him for the moment.
Bonny has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keskimulkku has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny is looking for a sweep.
Bonny can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keskimulkku is controlling him well.
Bonny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keskimulkku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonny misses with a head shot. Keskimulkku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bonny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keskimulkku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Siegfried Keskimulkku.
I think Keskimulkku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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hype
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FIGHT
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