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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Lafeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the ring accompanied by Mosh By Eminem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Lafeye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafeye gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lafeye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lafeye throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ortiz escapes and throws Lafeye's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Lafeye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lafeye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortiz taking a breather here.
Ortiz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafeye gets back to half guard.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lafeye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Lafeye's hands, connecting with Lafeye's forehead.
Ortiz is working for a kimura but Lafeye is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Lafeye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lafeye works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Lafeye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafeye is keeping the position for now.
Lafeye had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ortiz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lafeye Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ortiz's back instead.
Ortiz turns into Lafeye and is now in his guard.
Lafeye looks gassed!
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lafeye's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lafeye stuffs the takedown.
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lafeye wants to control but Ortiz postures up.
Lafeye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lafeye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz 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.
Lafeye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Lafeye is a slippery customer.
Ortiz controlling the action here.
Ortiz drops an elbow to the side of Lafeye's head.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Lafeye is having none of it.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lafeye defends it well.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Lafeye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lafeye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Lafeye is looking to sweep but instead, Ortiz has passed into half guard.
Ortiz controlling the action here.
Lafeye tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
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.
Ortiz is trying to control. Lafeye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lafeye wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Lafeye is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Lafeye wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Lafeye is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lafeye misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Lafeye counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ortiz's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Lafeye has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lafeye has a good base and remains in mount.
Lafeye is looking to stand but Lafeye has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lafeye moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ortiz has worked his arm free - good work by Ortiz!
Ortiz has one of Lafeye's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortiz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lafeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
Lafeye trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Lafeye prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Lafeye's head to control him but Lafeye postures up.
Ortiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lafeye's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lafeye's back!
Lafeye rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ortiz prevents Lafeye from improving his position.
Lafeye is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
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.
Ortiz wants to free his trapped foot but Lafeye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lafeye tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Lafeye is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lafeye wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Ortiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lafeye is looking for a sweep. Ortiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafeye's guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Lafeye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Ortiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lafeye will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ortiz is working Lafeye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz lands a few punches from side control.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Lafeye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lafeye is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz advances to full mount.
Ortiz with good strikes from the mount here!
Lafeye is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
Ortiz controlling from mount.
Lafeye is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ortiz lands with some strikes.
Lafeye is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lafeye is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz landing shots from mount.
Ortiz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafeye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortiz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lafeye taking shots to the head.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortiz controlling the position easily from mount.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz working Lafeye over with strikes here.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ortiz breaks from Lafeye's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz had his way with Sunny Lafeye in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortiz works over Lafeye with some ground and pound from guard.
Lafeye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lafeye has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Lafeye keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz drops back looking for a leg! Lafeye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lafeye manages to kick Ortiz off! Ortiz jumps back into Lafeye's guard.
Lafeye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lafeye is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ortiz stays in close to Lafeye's body and controls the position.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafeye 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.
Lafeye can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Lafeye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortiz stalling.
Lafeye looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ortiz passes into side control!
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lafeye is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafeye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafeye can do to turn this around?
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ortiz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortiz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lafeye defend it? Ortiz steps over the head and cranks it - Lafeye is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Almeida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang tries to clinch up but Almeida circles away and keeps his distance.
Almeida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mustang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Almeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mustang wants to get back to his feet but Almeida drags him back down.
Almeida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mustang!
Mustang tries to hold on but Almeida postures up.
Mustang tries to buck Almeida off but he can't manage it.
Almeida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mustang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mustang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mustang is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Almeida is controlling him well.
Almeida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almeida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almeida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mustang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mustang is looking to regain half guard here but Almeida keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustang wants to control but Almeida postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position.
Almeida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Almeida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mustang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang prevents Almeida from moving into mount.
Mustang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Almeida is controlling him well.
Almeida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mustang!
Almeida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mustang is holding on tight.
Almeida has hold of Mustang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mustang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mustang has given up his back. Will we see Almeida going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Almeida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Almeida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mustang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeida advances position into side control!
Almeida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mustang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Almeida's guard! Nice work there by Mustang!
Almeida 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.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mustang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Mustang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Almeida's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almeida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Almeida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Mustang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mustang is looking to get to half guard.
Almeida looking for a guillotine from mount but Mustang is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang wants to get back to his feet.
Almeida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Almeida takes Mustang's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mustang is in trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mustang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Almeida's arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mustang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almeida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mustang to the mat! Mustang manages to get full guard.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Mustang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almeida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mustang's guard.
Almeida is pressing down on Mustang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mustang is holding on for now.
Mustang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mustang tries to get to full guard but Almeida has control of the leg.
Almeida passes the guard and advances to mount!
Almeida has hold of Mustang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mustang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang really wants to buck Almeida off and get back to his feet.
Almeida is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mustang is surviving well by controlling Almeida's body position as best he can.
Almeida goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mustang turns into him and now he's in Almeida's guard.
Mustang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Almeida is proving hard to escape from.
Almeida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mustang wants to get back to his feet.
Almeida works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Almeida really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Almeida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Almeida lands in his opponent's guard.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Mustang is keeping the position.
Almeida 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.
Almeida passes into half guard.
Almeida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mustang!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang tries to hold on but Almeida postures up.
Almeida working for a submission but Mustang is keeping him at bay.
Mustang is trying to escape the mount.
Almeida goes for an armbar but Mustang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mustang.
Almeida looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mustang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Mustang is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
Mustang tries to stand and escape but Almeida is controlling the position.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mustang's guard.
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Mustang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mustang manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Mustang's guard.
Mustang wants to stand and escape but Almeida is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Almeida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Mustang lands but Almeida takes it in his stride.
Almeida blocks a head kick by Mustang.
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mustang is trying to stand back up but Almeida is controlling him
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Almeida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Almeida looking to isolate an arm here. Mustang doesn't see it coming and as Almeida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Almeida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Almeida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the ring accompanied by Powerslave. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it.
Egyptian lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Anthony avoids it well.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
It looks like Xavier Anthony has been cut.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian connects with a jab.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian drops Anthony with a right and a left! Egyptian comes rushing in but Anthony regains his composure and manages to keep Egyptian in guard.
Anthony is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian 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.
Anthony is still in real trouble! Can Egyptian finish him?
Anthony seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthony is looking for a triangle here but Egyptian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
Egyptian slows the pace down.
Anthony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Egyptian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anthony is trying to escape the position but Egyptian is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anthony is trying to get back to half guard.
Egyptian takes a little break here. Anthony wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Egyptian cracks Anthony with a big right hand but Anthony just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Anthony's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian misses with a double jab.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Egyptian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anthony walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anthony's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egyptian.
A jab-cross combination lands for Egyptian and sends Anthony crashing to the mat! Egyptian follows him down to the mat - Anthony regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anthony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Egyptian in particular looking to stall.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Egyptian 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Anthony'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.
Anthony takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Anthony with an uppercut!
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Egyptian misses with a double jab.
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian misses with a few strikes there.
Sinuhe Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian looks to land a combination. Anthony sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
Egyptian thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Anthony down.
Anthony tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Anthony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Anthony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up Xavier Anthony's cut even more.
Egyptian Rushes Anthony and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anthony is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Egyptian Piles on the pressure and Anthony crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinuhe Egyptian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Poe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Pulogrando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
202 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Poe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Pulogrando!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulogrando closes the distance and clinches up with Poe Jr, looking for a takedown. Pulogrando pushes Poe Jr against the ropes but Poe Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poe Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pulogrando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulogrando has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poe Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poe Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Poe Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulogrando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poe Jr smiles and moves away.
Fernando Poe Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Pulogrando.
Pulogrando looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulogrando avoids the head kick by Poe Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pulogrando drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Poe Jr follows Pulogrando to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Poe Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Blisner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blisner comes to the ring accompanied by Garth Brooks- Friends in Low Places. Faber has chosen Pantera-mouth for war as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Faber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kirk Blisner's chin.
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Blisner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Faber!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Blisner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blisner fakes the leg kick and cracks Faber in the body.
Faber looks gassed!
Blisner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blisner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blisner landing some decent shots from guard.
Blisner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.
Blisner advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blisner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blisner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
Faber is being controlled here.
Blisner is chipping away with strikes.
Blisner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blisner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blisner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blisner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blisner cracks Faber with a big right hand but Faber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Blisner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blisner tries to clinch there but Faber circles away.
Blisner has managed to clinch.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Blisner.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Blisner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blisner doesn't manage to clinch there - Faber circles away.
Blisner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faber sprawls well initially but Blisner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blisner winds up and cracks Faber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blisner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blisner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Blisner 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.
Blisner is looking to advance position but Faber won't allow it.
Blisner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faber!
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.
Blisner lands with some strikes.
Blisner controlling from the full mount.
Faber defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blisner.
Blisner has hold of Faber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Blisner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blisner breaks the clinch.
Blisner punishes Faber's body with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blisner.
Blisner controls the position.
Blisner working the ground and pound from side control.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blisner slows the pace down.
Faber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blisner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blisner decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blisner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blisner scores with a jab. Faber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Chris Faber has been cut.
Blisner moves into range and clinches up with Faber.
Blisner has hold of one of Faber's legs. Faber is fighting the takedown attempt but Blisner gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Blisner wants to pass the guard but Faber is keeping the position.
Blisner pushing down on Faber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blisner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Blisner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Faber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blisner thows a body kick. Faber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blisner drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blisner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blisner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Faber working for submissions but it's allowed Blisner to get to half guard.
Faber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blisner slips a nice elbow through Faber's hands, connecting with Faber's forehead.
Faber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blisner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faber taking some punishment here, with Blisner in his half guard.
Blisner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Faber!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blisner is going olschool here, as he tries to force Faber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Faber shrugs it off.
Blisner has control of Faber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Faber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blisner is landing with some decent strikes but Faber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Blisner had his way with Chris Faber in that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Faber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Blisner.
Blisner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blisner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the ropes.
Blisner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
Blisner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blisner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blisner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blisner drags the fight down to the ground.
Blisner trying to strike off his back.
Faber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blisner has Faber pulled in close to control his posture.
Blisner 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blisner is on top in guard.
Kirk Blisner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blisner is working Faber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirk Blisner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blisner tries to free his leg and advance position but Faber is retaining full guard.
Blisner advances position into side control!
Blisner stands up and beckons Faber to his feet.
Kirk Blisner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blisner gets a clinch.
Chris Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blisner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faber uses from the top position.
Blisner controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Blisner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blisner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Blisner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Crisp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PJ Penn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Crisp's chin.
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18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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21
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Crisp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crisp looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn darts in and clinches Crisp up against the ropes.
Crisp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
Crisp has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Crisp can't break the clinch.
Crisp wants to break free but Penn has control.
Crisp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crisp up against the ropes.
Crisp is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crisp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crisp throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn cracks Crisp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crisp, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisp is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Penn prevents Crisp from standing back up.
Crisp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crisp wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Crisp's temple.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn wants to take a breather but Crisp is having none of it.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crisp tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crisp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penn slips a straight right by Crisp.
Penn slips under a jab from Crisp.
John Crisp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crisp misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Crisp.
Crisp looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crisp ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Crisp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crisp throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Crisp slips the punch.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crisp.
Crisp misses with a looping left.
Crisp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crisp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crisp misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crisp.
A big left from Crisp misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Crisp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Penn swings for the body but Crisp moves out of range.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crisp manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crisp manages to avoid it.
Crisp throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
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 John Crisp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn scores with a takedown into Crisp's guard.
Penn cracks Crisp with a solid left hand.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crisp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Crisp's temple.
Penn is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crisp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crisp trying to control from the bottom.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn winds up and cracks Crisp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crisp wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn winds up and cracks Crisp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn working over Crisp with some ground and pound. Crisp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crisp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crisp is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penn controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Penn really dominated that round.
That's time! Crisp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Crisp misses with a hook.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Crisp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crisp, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crisp.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Crisp sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crisp.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crisp.
Crisp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
Penn trying to control the position but Crisp is working away.
Crisp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crisp is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Crisp is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tusen Riberoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lambe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tusen Riberoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Lambe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberoto checks a leg kick.
Lambe is looking to clinch but Riberoto is avoiding it.
Lambe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lambe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambe wants to stand but Riberoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lambe wants to stand and escape but instead Riberoto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lambe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambe controls Riberoto momentarily but Riberoto frees himself.
Lambe has an active guard here but Riberoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Lambe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Riberoto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Lambe working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambe is squirming around, avoiding Riberoto's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Lambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lambe tries to clinch but Riberoto is having none of it.
Lambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lambe keeps control of Riberoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lambe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riberoto prevents it.
Riberoto can't break the clinch.
Riberoto gets underhooks to prevent Lambe's takedown attempt.
Lambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lambe misses with a takedown attempt - Riberoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tusen Riberoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lambe.
Riberoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riberoto lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tusen Riberoto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Subs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Nick Brighton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Subs!
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, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brighton. Brighton obviously looking to wear him down.
Brighton throws a shot from downtown. Subs moves away and avoids it.
Subs dodges the punch combination from Brighton.
Subs avoids the body shot from Brighton.
Brighton wants to clinch up but Subs keeps it at a distance.
Subs moves out of range of the body kick.
Brighton looks to land a body kick but Subs moved away.
Brighton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subs.
Brighton tries to clinch up.
Brighton misses the jab.
Brighton lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Seymour Subs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brighton looks to throw the jab but Subs is out of range.
Brighton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subs manages to avoid it.
Brighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Subs blocks a head kick by Brighton.
Nick Brighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brighton misses with a body kick.
Brighton lands a head kick!
Brighton throws a combination. Subs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Seymour Subs's cut is getting worse.
Brighton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brighton throws a sloppy head kick and Subs moves out of range easily.
Subs avoids a kick to the body.
Brighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brighton misses with a low kick.
Brighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subs staying out of range there.
Brighton misses with a hook. Subs ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brighton misses with a head kick.
Brighton looks gassed!
Subs defending well as Brighton loads up on a big left hand.
Subs moves forwards but Brighton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Subs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brighton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brighton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Brighton misses with a two punch combination.
Brighton tries to bum rush Subs with a series of wild strikes but Subs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Subs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Subs trying to control but Brighton is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Subs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subs trying to control the position from guard on top but Brighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seymour Subs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brighton misses the shot to the body.
Subs moves out of range as Brighton throws a body kick.
Subs avoids the head kick by Brighton.
Subs moves out of range as Brighton strikes.
Brighton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brighton throws a sloppy head kick and Subs moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Brighton scores with a four punch combination!
Brighton throws a head kick that misses.
Subs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brighton.
Brighton misses with a low kick.
Brighton is breathing heavily.
Subs blocks a head kick by Brighton.
Brighton misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Subs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brighton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Subs not doing much here.
Subs is trying for a kimura here. Brighton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Subs wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seymour Subs!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Heid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Heid!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heid misses with a body kick.
Chin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chin digs a good hook to Heid's body.
Chin jabs at Heid's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heid stuffs the takedown attempt from Chin. Chin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin jabs at Heid's body.
Chin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Heid.
Chin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chin wants to take Heid's back but he can't do it this time.
Heid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chin forces the positional change into back control.
Heid turns into Chin and is now in his guard.
Chin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chin is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heid pushing down on Chin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chin tries to roll over but Heid keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Chin misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Horrible takedown by Chin or perhaps it was just good defense by Heid which made him look bad.
Chin fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heid as he jumps to the side.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chin misses with a takedown attempt - Heid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chin lands a slapping body shot.
Chin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chin has a takedown stuffed.
Chin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chin avoids the head kick by Heid.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chin.
Chin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Chin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heid misses with a combination
so Chin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heid has his foot on Chin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chin works his way back into a safe position though.
Heid had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heid Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chin's back instead.
Chin tries to escape but Heid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heid.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chin tries to get to full guard but Heid has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heid is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heid is breathing heavily.
Chin is looking to reverse the position.
Chin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heid wants to work for an arm triangle but Chin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Heid is defending well. Chin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Heid has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chin celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Chin!
Mike Chin is the new welterweight champion!
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