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Spirit Fc 9:NEMESIS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinko Diamendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinko Diamendes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinko Diamendes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afro Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but Afro Samurai moves out of range.
Diamendes throws a right and a left that Afro Samurai avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Afro Samurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cinko Diamendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamendes misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Afro Samurai shoots in looking for a takedown. Diamendes tries to sprawl out of it but Afro Samurai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diamendes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Diamendes and Afro Samurai goes tumbling to the canvas! Diamendes follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Afro Samurai is rocked!
It looks like Diego Afro Samurai has been cut.
Diamendes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Afro Samurai controls his leg.
Oh Afro Samurai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Afro Samurai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diamendes prevents Afro Samurai from improving his position.
Afro Samurai seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamendes wants to stand up but Afro Samurai is controlling the position.
Afro Samurai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Afro Samurai holds on and takes a little breather.
Afro Samurai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamendes wants to get up but he can't break Afro Samurai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Afro Samurai pulls Diamendes in to control the position.
Diamendes wanted to stand there but Afro Samurai had control of the position.
Afro Samurai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diamendes's guard.
Afro Samurai won't allow Diamendes to get back to his feet.
Diamendes looks gassed!
Afro Samurai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Afro Samurai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diamendes wants to get back to his feet but Afro Samurai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Afro Samurai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Diego Afro Samurai just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Afro Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diamendes as he avoids it easily.
Diamendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afro Samurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Afro Samurai tries to bum rush Diamendes with a series of wild strikes but Diamendes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Afro Samurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afro Samurai counters with a three punch combo that has Diamendes backing up. Diamendes nods at Afro Samurai to acknowledge the strikes.
Diamendes looks to land a combination but Afro Samurai avoids it well.
Afro Samurai misses with a double jab.
Diamendes misses with a double jab.
Diamendes tries to bum rush Afro Samurai with a series of wild strikes but Afro Samurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Afro Samurai throws a series of punches but Diamendes avoids them all with ease.
Diamendes with a nice cross.
Diamendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afro Samurai counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but Afro Samurai avoids them all with ease.
Afro Samurai shoots in for a takedown but Diamendes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Afro Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamendes misses with the combination.
Diamendes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Afro Samurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diamendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamendes misses with a wild combination.
Afro Samurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Afro Samurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Afro Samurai misses with the combination.
Afro Samurai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamendes throws a combination that misses
and Afro Samurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afro Samurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamendes swinging wilding here.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but Afro Samurai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Diamendes does no damage.
Afro Samurai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diamendes backs up against the ropes.
Afro Samurai misses with the combination.
Diamendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afro Samurai counters with a left and a right that stings Diamendes.
Afro Samurai dodges the punch combination from Diamendes.
Diamendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afro Samurai.
Danga de danga de dang - Diamendes scores with a four punch combination!
Afro Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamendes.
Afro Samurai scores with a sloppy right hand. Diamendes should have avoided that one.
A combination from Diamendes does no damage.
Afro Samurai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Afro Samurai looks to land a combination but Diamendes avoids it well.
Afro Samurai misses with a double jab.
Afro Samurai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamendes.
Diamendes throws a nice looking combination but Afro Samurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cinko Diamendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Afro Samurai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Afro Samurai lands the left hand.
Afro Samurai lands a nice looking body shot.
Diamendes throws a right hand that Afro Samurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Afro Samurai also avoids with ease.
Diamendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Diamendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Afro Samurai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diamendes doesn't seem phased though.
Afro Samurai misses with a combination
and Diamendes counters with a two punch combo.
Diamendes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Afro Samurai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diamendes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Afro Samurai.
Afro Samurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afro Samurai.
Diamendes throws a series of strikes that have Afro Samurai backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamendes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diamendes duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Afro Samurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Afro Samurai does it's job there.
Diamendes misses with a wild combination.
Afro Samurai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afro Samurai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diamendes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Afro Samurai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Afro Samurai happy to just control the position for now.
Diamendes is pushing Afro Samurai's head away, looking to escape. Afro Samurai manages to hold on to the position though.
Afro Samurai 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.
Diamendes tries to escape but Afro Samurai is in control.
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.
Afro Samurai happy to just control the position for now.
Diamendes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Afro Samurai just content to control the position.
Afro Samurai prevents Diamendes from escaping the position.
Diamendes is being controlled here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Diego Afro Samurai just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diamendes misses with a combination
and Afro Samurai counters with a two punch combo.
Afro Samurai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diamendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Afro Samurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamendes sizes up Afro Samurai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Afro Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamendes.
Afro Samurai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Afro Samurai lands a glancing blow to the side of Diamendes's head.
Diamendes throws a series of strikes that have Afro Samurai backpedaling.
Afro Samurai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamendes misses with a combination
and Afro Samurai counters with a series of strikes. Diamendes will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Afro Samurai shoots in and drives through. Diamendes sprawls well.
Diamendes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Afro Samurai.
Afro Samurai throws a nice looking combination but Diamendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Afro Samurai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Afro Samurai lands a lovely overhand right.
Afro Samurai lands a jab to the head.
Diamendes throws a right hand that Afro Samurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Afro Samurai also avoids with ease.
Diamendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Afro Samurai scores with a three punch combo!
Diamendes misses with a double jab.
Diamendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Afro Samurai with that takedown attempt.
Afro Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Afro Samurai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Afro Samurai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diamendes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Afro Samurai counter with a right hand.
Diamendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Afro Samurai.
Afro Samurai lands with a cross.
Diamendes throws a nice looking combination but Afro Samurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afro Samurai.
A right-left combo lands from Afro Samurai.
Diamendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afro Samurai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Afro Samurai throws a shot from downtown. Diamendes moves away and avoids it.
Diamendes misses with a double jab.
Afro Samurai throws a combination. Diamendes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diamendes throws a combination that misses
and Afro Samurai counters with a left to the body.
Afro Samurai tries for a takedown but Diamendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afro Samurai misses with a takedown attempt - Diamendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamendes tries to bum rush Afro Samurai with a series of wild strikes but Afro Samurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Afro Samurai slips a jab and a cross from Diamendes.
Diamendes throws a right and a left that Afro Samurai avoids nicely.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but Afro Samurai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diamendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Afro Samurai. Afro Samurai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Afro Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Afro Samurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamendes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Afro Samurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Afro Samurai.
Afro Samurai tries for a takedown but Diamendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diamendes throws a combination that misses
and Afro Samurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Afro Samurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Afro Samurai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but Afro Samurai moves out of range.
Afro Samurai dodges the punch combination from Diamendes.
Afro Samurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diamendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Afro Samurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Cinko Diamendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamendes misses with a double jab.
Diamendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamendes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Afro Samurai counters with a series of strikes. Diamendes will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Afro Samurai slips a jab and a cross from Diamendes.
Diamendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Afro Samurai misses with a double jab.
Diamendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Diamendes misses.
Diamendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afro Samurai.
Afro Samurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamendes jabs at Afro Samurai's body.
Afro Samurai looks to land a combination but Diamendes avoids it well.
Diamendes misses with a double jab
enabling Afro Samurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Diamendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamendes misses with a combination
and Afro Samurai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamendes throws a combination that misses
and Afro Samurai counters with a left to the body.
Diamendes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Afro Samurai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Afro Samurai is looking to advance position but Diamendes won't allow it.
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.
Afro Samurai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diamendes is trying to stand up here but Afro Samurai is controlling him well.
Afro Samurai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diamendes tries to kick Afro Samurai off but Afro Samurai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Afro Samurai trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamendes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Afro Samurai controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Diego Afro Samurai just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Afro Samurai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Afro Samurai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Afro Samurai scores with a four punch combination!
Afro Samurai throws a right and a left that Diamendes avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Afro Samurai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Afro Samurai 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 Chris Downing 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... Diego Afro Samurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cebrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baka Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Cebrone!
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, Baka Leben!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cebrone gets the takedown into side control.
Cebrone cracks Leben with a big right hand but Leben just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cebrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.
Cebrone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cebrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Leben is defending well.
Cebrone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leben managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cebrone.
Cebrone moves into full mount!
Cebrone with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cebrone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebrone working Leben over with strikes here.
Cebrone lands a big elbow.
Cebrone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leben has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leben squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cebrone unloading with bombs!
Leben in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cebrone is breathing heavily.
Leben is in a horrible position here. Cebrone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cebrone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben is looking to improve his position but Cebrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Cebrone landing strikes from the mount and Leben is in trouble!
Cebrone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cebrone is working for a guillotine from mount but Leben frees his head quite easily.
Leben is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebrone with the ground and pound from mount.
Cebrone looking to control but Leben is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leben blocking the ground and pound.
Leben keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cebrone won't let Leben get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cebrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cebrone is going olschool here, as he tries to force Leben to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leben shrugs it off.
Leben is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Cebrone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leben is trying to stand up.
Cebrone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Leben tries to lock up and control but Cebrone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cebrone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leben in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cebrone unloads with some shots from mount but Leben bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cebrone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leben lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Leben.
Cebrone shoots in and drives through. Leben sprawls well.
Leben scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leben scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Leben there.
Cebrone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cebrone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leben darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leben's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Leben duly obliges.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben works over Cebrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Leben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cebrone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leben finds it's way round the side to connect with Cebrone's head.
Leben changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leben bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cebrone's head backwards.
Leben lands the left hand.
Cebrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cebrone takes one to the chin there.
Cebrone shoots in and bounces Leben off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cebrone is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cebrone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leben wants to stand up but Cebrone is controlling him.
Cebrone wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Danny Cebrone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cebrone throwing strikes but missing.
Leben avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cebrone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben lands a head shot.
Cebrone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cebrone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cebrone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leben cracks Cebrone with an open hand slap.
Leben thuds his right hand into Cebrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leben ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leben lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leben lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cebrone backs up against the ropes.
Leben lands a two punch combo.
Cebrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leben scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leben might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cebrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
Leben lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cebrone takes one to the side of the head.
Leben connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cebrone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben works the jab nicely.
Leben scores with a nice strike.
Baka Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leben tests Cebrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leben lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leben connects with a jab.
Leben moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cebrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cebrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cebrone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cebrone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben scores with a jab to the head.
Cebrone walks into a jab.
Leben connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leben connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Leben lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cebrone doesn't seem phased though.
Leben 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.
Cebrone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leben clobbers Cebrone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cebrone walks into a stiff left hand from Leben.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben scores with a nice right hand.
Leben jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leben connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leben scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cebrone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cebrone.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cebrone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leben connects with the punch.
Leben lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leben changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leben lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leben connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leben moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leben lands with a hook. Cebrone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leben tests Cebrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leben connects with a jab.
Cebrone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cebrone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leben thuds his right hand into Cebrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cebrone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baka Leben 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! This is the final round!
Leben digs a good hook to Cebrone's body.
Leben scores with a decent looking hook.
Cebrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cebrone advances nicely into full mount.
Cebrone breaks from Leben's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cebrone 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.
Cebrone with shots to the head and body - Leben looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cebrone with good strikes from the mount here!
Leben can't escape the position.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebrone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cebrone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cebrone thowing shots but they're missing.
Cebrone looking to ground and pound but Leben is blocking nicely.
Leben avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cebrone.
Cebrone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leben is looking to escape.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cebrone thowing shots but they're missing.
Cebrone throws some wild stikes that Leben manages to avoid easily.
Leben holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cebrone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cebrone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leben can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebrone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cebrone tries to control but Leben wriggling away.
Cebrone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cebrone working for a submission but Leben is keeping him at bay.
Cebrone wants to finish this one by submission but Leben is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cebrone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leben tries to hold on but Cebrone pushes him away.
Leben is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cebrone working for a submission but Leben is keeping him at bay.
Leben blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Cebrone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cebrone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Cebrone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between santeri perma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aris Lithoxoidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aris Lithoxoidis 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, santeri perma!
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, Aris Lithoxoidis !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
perma shoots in for a double leg but Lithoxoidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
perma throws a head kick that misses.
Lithoxoidis gets a takedown into half guard.
Lithoxoidis seems to be working for a kimura but perma defends the submission attempt.
perma is trying to stand.
Lithoxoidis controlling the action here.
Lithoxoidis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lithoxoidis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. perma looks a forlorn figure.
Lithoxoidis prevents perma from getting the reversal.
Lithoxoidis working for a submission but perma is keeping him at bay.
perma tries to reverse the position but Lithoxoidis maintains control.
perma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis looking to secure an arm triangle but perma defends it well.
Lithoxoidis trying to control but perma is having none of it.
Lithoxoidis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
perma is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lithoxoidis landing strikes from the mount.
perma is bucking up trying to escape but Lithoxoidis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
perma is bucking up trying to escape but Lithoxoidis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lithoxoidis unloading with bombs!
Lithoxoidis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lithoxoidis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but perma is surviving well by controlling Lithoxoidis 's body position as best he can.
perma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis trying to control but perma is having none of it.
Lithoxoidis with the ground and pound from mount.
perma is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lithoxoidis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. perma is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. perma flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lithoxoidis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind perma and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lithoxoidis slips an arm under perma chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lithoxoidis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lithoxoidis is squeezing on perma like an anaconda would it's prey. perma fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aris Lithoxoidis !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zisis Poulitsas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zisis Poulitsas!
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, Vinnie Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulitsas looks for the body kick but Larsen saw that one coming.
Poulitsas misses with a few strikes there.
Poulitsas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poulitsas is working for a kimura here but Larsen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Poulitsas's guard.
Poulitsas looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulitsas, not yet.
Poulitsas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poulitsas is on top in guard.
Poulitsas postures up in Larsen's guard and throws a big left but Larsen blocks it.
Larsen looking for a triangle here. Poulitsas is fighting it but it looks tight! Larsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Poulitsas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinnie Larsen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rotkiv Stach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eddy vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotkiv Stach is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rotkiv Stach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, eddy vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vazquez lands with a big left! Stach is wobbled badly! vazquez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stach to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). eddy vazquez!
eddy vazquez is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demian Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Roberts!
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, Jim Deep!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deep wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Deep keeps moving.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Deep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Deep has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roberts is looking to defend but Deep has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roberts! Deep pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roberts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Deep!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alekos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bryce ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bryce ahr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alekos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bryce ahr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos scores with a takedown into ahr's guard.
Papadopoulos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papadopoulos wanted to stand there but ahr had control of the position.
Papadopoulos passes into half guard.
ahr is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Papadopoulos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ahr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Papadopoulos.
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.
Papadopoulos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ahr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ahr's head.
Papadopoulos wants to take a breather but ahr is having none of it.
ahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for ahr.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but ahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ahr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papadopoulos but Papadopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ahr forces Papadopoulos back against the ropes and clinches.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos successfully pulls guard.
Papadopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
ahr trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos 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.
ahr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papadopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but ahr pushes his legs off easily.
ahr slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to full guard.
ahr is trying to control the action in half guard but Papadopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - ahr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - ahr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ahr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
ahr trying to control the action but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
ahr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Papadopoulos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, ahr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Papadopoulos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ahr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papadopoulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papadopoulos tries to lock up and control but ahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Papadopoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos tries to improve his position but instead ahr has taken his back!
ahr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
ahr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Papadopoulos turns into ahr and is now in his guard.
ahr looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alekos Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Papadopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ahr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ahr.
Papadopoulos tries to strike from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ahr wants to stand but Papadopoulos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Papadopoulos is trying to keep ahr in close.
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead ahr passes into side control.
Papadopoulos looks to move to half guard but instead ahr has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ahr breaks from Papadopoulos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr trying to control but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Papadopoulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papadopoulos tries to hold on but ahr pushes him away.
Papadopoulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos is squirming around, avoiding ahr's attempts to control the action.
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.
Papadopoulos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papadopoulos tries to get out of the position.
Papadopoulos regains half guard.
Papadopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing ahr from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papadopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Papadopoulos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ahr!
Papadopoulos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for ahr because Papadopoulos loaded up on that one.
Papadopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ahr is looking to improve his position but Papadopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Papadopoulos lands a heavy elbow.
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.
ahr is working to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
ahr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Papadopoulos.
ahr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos looking to finish with strikes here!
Papadopoulos looking to control but ahr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Papadopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bryce ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Papadopoulos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ahr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ahr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papadopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Papadopoulos tries to score with some ground and pound. ahr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Papadopoulos swings around for an armbar but ahr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos tries to strike from the bottom.
Papadopoulos has his foot on ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ahr works his way back into a safe position though.
ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos looking for a guillotine here but ahr defends easily.
Papadopoulos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Papadopoulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on ahr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos tries to advance to mount but ahr denies him.
Alekos Papadopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos working away.
ahr is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Papadopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
ahr is trying to buck Papadopoulos off.
Papadopoulos working the ground and pound but ahr is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Papadopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Papadopoulos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Papadopoulos working over ahr with some ground and pound. ahr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
ahr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papadopoulos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! ahr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Papadopoulos, into his guard.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but ahr is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos trying to strike off his back.
ahr stands and throws Papadopoulos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Papadopoulos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ahr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ahr working away.
Papadopoulos is pushing ahr's head away, looking to escape. ahr manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ahr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Papadopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ahr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Papadopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but can't.
Papadopoulos manages to get to full guard.
ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos striking off his back but it's not causing ahr any problems.
Papadopoulos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
ahr pushing down on Papadopoulos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alekos Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alekos Papadopoulos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Davis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecosaurus slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Grecosaurus avoids them all with ease.
Davis swinging wilding here.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grecosaurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davis tries to bum rush Grecosaurus with a series of wild strikes but Grecosaurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grecosaurus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Grecosaurus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis controls Grecosaurus momentarily but Grecosaurus frees himself.
Grecosaurus postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Grecosaurus content to stall in guard here.
Grecosaurus looking to pass the guard.
Grecosaurus stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grecosaurus is one step ahead there.
Grecosaurus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus throws a big right hand that misses.
Grecosaurus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Grecosaurus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grecosaurus wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Grecosaurus passes into half guard.
Grecosaurus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grecosaurus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
Grecosaurus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davis hang on?
Davis looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus lands a heavy elbow.
Davis can't escape the position.
Grecosaurus landing shots from mount.
Grecosaurus lands a big elbow.
Grecosaurus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grecosaurus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grecosaurus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davis for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
Grecosaurus controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Grecosaurus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grecosaurus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grecosaurus working away.
Grecosaurus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grecosaurus is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Grecosaurus is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Davis is letting Grecosaurus control him for a moment.
Grecosaurus 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.
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.
Davis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pentti Grecosaurus just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grecosaurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grecosaurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grecosaurus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Pentti Grecosaurus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grecosaurus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grecosaurus passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Grecosaurus.
Grecosaurus not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus passes to side control.
Grecosaurus happy to just control the position for now.
Grecosaurus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Grecosaurus content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus unloading with bombs!
Grecosaurus dominating with strikes here.
Grecosaurus landing shots from mount.
Grecosaurus landing strikes from the mount.
Grecosaurus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grecosaurus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grecosaurus content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grecosaurus scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Grecosaurus controlling from the full mount.
Grecosaurus landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis taking shots to the head.
Grecosaurus controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Grecosaurus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grecosaurus.
Grecosaurus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pentti Grecosaurus just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Davis throws a right and a left that Grecosaurus avoids nicely.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecosaurus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grecosaurus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grecosaurus with a couple of short strikes.
Grecosaurus controlling from the full mount.
Grecosaurus working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grecosaurus controlling the pace for now.
Grecosaurus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grecosaurus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grecosaurus controlling the pace for now.
Grecosaurus landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
Grecosaurus controlling the position easily from mount.
Grecosaurus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grecosaurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grecosaurus controlling from the full mount.
Ricky Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grecosaurus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
Grecosaurus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grecosaurus lands a big shot there that rocks Davis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pentti Grecosaurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grecosaurus controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Grecosaurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grecosaurus 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Grecosaurus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClean has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slice!
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, Lenny McClean!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClean throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Lenny McClean has been cut.
McClean avoids the head kick by Slice.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slice.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice swinging wilding here.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Slice stalks McClean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McClean's face. McClean staggers backwards, shaken.
Slice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McClean backs up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slice.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClean counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
McClean doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
McClean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has McClean backing up. McClean nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
McClean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McClean misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a two punch combo.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and McClean counters with an inside leg kick.
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.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and McClean counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice lands a head kick. McClean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slice tries to land a front kick but McClean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from McClean.
McClean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
McClean gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slice counters with a big head kick but McClean shrugs it off.
Slice looks to throw a body kick
and McClean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McClean misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClean counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McClean tries a head kick but it misses.
McClean throws a leg kick
and Slice counters with an outside leg kick.
Slice throws a series of punches but McClean moves out of range.
Slice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slice.
McClean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. McClean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice throws a head kick that McClean semi-blocks.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClean lands a lovely overhand right.
McClean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slice.
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.
McClean misses with a series of wild punches.
McClean throws a sloppy head kick
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings McClean.
Slice falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClean counters with a nice body shot.
McClean clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClean thows a leg kick but Slice checks it
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick
and McClean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McClean fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
McClean looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny McClean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClean swinging wilding here.
McClean slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
McClean swinging wilding here.
A left and a right from McClean both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice avoids the head kick by McClean.
McClean throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
McClean lands with a nice combination. Slice backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClean throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
McClean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings McClean.
Johnny Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from McClean misses.
McClean throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClean takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice lands with a kick to the temple. McClean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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.
McClean scores with a one two! Slice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slice - that will leave a mark!
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClean.
Slice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slice thuds his shin into the meat of McClean's side.
McClean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a big head kick but McClean shrugs it off.
McClean fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClean fails to land with a series of punches.
McClean misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
McClean looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
McClean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. McClean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClean. McClean obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
Slice works over McClean's head and body with a nice combination.
Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClean's sensitive parts.
McClean misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings McClean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
McClean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has McClean backing up. McClean nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lenny McClean's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Slice throws a leg kick
and McClean counters with a thumping low kick.
McClean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McClean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McClean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McClean misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. McClean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClean throws a one two combo.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClean counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick
and McClean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice lands with a kick to the ribs.
McClean lands with a nice combination. Slice backs away looking to recover.
Slice explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McClean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McClean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slice's hands.
Johnny Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from McClean does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClean.
McClean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has McClean backing up. McClean nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
McClean throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClean.
McClean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Johnny Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
McClean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
McClean throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lenny McClean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McClean misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a head kick. That will keep McClean thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some bone on bone action there as McClean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McClean throws a sloppy head kick
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from McClean.
McClean avoids the head kick by Slice.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
McClean pushes Slice away with a front kick.
A low kick from Slice misses
and McClean counters with an inside leg kick.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and McClean counters with a body kick.
McClean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McClean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from McClean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. McClean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slice looks to throw a body kick
and McClean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as McClean shoots in.
Johnny Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny McClean.
Slice looks to land a combination. McClean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McClean clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClean misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice staying out of range there.
McClean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slice.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Slice.
Well Slice 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Slice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yosko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scaredy McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaredy McScared has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yosko Kimura's chin.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosko Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scaredy McScared!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McScared closes the distance and clinches.
McScared wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but McScared persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the ropes.
Kimura has control of McScared's left arm, preventing McScared from doing any damage.
McScared postures up.
McScared trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScared throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura 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.
Kimura pulls McScared in close to prevent any damage.
McScared throws a strike but Kimura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McScared manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McScared working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McScared looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McScared wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
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.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScared is keeping the position for now.
Kimura controlling from the top 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.
Kimura trying to control but McScared is working from the bottom.
McScared 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.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but McScared is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura swinging wilding here.
McScared has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as McScared shoots in.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McScared moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura tries to work over McScared's front leg with a kick but McScared checks it.
Horrible takedown by McScared or perhaps it was just good defense by Kimura which made him look bad.
Yosko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scaredy McScared.
Kimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McScared tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura with a poor takedown
and McScared counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kimura's guard now.
McScared postures up.
McScared won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McScared is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McScared looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McScared counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Kimura tries to hold on but McScared pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by McScared.
McScared has hold of Kimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McScared swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kimura is now in McScared's guard. A big mistake from McScared there, giving up the dominant position!
McScared is breathing heavily.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McScared is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
McScared looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McScared moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McScared has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McScared isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kimura stacks McScared on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kimura!
McScared tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura wants to control but McScared is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McScared!
McScared working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Kimura prevents McScared from getting the reversal.
McScared flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McScared is wriggling around trying to escape.
McScared is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
McScared can't escape the position.
McScared is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McScared working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared 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!
McScared checks a low kick from Kimura.
McScared misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
McScared misses with a takedown
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. McScared fights it but they end up in guard.
McScared can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
McScared is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McScared swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McScared is trying to keep Kimura in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura is taking a breather. McScared says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McScared tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
McScared is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McScared is looking for a sweep.
McScared seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Kimura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's 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.
McScared tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McScared takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McScared tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura tries to move to mount but McScared blocks the move with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McScared counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kimura won't be happy with that.
Kimura wants to control but McScared postures up.
McScared goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kimura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McScared but great work by Kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura tries to control but McScared wriggling away.
McScared wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Scaredy McScared has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScared sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScared keeps working.
McScared sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McScared is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to take a breather but McScared is having none of it.
Kimura is really struggling to control McScared but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McScared is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosko Kimura clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McScared drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
McScared is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScared wants to stand but Kimura has his arm trapped.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared in side control, throwing shots but Kimura defends.
Kimura is not content to let McScared control the position.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McScared wants to get back to full guard.
McScared moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura wants to control from the top but McScared keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
McScared escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McScared looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McScared looking to control.
Kimura passes McScared's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McScared gets full guard.
McScared looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura stands and throws McScared's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScared misses with a strike from the bottom.
McScared is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McScared tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
McScared is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McScared is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are battling for position here. McScared manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
McScared gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kimura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McScared's guard now.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScared is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control but McScared is working from the bottom.
McScared is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScared is on top in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McScared advances to half guard.
Kimura is doing well to control the position and prevent McScared from advancing to side control.
McScared missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McScared looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McScared is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
McScared prevents Kimura from improving his position.
McScared is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScared is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McScared.
Kimura misses with a takedown
and McScared counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McScared thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kimura to regain full guard.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McScared pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McScared trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScared wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
McScared trying to work for an americana but Kimura has managed to regain full guard.
McScared loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yosko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScared won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura is controlling McScared's posture.
Scaredy McScared is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McScared postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kimura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McScared, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yosko Kimura.
I think McScared 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scaredy McScared!
Scaredy McScared is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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FIGHT
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