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BS3 Clampit vs Churchill 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between venson clampit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and winston churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, venson clampit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, winston churchill!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
churchill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
clampit misses with a low kick.
churchill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
clampit is trying to maintain the position but churchill is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
churchill is looking to advance position but clampit won't allow it.
clampit is trying to control but can't.
clampit wants to improve his position but churchill is controlling well.
churchill tries to pass the half guard into mount. clampit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from churchill.
clampit is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
clampit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. churchill is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
churchill fails with the takedown.
clampit throws a nice looking combination but churchill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
clampit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
winston churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
clampit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
clampit stalling.
churchill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for churchill.
clampit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
churchill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
clampit is looking to work some ground and pound but churchill has wrist control.
clampit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
churchill looks gassed!
churchill looking to control.
clampit controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
clampit wants to control from the top but churchill keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
churchill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! clampit escapes and throws churchill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
clampit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but churchill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
clampit tries to advance to mount but churchill denies him.
clampit moves into full mount!
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.
clampit landing strikes from the mount and churchill is in trouble!
churchill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
churchill working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
clampit content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
churchill wants to control but clampit is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
venson clampit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from clampit.
churchill moves in looking to clinch but clampit pushes him off.
churchill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and clampit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
clampit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
clampit trying to control from half guard but churchill is working away.
clampit drops an elbow to the side of churchill's head.
churchill is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but clampit pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
clampit is trying to control the action in half guard but churchill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
clampit trying to mount his opponent but churchill defends it.
clampit is trying to control the action in half guard but churchill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
clampit stands up from half guard.
churchill clinches but clampit breaks the clinch
and clampit counters with a stiff right hand.
churchill with a lazy takedown attempt
and clampit counters with a series of strikes. churchill will be more careful next time no doubt.
clampit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but churchill swivels and escapes.
churchill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and clampit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
venson clampit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of winston churchill.
clampit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and churchill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in clampit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
churchill wants to control from the top but clampit keeps moving.
churchill wants to pass the guard but clampit is keeping the position.
clampit is trying to keep churchill in close.
clampit is looking to stand up but churchill isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
clampit striking off his back but it's not causing churchill any problems.
churchill prevents clampit from getting back to his feet.
churchill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
clampit shoots in looking for a takedown. churchill tries to sprawl out of it but clampit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. churchill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
churchill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
churchill is looking to clinch but clampit is avoiding it.
venson clampit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
clampit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
clampit in side control lands a decent elbow.
churchill tries to buck clampit off but clampit is having none of it.
clampit tries to stand but churchill controls the position and pulls clampit into his guard.
churchill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
clampit stands and steps away. churchill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from clampit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
venson clampit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
clampit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
clampit misses with a takedown attempt - churchill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
churchill shoots in for a takedown but clampit shows good takedown defense.
churchill has his takedown stuffed
and clampit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by clampit.
churchill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. clampit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
churchill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but clampit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
clampit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
churchill looking for a sweep. Not yet churchill, not yet.
churchill keeping moving, preventing clampit from controlling successfully.
clampit tries to stand but churchill is controlling from the bottom.
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.
clampit trying to control but churchill is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
clampit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for churchill!
clampit landing strikes, looking to finish!
clampit unloads with some shots from mount but churchill bucks and avoids them well.
clampit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… churchill is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by churchill and clampit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
churchill is trying to control clampit's posture but clampit avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
churchill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
clampit stands up.
clampit throws a combination that misses
and churchill counters with a single leg into guard. clampit didn't expect that.
churchill prevents clampit from getting back to his feet.
clampit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
clampit pulls churchill in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
clampit looking for a sweep. Not yet clampit, not yet.
clampit keeping moving, preventing churchill from controlling successfully.
clampit controls churchill momentarily but churchill frees himself.
churchill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but venson clampit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
churchill closes the distance and clinches up with clampit, looking for a takedown. churchill pushes clampit against the cage but clampit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
churchill misses with a takedown attempt
and clampit counters with a single leg into guard. churchill didn't expect that.
churchill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
clampit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
clampit won't allow churchill to sweep him here.
clampit wanted to stand there but churchill had control of the position.
venson clampit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
churchill keeping moving, preventing clampit from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now churchill is on top in guard.
clampit wriggles free and stands up.
churchill tries for a takedown but clampit circles away easily
and clampit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
venson clampit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of winston churchill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
clampit is looking to clinch but churchill is avoiding it.
churchill with a lazy takedown attempt
and clampit counters with a three punch combo that has churchill backing up. churchill nods at clampit to acknowledge the strikes.
churchill has a takedown stuffed.
churchill circles away from the clinch attempt
and churchill counters with a takedown into side control.
clampit tries to buck churchill off but churchill is having none of it.
churchill tries for a kimura but clampit is defending well.
clampit is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
clampit trying to remain calm as churchill controls from the top position.
churchill wants to control but clampit is keeping him busy.
churchill just content to control the position.
clampit is pushing churchill's head away, looking to escape. churchill manages to hold on to the position though.
clampit is looking to regain half guard here but churchill keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
clampit fails with a takedown attempt.
clampit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
churchill wants to land a leg kick but clampit is out of range.
churchill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in clampit's guard.
clampit striking from his own guard.
clampit trying to keep a closed guard but churchill is proving a slippery customer.
clampit throws his legs up looking for a submission but churchill uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
winston churchill 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!
clampit wants to clinch.
clampit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
churchill has a takedown stuffed.
churchill shoots in and drives through. clampit sprawls well.
churchill takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
churchill slips a jab and a cross from clampit.
churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but clampit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
clampit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
churchill is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
clampit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
clampit fails in his attempt to clinch.
churchill shoots and misses
and clampit counters with a stiff right hand.
venson clampit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of winston churchill.
clampit misses with a double jab.
clampit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than clampit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
clampit landing shots from mount.
churchill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
churchill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
clampit wants to sweep here but churchill controlling him for the moment.
churchill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
clampit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
clampit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
clampit tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
churchill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
clampit kicks churchill off and gets to his feet.
churchill shoots for a double leg takedown but clampit sprawls well. He's pushed churchill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
churchill closes the distance and clinches up with clampit, looking for a takedown. churchill pushes clampit against the cage but clampit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
clampit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
churchill tries for a takedown but clampit circles away easily
and clampit counters with a single leg into guard. churchill didn't expect that.
clampit being controlled here momentarily.
churchill had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. clampit is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. churchill Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take clampit's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
clampit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if churchill gets his way!
clampit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
winston churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
clampit throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
churchill punishing his opponent with strikes.
venson clampit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
churchill prevents clampit from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
venson clampit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well clampit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... venson clampit!
venson clampit retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Sledd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Bandanna on the Right as his entrance music. Wayne Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Sledd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledd closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Sledd pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sledd throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Melvin Sledd has been cut.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sledd as he avoids it easily.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carter has eaten all the pies!
Sledd misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sledd won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledd can't do much from the bottom here.
Sledd tries to improve position but can't.
Sledd wants to control but Carter postures up.
Carter trying to control the position but Sledd is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sledd is trying to buck Carter off.
Sledd wants to control but Carter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sledd can't do much from the bottom here.
Sledd looks to move to half guard but instead Carter has passed into mount! Damn!
Carter landing strikes from the mount and Sledd is in trouble!
Sledd is breathing heavily.
Carter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Melvin Sledd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Sledd's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayne Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between gorgeous George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and domino jones (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gorgeous George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, domino jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George misses with a takedown attempt - jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. jones tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by jones.
jones throws a head kick that misses.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gorgeous George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George forces jones back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George breaks from the clinch.
George fails with the takedown.
George with a jab.
It looks like domino jones has been cut.
George shoots in but jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones moves into the clinch.
George can't break the clinch.
George tries for a takedown. No joy.
jones wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
jones looks gassed!
George manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. George manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
jones postures up in George's guard and throws a big left but George blocks it.
jones stands up from George's guard - jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
jones stuffs the takedown attempt from George. George gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George fails with the takedown
and jones counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George is trying to control jones's posture but jones avoids it.
George sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
George is pressing down on jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
jones looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones is working an open guard so George takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
George gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
George lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for jones!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
George looking to control and managing it successfully.
George manages to capitalize on a mistake by jones to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones trying to control the hands but George breaks the grip.
George scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but domino jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on domino jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
jones misses with a wild combination.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. jones tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George doesn't succeed with the takedown
and jones counters with a single leg into guard. George didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gorgeous George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
jones wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
jones postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jones's guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
domino jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
George distracts jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
jones is working an open guard so George takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
jones throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from George.
George throws a series of punches but jones avoids them all with ease.
George with a poor takedown
and jones counters with a single leg into guard. George didn't expect that.
George wants to sweep here but jones controlling him for the moment.
George keeping moving, preventing jones from controlling successfully.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but jones is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George trying to keep a closed guard but jones is proving a slippery customer.
George is really struggling to control jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
George is looking for a triangle but jones pushes his legs off easily.
jones is looking to stand up but George won't let him.
George has his foot on jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. jones works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
George pulls jones in close to prevent any damage.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
domino jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on domino jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
George decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
George is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but jones keeps working.
George is trying to work for a kimura but jones is defending well.
jones trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for jones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
George with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
George takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
jones is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
George breaks from jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
George tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
George lands a nice shot to the head.
jones tries to lock up and control but George gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
George sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
jones is bucking up trying to escape but George cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
George tries to control but jones wriggling away.
The referee warns jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
George not allowing jones to control his hands.
jones is keeping busy.
domino jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jones wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
gorgeous George showed his dominance in that final round.
I think jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... domino jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ulrich stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adam nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). adam nichols has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with ulrich stern's chin.
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ulrich stern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, adam nichols!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stern fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. nichols sprawls well initially but stern persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
stern wants to free his trapped foot but nichols is holding on for dear life with his legs.
nichols is trying to stand.
nichols looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
nichols is trying to maintain the position but stern is very close to passing his half guard.
stern is trying to control the action in half guard but nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
nichols is trying to maintain the position but stern is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nichols wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
nichols with a poor takedown
and stern counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
stern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. nichols just stands there and leans against the cage.
nichols is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. stern can't fight it off and eventually nichols manages to take the fight to the floor. stern looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
stern really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
nichols slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
nichols being controlled here momentarily.
nichols postures up.
stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
stern looking to control.
stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but nichols is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
stern wants to get back to his feet but nichols is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
stern misses with a double jab.
stern has managed to clinch.
nichols wants a takedown but no success here.
nichols looks gassed!
stern is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. nichols can't fight it off and eventually stern manages to take the fight to the floor. nichols looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
stern stops nichols from standing up.
nichols has momentary wrist control but stern slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
nichols is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst stern is controlling him.
stern advances position into side control!
stern just content to control the position.
stern moves into full mount!
stern sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
stern dominating with strikes here.
stern is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. nichols can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
nichols working to try and regain half guard.
stern looking to control and managing it successfully.
stern blocks nichols's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ulrich stern dominated that round.
That's time! stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
stern doesn't succeed with the takedown
and nichols counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in stern's guard now.
nichols wants to control from the top but stern keeps moving.
stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in nichols's guard.
stern tries to free his leg and advance position but nichols is retaining full guard.
nichols has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
stern looking to sit in guard and control but nichols gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
nichols wants to pass the guard but stern is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nichols throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
stern looking for a sweep. Not yet stern, not yet.
nichols thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
stern tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but nichols swivels and escapes.
stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nichols looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for stern!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nichols is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
nichols shoots in and bounces stern off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
adam nichols has got the better of the ground game so far.
stern is looking to take a break and control but nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
stern missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stern slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like stern is going to stand back up.
nichols regains full guard. Nicely done.
stern has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing nichols to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! stern is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - nichols pulls down on the head and he's put stern to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). adam nichols! adam nichols retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between daddy lean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daddy lean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lean closes the distance and clinches.
Durden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but lean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Durden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Durden working away.
Durden in the domination position with lean hanging on.
The strikes coming from Durden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Durden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by lean, who protects the arm well.
Durden working the head and body with strikes.
Durden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
lean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Durden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lean tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but lean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
lean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durden is controlling him well.
lean can't do much from the bottom here.
Durden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden looks gassed!
lean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but lean keeps working.
lean stops Durden from passing to mount.
Durden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but lean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
lean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
lean is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Durden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
lean is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as lean is looking to escape.
lean regains half guard.
lean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
lean gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
lean controlling the position well here. Durden rolled but lean kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Can Durden hold on?! lean is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
lean lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lean is trying to stick to Durden's back but Durden is turning into lean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in lean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Durden.
Durden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durden wanted to stand there but lean had control of the position.
lean keeping full guard, as Durden tries to pass.
Durden advances position into side control!
Durden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but lean sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
lean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Durden showed some decent athleticism there.
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
lean missing with punches from the bottom.
Durden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
lean tries to buck Durden off but Durden takes his back!
lean could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can lean hold on?! Durden is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
lean is taking damage to the body and head.
Durden has his arm under lean's chin here. Game over son! Durden squeezes tightly and lean is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DAN SIMOES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tobin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DAN SIMOES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Tobin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIMOES tries to clinch but Tobin is having none of it.
Tobin looks to clinch
and SIMOES counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tobin's guard now.
Tobin keeping moving, preventing SIMOES from controlling successfully.
SIMOES has gone for a leg lock! Tobin slips out almost immediately though and dives into SIMOES's guard.
Tobin won't allow SIMOES to sweep him here.
Tobin passes SIMOES's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tobin prevents SIMOES from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tobin throws a leg kick but SIMOES checks it.
Tobin fails to land the takedown.
Tobin tries for a takedown but SIMOES circles away easily
and SIMOES counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIMOES changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tobin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Tobin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tobin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - SIMOES easily slips into full mount!
A nice elbow there by SIMOES.
SIMOES really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SIMOES prevents Tobin from getting the reversal.
Tobin tries to lock up and control but SIMOES gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tobin looks gassed!
SIMOES is standing up, even though he is in mount.
SIMOES shoots in but Tobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIMOES slips a jab and a cross from Tobin.
Scott Tobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tobin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and SIMOES counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SIMOES wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAN SIMOES. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SIMOES wants a takedown.
Tobin wants to get back to striking at distance but SIMOES won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tobin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SIMOES has him pressed against the cage.
Tobin is looking to break free of the clinch but SIMOES has double underhooks.
Tobin fails to pull guard.
SIMOES stops a takedown attempt from Tobin.
Tobin has had enough of the clinch but SIMOES keeps him there for the moment.
SIMOES tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tobin wants to get back to striking at distance but SIMOES won't allow it.
SIMOES has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tobin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tobin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SIMOES avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tobin wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobin decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tobin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SIMOES postures up.
Tobin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
SIMOES prevents Tobin from breaking the clinch.
SIMOES's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobin rushes SIMOES and presses him up against the cage.
Tobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobin looks to throw a body kick
and SIMOES counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SIMOES.
Tobin is looking to break free of the clinch but SIMOES has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from SIMOES.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobin stalls.
Tobin is trying to stall.
Tobin wants to break free but SIMOES has control.
Tobin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SIMOES has him pressed against the cage.
Tobin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SIMOES breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tobin darts in trying to clinch
and SIMOES holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tobin goes for a takedown attempt but SIMOES pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tobin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAN SIMOES dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Tobin or perhaps it was just good defense by SIMOES which made him look bad.
Tobin tries to close the distance and clinch up but SIMOES swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DAN SIMOES is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tobin throws a lazy head kick
and SIMOES counters with a takedown into side control.
Tobin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but SIMOES has just dragged him back down to the mat.
SIMOES stands up.
SIMOES lands the left hand.
Tobin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tobin stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tobin throws a lazy head kick
and SIMOES counters with a single leg into guard. Tobin didn't expect that.
SIMOES wants to control from the top but Tobin keeps moving.
DAN SIMOES overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SIMOES trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SIMOES trying to control but Tobin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tobin is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIMOES looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tobin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tobin chips away with some ground and pound.
SIMOES working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tobin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tobin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tobin landing some decent shots from guard.
Tobin trying to control the position from guard on top but SIMOES is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobin lands a couple of digs.
Tobin advances to half guard.
Tobin trying to control the action but SIMOES is working from the bottom.
Tobin stalling.
Tobin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
SIMOES is looking to control Tobin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SIMOES avoid being mounted?
SIMOES is looking for a sweep. Tobin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SIMOES misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tobin winds up and cracks SIMOES with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobin controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tobin.
Tobin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tobin gets a takedown into half guard.
Tobin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAN SIMOES dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tobin misses with a takedown attempt - SIMOES sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SIMOES misses with a takedown
and Tobin counters with a series of strikes. SIMOES will be more careful next time no doubt.
SIMOES misses with a takedown attempt - Tobin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tobin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tobin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SIMOES tries to avoid it but Tobin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SIMOES to the ground. SIMOES escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SIMOES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tobin pinned against the cage. Tobin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAN SIMOES. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tobin throws a front kick that sends SIMOES stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobin shoots and misses
so SIMOES counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tobin is working an open guard so SIMOES takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SIMOES has a takedown stuffed.
Tobin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SIMOES will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tobin doesn't manage to clinch there - SIMOES circles away.
Tobin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SIMOES counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobin regains full guard. Nicely done.
SIMOES wants to control from the top but Tobin keeps moving.
SIMOES gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tobin shoots in for a double leg but SIMOES sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SIMOES misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SIMOES looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tobin is fending him off so far but SIMOES persists. Nope, Tobin circles away and we're back to standing.
SIMOES showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tobin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobin throws a left and a right that both miss
and SIMOES moves into the clinch.
SIMOES tries to pull guard but Tobin holds him up against the cage and eventually SIMOES drops back down to his feet.
SIMOES is trying to drag Tobin to the mat but Tobin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tobin can't break the clinch.
Tobin wants to break free but SIMOES has control.
Tobin swings wildly with an uppercut but SIMOES uses good head movement to avoid it.
SIMOES changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tobin scores with a nice body kick.
Tobin misses with a takedown attempt
and SIMOES counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SIMOES.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tobin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SIMOES is trying to trip Tobin. He has hold of a leg but Tobin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SIMOES persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
SIMOES won't allow Tobin to get back to his feet.
SIMOES wants to pass the guard but Tobin is keeping the position.
Tobin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SIMOES looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott Tobin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SIMOES trying to control the position from guard on top but Tobin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
DAN SIMOES showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SIMOES, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DAN SIMOES!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. my god kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! john rock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, john rock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houston has taken the fight to the clinch.
rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
rock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Houston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Houston pulls guard effortlessly.
Houston has control of rock's left arm, preventing rock from doing any damage.
rock chips away with some ground and pound.
Houston wants to sweep here but rock controlling him for the moment.
Houston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Houston keeping moving, preventing rock from controlling successfully.
rock stops Houston from standing up.
rock trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
rock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rock trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houston pinned against the cage. Houston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john rock.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
rock pulls Houston in close to his closed guard and prevents Houston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Houston looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
rock trying to control the position.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a big head kick but rock shrugs it off.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston pushes rock up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands a knee to the head.
rock trying to land knees to the body.
Houston manages to break the clinch.
Houston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston has a takedown stuffed.
rock shoots and misses
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Houston controlling the pace.
Houston trying to control from half guard but rock is working away.
rock controlling the position for now.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rock tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Houston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
rock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Houston wants to stand up but rock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Houston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Houston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houston pinned against the cage. Houston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston with a lazy takedown attempt
and rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
rock looking for a takedown.
Houston landing knees to the head.
rock wants to stall.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston is stalling in the full guard.
Houston wanted to stand there but rock had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a big right hand that misses.
rock working a defensive guard here.
rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Houston is looking to work some ground and pound but rock has wrist control.
Houston landing with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john rock.
Houston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
rock is fighting to break Houston's control of his arms but Houston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Houston has his foot on rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. rock works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
rock trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Houston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch but rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
rock fails with the takedown
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Houston trying to control from half guard but rock is working away.
Houston wants to stand up but rock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Houston wants to take a breather but rock is having none of it.
rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Houston manages to pass to mount!
Houston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
rock has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Houston's lack of action.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but rock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexander Houston just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but rock circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Houston lands but rock takes it in his stride.
rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
rock throws a shot to the body.
rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston lands a front kick.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
rock moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and rock counters with a single leg into guard. Houston didn't expect that.
rock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Houston is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and rock dives into side control.
A control attempt from Houston but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
rock closes the distance but Houston moves to the side
and Houston counters with a single leg into guard. rock didn't expect that.
rock 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.
Houston trying to control but rock is working from the bottom.
rock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Houston is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with rock in particular looking to stall.
Houston trying to control from the bottom.
rock is nestled in close to Houston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston regains full guard. Nicely done.
rock preventing the sweep.
Houston doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houston keeping moving, preventing rock from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houston misses with a head kick.
rock has his takedown stuffed
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into side control. rock won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Houston trying to control the position but rock is working away.
You can see the frustration on rock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Houston lands a nice forearm strike.
Houston trying to control the action but rock is working from the bottom.
Houston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston tries to bum rush rock with a series of wild strikes but rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts rock as he jumps to the side.
rock throws a one two combo.
rock misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Houston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Houston is looking to work some ground and pound but rock has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houston wants to control from the top but rock keeps moving.
Houston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
rock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
rock working for a triangle but Houston defends it easily.
Houston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Houston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Houston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucious LeftFoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and peggy hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucious LeftFoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, peggy hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeftFoot stuffs the takedown attempt from hatfield. hatfield gets slowly back to his feet.
hatfield tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from LeftFoot.
hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeftFoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around hatfield's waist but hatfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeftFoot off to one side.
hatfield lands an overhand right.
hatfield misses with a head kick.
hatfield shoots and misses
and LeftFoot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeftFoot.
LeftFoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeftFoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeftFoot controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeftFoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LeftFoot trying to pass the guard but hatfield defending well.
LeftFoot stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows hatfield to get to his feet.
hatfield misses with an uppercut. LeftFoot saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hatfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeftFoot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in hatfield's guard.
Lucious LeftFoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peggy hatfield.
hatfield looks gassed!
LeftFoot looking to pass the guard.
LeftFoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeftFoot advances nicely into full mount.
LeftFoot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LeftFoot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hatfield throws a body kick that misses.
LeftFoot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeftFoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
hatfield wants to get back to full guard.
LeftFoot uses his free foot to push down on hatfield's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for hatfield.
LeftFoot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
hatfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeftFoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LeftFoot avoids the attempt from hatfield to control.
LeftFoot content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeftFoot working the ground and pound effectively.
LeftFoot is working for a guillotine from mount but hatfield frees his head quite easily.
LeftFoot stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hatfield misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious LeftFoot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LeftFoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeftFoot avoids the head kick by hatfield.
hatfield connects with a jab.
LeftFoot shoots in looking for a takedown. hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but LeftFoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeftFoot takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeftFoot keeps control of hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hatfield wants to break free but LeftFoot has control.
hatfield jumps guard but LeftFoot stands there with hatfield around his waist. hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hatfield jumps guard but LeftFoot stands there with hatfield around his waist. hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hatfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeftFoot.
hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
hatfield tries to pull guard but LeftFoot holds him up against the cage and eventually hatfield drops back down to his feet.
Lucious LeftFoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peggy hatfield.
LeftFoot is working for takedown but hatfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
hatfield fails to pull guard.
LeftFoot wants a takedown.
hatfield tries to stall but LeftFoot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
hatfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LeftFoot walks away with a smile on his face. hatfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
hatfield tries for a takedown but LeftFoot circles away easily
and LeftFoot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LeftFoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeftFoot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeftFoot stands up and beckons hatfield to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hatfield fails with the takedown
and LeftFoot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
LeftFoot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeftFoot is looking to take a break and control but hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
hatfield trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
hatfield taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeftFoot lands with some strikes.
LeftFoot looking to control but hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeftFoot controlling from the full mount.
hatfield defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from LeftFoot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious LeftFoot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
hatfield with a poor takedown
and LeftFoot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
LeftFoot is trying for a kimura here. hatfield looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! LeftFoot wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucious LeftFoot!
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