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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between king cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, king cook! 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, Jason Smith! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith is looking to clinch. cook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - cook circles away.
cook throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. cook misses the jab. cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Smith tries to clinch but cook is having none of it. Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith is looking to clinch. cook keeps the fight on the outside. cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Smith slips a jab from cook. Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cook missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith slips a jab from cook. cook throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith misses with a looping left. cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round. cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. cook throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith moves in looking to clinch but cook pushes him off. cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from cook. cook checks the leg kick. cook misses with a looping right. cook thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. king cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smith. Smith tries to get into range but cook steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! cook scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). king cook!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bourne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir! 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, Jason Bourne! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bourne pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch. Bourne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mir walks away with a smile on his face. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bourne fails with the takedown. Bourne tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range. No luck for Bourne with that takedown attempt. Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bourne. Bourne lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mir sprawling to the canvas. Bourne follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mir hang on?
Mir is rocked!
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bourne scores with a big shot! Mir's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mir! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Bourne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between shawn voitsek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Face the pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leandro Torres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with shawn voitsek's chin.
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198 cm
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shawn voitsek! 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, Leandro Torres! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. voitsek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. voitsek looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Torres tries for a kimura but voitsek is defending well. voitsek controls the position for a moment. voitsek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if voitsek tries to get out of the position. voitsek prevents Torres from improving position. voitsek wants to get back to his feet but Torres drags him back down. voitsek wants to control but Torres postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. voitsek is looking for a sweep. Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round. voitsek tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it. Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. voitsek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Who's going to make the next move? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. voitsek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Torres has worked his way into a potential kimura here. voitsek is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Torres yanks on the arm and voitsek is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Torres!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Chase ! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Chase lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chase lands a head shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chase shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hunt thows a body shot but no joy. Hunt blocks a head kick by Chase .
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt slips a straight right by Chase . Chase thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chase looks gassed! Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Chase counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hunt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vincent Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt throws a head kick that misses. Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot. Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Hunt staying calm. Chase is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hunt stands up and we're back to a striking position. Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chase trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hunt stands up out of the half guard. Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chase in his tracks. Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Chase counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Chase trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. Hunt kicks off Chase and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase throws a head kick that misses and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chase gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Chase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chase throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chase wants to hit a switch here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chase there! Chase is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hunt controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase wants to try and get back to his feet. Hunt with good strikes from the mount here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chase wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away. Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chase is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase with a poor takedown and Hunt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chase 's guard now. Chase working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Hunt scores with a one two! Chase had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice uppercut there from Hunt. Hunt thuds a left hand into Chase 's body. Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily. Hunt misses with a low kick as Chase jumps back. Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Hunt does no damage. Chase jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Hunt. Hunt misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there. Chase tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Chase . Chase closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Chase has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice cross by Hunt. Chase looks to clinch and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Chase . A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Chase down. Chase with a lazy takedown attempt and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chase .
A combination from Hunt does no damage. Chase sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body. Chase tries to clinch but Hunt moves away and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Chase backing up. Chase nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes. Chase has his takedown stuffed and Hunt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chase is lucky that one didn't land flush. Chase fails in his attempt to clinch. Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Chase . Chase throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Chase .
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mike Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hunt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chase 's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck. Chase is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt advances to half guard. Hunt gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control. Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hunt working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt lands the left hand. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Chase counters with a big head kick but Hunt shrugs it off. Chase missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chase tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily and Hunt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chase ! Hunt controlling his opponent. Chase is looking to get to half guard. Hunt looking to finish Chase with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chase ! Hunt raining down shots from the mount! Chase is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount. Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chase is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt trying to control but Chase is having none of it. Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chase flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hunt looking to control but Chase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chase can't escape the position.
Hunt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chase tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Chase is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea. Chase tries to hold on but Hunt postures up. Chase is looking to get to half guard. Hunt swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Watchdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Watchdog has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Watchdog! 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, Alexander Koslov! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watchdog throws a nice looking combination but Koslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Watchdog gets the takedown into side control. Watchdog scoring with punches and elbows. Watchdog throwing shots but missing, from side control. Koslov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Watchdog is controlling him well. An elbow from Watchdog crashes against the mat.
Watchdog scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koslov to see if he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koslov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Watchdog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Watchdog throwing shots but missing, from side control. Koslov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Watchdog.
Watchdog working the ground and pound. Watchdog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Koslov tries to escape but Watchdog is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watchdog misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Watchdog scores with punches from side control. Watchdog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koslov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Koslov is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Watchdog working the head and body with strikes. Watchdog landing a few strikes. Koslov pushes Watchdog away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Watchdog gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Koslov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Koslov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Watchdog has just dragged him back down to the mat. Watchdog advances to mount. Koslov looks gassed! Watchdog working for a submission but Koslov is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watchdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Watchdog landing shots from mount. Watchdog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Koslov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Watchdog working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koslov tries to buck Watchdog off but he can't manage it. Watchdog working Koslov over with strikes here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watchdog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Watchdog breaks from Koslov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Watchdog looking to finish Koslov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koslov! Watchdog with good strikes from the mount here! A nice elbow there by Watchdog. Watchdog looking to finish Koslov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koslov! Koslov really wants to buck Watchdog off and get back to his feet. A nice elbow there by Watchdog. Watchdog working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Poor strikes thrown by Watchdog there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koslov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koslov wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watchdog lands a heavy elbow. Koslov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Koslov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Koslov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koslov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Watchdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koslov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Watchdog scoring with strikes but Koslov is staying in there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Watchdog lands a nice shot to the head. Watchdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koslov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action! Watchdog landing shots from mount. Watchdog throws some wild stikes that Koslov manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Watchdog dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Watchdog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Watchdog scores a takedown into full mount! Watchdog lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Watchdog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watchdog scoring with strikes but Koslov is staying in there. Watchdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Koslov is trying to stand up. Watchdog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Watchdog throws some wild stikes that Koslov manages to avoid easily.
Watchdog throws some wild stikes that Koslov manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Watchdog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koslov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Watchdog with shots to the head and body - Koslov looks very uncomfortable down there. Watchdog unloading with bombs! Watchdog punishing his opponent with strikes. Koslov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watchdog landing strikes from the mount and Koslov is in trouble! Watchdog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Watchdog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koslov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watchdog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Koslov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Watchdog landing strikes from the mount and Koslov is in trouble! Koslov is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Watchdog lands a heavy elbow. Koslov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Watchdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Koslov is trying to stand. Koslov is in a horrible position here. Watchdog smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koslov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watchdog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koslov's face.
Watchdog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koslov wants to try and get back to his feet. Watchdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koslov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Watchdog lands a heavy elbow. Koslov is trying to stand. Koslov is bucking up trying to escape but Watchdog cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watchdog is in the full mount, landing strikes. BOOM! Watchdog connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Watchdog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koslov can do to turn this around? Watchdog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Watchdog looking for a guillotine from mount but Koslov is having none of it. The referee warns Koslov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watchdog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Watchdog won't let Koslov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watchdog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Koslov is trying to stand. Watchdog landing strikes from the mount. Watchdog connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watchdog working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Watchdog dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Watchdog fails with a takedown attempt. Koslov tries to clinch up but Watchdog circles away and keeps his distance. Koslov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. No luck for Watchdog with that takedown attempt. Koslov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Left hook, right uppercut from Koslov. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Koslov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watchdog momentarily.
Koslov tries to clinch but Watchdog moves out of range. Koslov moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Koslov. A right hand to the body from Koslov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watchdog tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Watchdog. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Watchdog's head. Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Watchdog's head. Watchdog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koslov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koslov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koslov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watchdog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koslov circles away. Alexander Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koslov is looking to clinch. Koslov lands with a nice combination. Watchdog backs away looking to recover. Koslov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Koslov moves into the clinch. Watchdog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koslov scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Watchdog is trying to break the clinch but Koslov has him pressed against the cage. Koslov lands a nice shot to the body. Koslov scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov. Koslov lands with a right to the head. Koslov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Koslov scores with a nice hook to the head. Watchdog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koslov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koslov lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Koslov as the two fighters clinch.
Koslov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watchdog backwards. Watchdog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koslov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Koslov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watchdog backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Koslov.
Watchdog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Koslov lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslov pushes Watchdog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Koslov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watchdog backwards. Koslov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Koslov lands a nice uppercut. Koslov lands a nice uppercut. Koslov lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Watchdog. Koslov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watchdog or not. Koslov scores with a shoulder strike. Watchdog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koslov pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short right from Koslov. Watchdog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koslov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koslov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watchdogs head. Koslov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Koslov lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov.
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. Watchdog wants a takedown.
Watchdog tries for a takedown but Koslov manages to get underhooks.
Watchdog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Koslov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watchdog. A short right from Koslov on the inside. Koslov gets through Watchdog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Koslov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Koslov gets through Watchdog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Koslov lands a nice uppercut. Koslov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koslov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watchdog backwards. Koslov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watchdog backwards. Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Watchdog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koslov prevents it.
Koslov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Koslov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alexander Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glenn Watchdog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Koslov pushes Watchdog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Watchdog 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 28:26 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Watchdog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squetsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Manbearpig (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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squetsie Doubleday! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Manbearpig! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manbearpig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubleday looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Doubleday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manbearpig has hold of one of Doubleday's legs. Doubleday is fighting the takedown attempt but Manbearpig gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Doubleday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manbearpig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Doubleday has his foot on Manbearpig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manbearpig works his way back into a safe position though. Manbearpig gets to his feet - Doubleday follows without any prompting. Manbearpig stuffs the takedown. Doubleday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doubleday slips a jab and a cross from Manbearpig.
Squetsie Doubleday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manbearpig has managed to clinch.
Doubleday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Manbearpig misses with a short punch on the inside. Manbearpig blocks the elbow strike.
Manbearpig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Doubleday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manbearpig has him pressed against the cage. Manbearpig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manbearpig is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doubleday is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manbearpig to the mat. Manbearpig regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Manbearpig controls Doubleday momentarily but Doubleday frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubleday trying to control but Manbearpig is working from the bottom. Manbearpig is trying to control the position but Doubleday postures up. Manbearpig looking for a sweep. Not yet Manbearpig, not yet. Manbearpig keeping moving, preventing Doubleday from controlling successfully. Doubleday stops Manbearpig from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Manbearpig clinches up against the cage. Manbearpig wants to break free but Doubleday has control.
Manbearpig can't break the clinch.
Doubleday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doubleday breaks from the clinch.
Doubleday tries to keep at a distance but Manbearpig has taken the fight into the clinch. Doubleday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Doubleday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squetsie Doubleday. That's going to take a lot out of him. Doubleday lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Manbearpig. Manbearpig working away. Doubleday tries to escape but Manbearpig is in control. Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig postures up. Doubleday is looking for a sweep. Manbearpig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manbearpig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Manbearpig looks gassed! Doubleday sneaks out the side door and pushes Manbearpig away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Manbearpig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Manbearpig has clasped his hands together around Doubleday's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Doubleday is trying to control Manbearpig's posture but Manbearpig avoids it. Doubleday is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manbearpig is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manbearpig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doubleday has escaped the position, nice work there. Doubleday throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Doubleday tries to improve position but can't. Manbearpig is trying to get an arm triangle but Doubleday is defending well. Doubleday is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manbearpig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Doubleday striking from half guard on the bottom. Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.
Doubleday tries to get to full guard but Manbearpig has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig is keeping busy.
Doubleday gets back to full guard.
Manbearpig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manbearpig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Manbearpig looking to pass the guard. Manbearpig drops back looking for a leg! Doubleday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doubleday manages to kick Manbearpig off! Manbearpig jumps back into Doubleday's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Doubleday connects with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doubleday tries to clinch but Manbearpig moves away and Manbearpig moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Manbearpig will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doubleday tries for a takedown but Manbearpig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Doubleday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manbearpig paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manbearpig clinches up against the cage. Doubleday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manbearpig tries for a takedown but Doubleday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Squetsie Doubleday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Doubleday wants to clinch and Manbearpig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manbearpig. Manbearpig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Manbearpig has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doubleday is proving hard to escape from. Doubleday striking off his back, scoring a few points. Doubleday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manbearpig's guard. Doubleday postures up.
Doubleday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Manbearpig is breathing heavily. Doubleday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Doubleday postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubleday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Doubleday preventing the sweep. Doubleday postures up.
Manbearpig keeping moving, preventing Doubleday from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Doubleday clinches but Manbearpig breaks the clinch and Manbearpig counters with a shoot takedown. Doubleday fights it but they end up in guard. Doubleday throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Doubleday keeping moving, preventing Manbearpig from controlling successfully. Doubleday throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Manbearpig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doubleday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! John Manbearpig has got the better of the ground game so far. Doubleday is pushing down on Manbearpig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manbearpig is fighting to maintain full guard but Doubleday has managed to sneak the leg through. Doubleday stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Manbearpig to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doubleday tries to clinch but Manbearpig is having none of it. Doubleday throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manbearpig.
It looks like John Manbearpig has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doubleday closes the distance looking to clinch and Manbearpig counters with a nice double leg into guard. Doubleday doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doubleday is looking to sweep but instead, Manbearpig has passed into half guard.
Doubleday is trying to control but can't.
Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.
Manbearpig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doubleday! Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig is having none of it. Manbearpig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doubleday avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manbearpig.
Doubleday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manbearpig breaks from Doubleday's wrist control and lands an elbow. Doubleday is trying to escape the mount.
Manbearpig trying to control but he's not successful this time. Doubleday bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Doubleday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Doubleday landing some decent shots from guard. Manbearpig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Doubleday stops Manbearpig from standing up. Doubleday wants to control from the top but Manbearpig keeps moving. Doubleday scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Doubleday stands and steps away. Manbearpig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Doubleday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Doubleday tries to clinch but Manbearpig moves out of range. Doubleday moves into the clinch successfully.
Doubleday misses with a knee strike.
Doubleday crunches a lovely knee into Manbearpig's ribcage. Manbearpig wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Manbearpig has had enough of the clinch but Doubleday keeps him there for the moment. Manbearpig avoids the elbow strike from Doubleday, against the cage.
Doubleday pulls guard effortlessly. Doubleday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manbearpig! Manbearpig wants to control but Doubleday is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Squetsie Doubleday will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Manbearpig's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubleday. Doubleday forces Manbearpig back against the cage and clinches. Manbearpig jumps guard but Doubleday stands there with Manbearpig around his waist. Manbearpig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doubleday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doubleday pulls Manbearpig into guard.
Doubleday can't keep his opponent in guard - Manbearpig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Doubleday misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Manbearpig wants to take a breather but Doubleday is having none of it. Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig is keeping busy.
Manbearpig is controlling the pace.
Manbearpig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doubleday is trying to stand back up but Manbearpig is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round. Doubleday tries to get to full guard but Manbearpig has control of the leg. Doubleday wants to control but Manbearpig is keeping busy.
Doubleday controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Doubleday closes the distance but Manbearpig moves to the side and Manbearpig counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Doubleday is trying to maintain the position but Manbearpig is very close to passing his half guard. Doubleday moves into full guard.
Doubleday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manbearpig is one step ahead there. Manbearpig controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manbearpig wants to control from the top but Doubleday keeps moving. Doubleday has his feet on Manbearpig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Manbearpig instigates a clinch. Manbearpig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doubleday just stands there and leans against the cage. Squetsie Doubleday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Manbearpig. Doubleday jumps into guard, dragging Manbearpig to the mat.
Manbearpig throws a big right hand that misses. Manbearpig won't allow Doubleday to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manbearpig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Manbearpig is fighting to break Doubleday's control of his arms but Doubleday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Doubleday manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manbearpig is in a horrible position here. Doubleday smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manbearpig can't escape the position.
Doubleday trying to control but Manbearpig is having none of it. Doubleday prevents Manbearpig from getting the reversal. Manbearpig tries to hold on but Doubleday postures up. Doubleday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manbearpig looks a forlorn figure.
Doubleday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manbearpig?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manbearpig is squirming around, avoiding Doubleday's attempts to control the action. Doubleday has control of Manbearpig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manbearpig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manbearpig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manbearpig takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Doubleday landing strikes from the mount and Manbearpig is in trouble! Doubleday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manbearpig is looking to escape. Doubleday landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Squetsie Doubleday showed his dominance in that final round. I think Doubleday 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Squetsie Doubleday!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly McGrady! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGrady wants to hold on but Foster pushes him away. Foster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Foster wants to stand but McGrady is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
You get the feeling that McGrady really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Foster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGrady squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGrady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground. Foster looking to finish McGrady with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGrady! McGrady 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. Foster is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
Foster 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGrady kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet. McGrady stalks Foster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foster's face. Foster staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like AJ Foster has been cut. Foster looks gassed! Foster avoids the head kick by McGrady.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from McGrady.
Foster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good shot there by McGrady. Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGrady swivels and escapes. McGrady drops Foster with a beautiful combination! Foster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGrady is looking for the KO! McGrady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGrady cracks Foster with an open hand slap.
That has opened up AJ Foster's cut even more. Foster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGrady to score with a decent uppercut.
The cut above AJ Foster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McGrady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A cross from McGrady lands.
AJ Foster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. McGrady throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease. McGrady throws a push kick but Foster slaps the foot to one side. McGrady cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Left hook, right uppercut from McGrady.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Foster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelly McGrady!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Manny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Meyers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Manny! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manny scores with a leg kick.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manny as he jumps to the side. Manny scores with a decent looking hook. Manny misses with a series of wild punches.
Meyers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Meyers duly obliges. Manny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Meyers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Manny coming out on top. Manny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meyers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Meyers is breathing heavily. A head kick lands from Manny that sends Meyers to the canvas. Meyers tries to scramble back to his feet but Manny brings him back down into side control.
Meyers is rocked! Manny takes a little break here. Meyers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Oh Meyers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Meyers seems to have got his legs back now. Manny decides to stand back up. Manny drops Meyers with a beautiful combination! Meyers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manny is looking for the KO!
It looks like Michael Meyers has been cut. Manny cracks Meyers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meyers falls backwards against the cage. Manny follows up with more strikes that drop Meyers to his knees. Manny keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meyers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Manny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by Lip Gloss & Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 cm
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230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rabago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Wise! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wise drives through with a takedown into guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wise is working Rabago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wise 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. Wise tries to stand but Rabago is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rabago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rabago looking for a guillotine here but Wise defends easily.
Wise stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wise gets a takedown into half guard. Wise is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
Wise is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rabago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rabago. Rabago is breathing heavily. Wise trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom. Wise scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wise not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rabago has his foot on Wise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wise works his way back into a safe position though. Wise drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wise jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rabago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wise has passed into half guard!
Wise is trying for a kimura here. Rabago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wise wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Wise!
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