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Brawl Night #XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Diol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Larson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Diol!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diol thows a huge punch but Larson dodges it nicely.
Larson taking some punishment here, with Diol in his half guard.
Larson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diol is working for a submission of some sort.
Diol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larson defends it well.
Diol stalling away here and it's allowed Larson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diol looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Larson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diol keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Diol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diol has his foot on Larson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larson works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Larson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larson is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larson shoots and misses
and Diol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larson won't be happy with that.
Diol is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Larson seems a little lost for a moment, as Diol dominates the positioning.
Diol connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Larson some visible discomfort.
Diol trying to control the position but Larson is working away.
Diol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Larson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diol is keen to just control but Larson is a slippery customer.
Larson is looking for a sweep. Diol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diol lands a nice short elbow.
Diol is nestled in close to Larson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diol trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diol trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson taking a bit of punishment here - Diol scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diol connects with a decent elbow.
Larson is trying to get back to half guard.
Diol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diol lands a few punches from side control.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diol wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Diol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diol gets the takedown into side control.
Diol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson tries to buck Diol off but Diol is having none of it.
Larson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Larson is not content to let Diol control the position.
Diol scoring with punches from side control.
Larson is not content to let Diol control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is trying to control Diol's posture but Diol avoids it.
Diol connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Larson some visible discomfort.
Diol cracks Larson with a big elbow.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
Diol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Larson to see if he's OK.
Diol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diol lands a few punches from side control.
Diol wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson tries to lock up and control but Diol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diol controlling the position easily from mount.
Larson working to try and regain half guard.
Larson is working hard here to advance position.
Diol tries to control but Larson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diol cracks Larson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diol trying to control but Larson is having none of it.
Diol dominating with strikes here.
Diol controlling the pace for now.
Diol prevents Larson from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Diol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diol's guard.
Larson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larson's back!
Diol is persistently looking for the submission but Larson is defending it well.
Larson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diol landing strikes from the mount and Larson is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson tries to improve his position but instead Diol has taken his back!
Diol cracks Larson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Larson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Larson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diol's guard. Nice work there by Larson.
Diol 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.
Diol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Diol keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Diol had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Larson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diol Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Larson's back instead.
Larson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Larson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diol looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diol patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diol not allowing Larson to control his hands.
Diol is riding his opponent, not letting Larson buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diol tries to keep control of the position but Larson is staying busy.
Larson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diol's guard. Nice work there by Larson.
Diol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diol wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson missing with punches from the bottom.
Larson is trying to control but can't.
Diol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diol is nestled in close to Larson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larson tries to roll over but Diol keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Diol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Diol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Oswald has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Oswald seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald blocks a head kick by McManus.
Crunch! Oswald slams his shin into McManus's torso.
Oswald tries to clinch but McManus is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Oswald as he connects with a hook.
Oswald misses with the combination.
Oswald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oswald is looking to clinch but McManus is avoiding it.
Oswald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswald misses with a two punch combination.
McManus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswald misses with a wild combination.
Oswald moves into range and clinches up with McManus.
Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus blocks a head kick by Oswald.
Oswald drives through and clinches with McManus against the cage.
McManus tries to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling the position.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
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.
Oswald throws a nice head kick!
Oswald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McManus checks a leg kick.
Oswald tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Oswald closes the distance and clinches.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Oswald.
Mark Oswald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McManus.
Oswald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus throws a leg kick but Oswald checks it.
McManus shoots in looking for a takedown. Oswald tries to sprawl out of it but McManus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oswald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McManus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oswald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oswald lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oswald darts in trying to clinch
and McManus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oswald won't be happy with that.
McManus looks gassed!
McManus stands up and beckons Oswald to his feet.
Oswald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McManus throws a hook but Oswald avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Oswald.
Oswald swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oswald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McManus.
McManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
McManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Oswald misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
McManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Oswald gets an underhook and turns McManus into the cage.
Oswald prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McManus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McManus is breathing heavily.
Oswald connects with a right hand. McManus shakes it off.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McManus backs up against the cage.
Oswald tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Oswald looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McManus shoots for a double leg takedown but Oswald sprawls well. He's pushed McManus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oswald tries to clinch up.
McManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oswald smiles and moves away.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McManus.
Oswald tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark Oswald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oswald throws a right hand that McManus ducks under and follows up with a left that McManus also avoids with ease.
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.
Oswald scores with a three punch combo!
Oswald misses with a head kick.
A combination from Oswald does no damage.
Oswald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
Oswald blocks a head kick by McManus.
Oswald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Oswald as McManus shoots in.
Oswald moves in looking to clinch but McManus pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald 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!
A punch combination from Oswald misses.
McManus closes the distance and clinches up with Oswald, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes Oswald against the cage but Oswald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oswald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oswald misses with a body kick.
Oswald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McManus. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Oswald gets a clinch.
McManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oswald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oswald gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oswald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McManus.
McManus tries to pull guard but Oswald holds him up against the cage and eventually McManus drops back down to his feet.
Oswald stops a takedown attempt from McManus.
Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald misses with a wild combination.
Oswald looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oswald forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
McManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
Oswald tries to clinch
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McManus tries to clinch
and Oswald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oswald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald swinging wilding here.
Oswald takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Oswald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McManus misses with a takedown
and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch.
Oswald prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Oswald leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oswald lands a nice uppercut.
McManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oswald.
Oswald lands an uppercut.
Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oswald has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oswald.
McManus is trying to drag Oswald to the mat but Oswald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Oswald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oswald, 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 Tiny Johnson 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... Mark Oswald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyjoto Maskida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maskida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Don't Fall. Lyjoto Maskida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyjoto Maskida!
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 Pac!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pac swinging wilding here.
Manny Pac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskida looks to throw the jab but Pac is out of range.
Maskida fails with the takedown.
Pac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pac tries to bum rush Maskida with a series of wild strikes but Maskida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pac misses with a few strikes there.
Pac misses with the combination.
Maskida misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maskida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maskida misses with a hook. Pac ducked under it nicely.
Pac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pac looks gassed!
Pac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maskida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskida throws a series of punches but Pac avoids them all with ease.
Maskida throws a hook but Pac blocks it.
Maskida throws a hook but Pac blocks it.
Maskida scores with the left hand. Pac knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Manny Pac has been cut.
Maskida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maskida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Pac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maskida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pac but Pac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maskida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyjoto Maskida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maskida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maskida throws a big shot that misses.
Pac drops his hands momentarily and Maskida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pac is rocked!
Pac defending well as Maskida loads up on a big left hand.
Maskida lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pac - he's out on his feet here! Maskida follows up with another monster hook that separates Pac from consciousness! Pac falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Maskida stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyjoto Maskida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and phil darling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moyses Flamengo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moyses Flamengo!
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, phil darling!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamengo shoots in for a double leg but darling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from darling.
darling rushes Flamengo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flamengo is trying to drag darling to the mat but darling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
darling breaks from the clinch.
darling is looking to clinch but Flamengo is avoiding it.
darling doesn't manage to clinch there - Flamengo circles away.
darling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Flamengo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moyses Flamengo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
darling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flamengo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
darling throws the kick towards the body but Flamengo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo moves out of range as darling throws a body kick.
darling throws a right hand that Flamengo ducks under and follows up with a left that Flamengo also avoids with ease.
A big right from darling misses.
Flamengo looks for a takedown but darling sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flamengo.
darling wants to clinch up but Flamengo keeps it at a distance.
Flamengo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and darling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
darling tries to clinch but Flamengo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
darling gets a takedown into half guard.
Flamengo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
darling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
darling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flamengo defending well though.
Flamengo trying to control here.
Flamengo manages to get to full guard.
darling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flamengo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
darling looks gassed!
Flamengo is looking for a triangle but darling pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo wants to sweep here but darling controlling him for the moment.
darling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as darling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flamengo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! darling rolls with it to try and escape but Flamengo cranks on the arm and darling is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moyses Flamengo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac McCracken (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 heavyweight 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, Troy Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - McCracken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troy Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
McCracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from McCracken. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but McCracken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - McCracken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCracken circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken lands a jab.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCracken scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Troy Tyson has been cut.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCracken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCracken connects with a nice cross there... Tyson is looking wobbly and McCracken recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tyson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McCracken jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zac McCracken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rocky balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bice Claypool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claypool is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera - Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rocky balboa!
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, Bice Claypool!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool scores with a one two! balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like rocky balboa has been cut.
Claypool throws a sloppy head kick and balboa moves out of range easily.
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claypool forces balboa back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, balboa throws an elbow but misses.
Claypool drops to a knee looking for a takedown but balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool tries to clinch but balboa moves out of range.
Claypool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bice Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Claypool finds it's way through balboa's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Claypool.
Claypool closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
balboa is looking to reverse the position.
balboa tries to escape but Claypool is in control.
Claypool lands an elbow.
balboa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
balboa bucks up and tries to throw Claypool off but instead Claypool has got his back!
Claypool has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
balboa 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 Claypool gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
balboa trying to control the action but Claypool just sinks the hooks in.
balboa is covering up but some of the strikes from Claypool are getting through and doing damage.
balboa is trying to get back to his feet but Claypool has full control of the position and if anything, balboa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
balboa is breathing heavily.
balboa prevents Claypool from getting a body triangle.
balboa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Claypool lands strikes to the head.
Will Claypool go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Claypool is not going to allow balboa to sit and survive in this position.
balboa is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claypool landing with strikes.
balboa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Claypool keeps control of the position as balboa tries to break free.
Claypool looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! balboa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bice Claypool!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jone Jens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles DAvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. DAvis has chosen Miles DAvis - someday my prince will come as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jone Jens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles DAvis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DAvis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jens pushes DAvis off looking to stand but DAvis dives back in and keeps control.
DAvis trying to control from half guard but Jens is working away.
Jens wants to get back to his feet.
Jens actively working from the bottom here.
DAvis thows a huge punch but Jens dodges it nicely.
DAvis prevents Jens from standing back up.
DAvis trying to control from half guard but Jens is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DAvis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DAvis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DAvis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
DAvis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jens wants to control but DAvis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis is working for a kimura but Jens is defending it quite comfortably.
DAvis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jens's head.
DAvis stops Jens from getting back to his feet.
Jens is breathing heavily.
DAvis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jens keeps working.
DAvis is trying for a kimura here. Jens looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DAvis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles DAvis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Pallanck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zork comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Zork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Pallanck!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zork has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pallanck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zork prevents it.
Pallanck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zork manages to pull guard.
Zork managing to control the position.
Zork looking for a sweep. Not yet Zork, not yet.
Pallanck trying to control the position from guard on top but Zork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zork manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zork feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pallanck working a defensive guard here.
Zork wants to control from the top but Pallanck keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallanck is keeping the position for now.
Zork controlling from the top position.
Zork trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallanck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallanck is keeping the position for now.
Pallanck looking to control but Zork passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallanck looks gassed!
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.
Zork is trying to control. Pallanck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pallanck has hold of Zork's hands but Zork slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zork is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallanck is just riding it out for now. Zork eventually gives up the hold.
Zork is looking to take a break and control but Pallanck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zork stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pallanck to get to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zork shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zork showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zork controlling the action here.
Zork prevents Pallanck from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zork lands a nice short elbow.
Zork takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Zork escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zork scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pallanck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zork lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zork stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zork changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pallanck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zork in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sal Zork just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zork lands a nice looking body kick.
Zork shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pallanck's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zork stands up and waves to Pallanck to follow him.
Zork shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pallanck's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zork decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zork pushes Pallanck up against the cage in a clinch.
Zork breaks the clinch.
Colton Pallanck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallanck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork has closed the distance and engaged Pallanck in a clinch.
Zork lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zork softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zork manages to pull guard.
Zork has control of Pallanck's left arm, preventing Pallanck from doing any damage.
Pallanck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zork wants to sweep but no luck.
Zork working a defensive guard here.
Zork controlling Pallanck's posture.
Zork has his feet on Pallanck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallanck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zork shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pallanck's guard.
Zork showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zork with a nice head shot there.
Pallanck is looking to sweep but instead, Zork has passed into half guard.
Zork slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork decides to return to a standing position.
Zork changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pallanck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zork decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pallanck to his feet.
Zork moves into the clinch.
Pallanck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zork pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zork gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zork manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Zork. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork looks to land a combination but Pallanck avoids it well.
Zork pushes Pallanck up against the cage in a clinch.
Zork turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zork manages to end up in side control.
Zork working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zork has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pallanck!
Zork looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zork working Pallanck over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zork has closed the distance and engaged Pallanck in a clinch.
Pallanck is trying to break the clinch but Zork has him pressed against the cage.
Zork ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zork no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zork pushes Pallanck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zork scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zork seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pallanck is in trouble now - Zork has advanced to mount!
Zork lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pallanck hang on?
Pallanck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zork takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork breaks from Pallanck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zork with the ground and pound from mount.
Sal Zork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zork postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pallanck looks a forlorn figure.
Zork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork is going olschool here, as he tries to force Pallanck to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pallanck shrugs it off.
Zork unloading with bombs!
Zork landing shots from mount.
Zork wants to control the pace but Pallanck is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Pallanck that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zork landing strikes from the mount.
Zork looking for a guillotine from mount but Pallanck is having none of it.
Zork content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork looking to finish Pallanck with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pallanck!
Pallanck is squirming around, avoiding Zork's attempts to control the action.
Zork with good strikes from the mount here!
Zork tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zork has hold of Pallanck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pallanck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Zork looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zork working for a guillotine from mount but Pallanck is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Zork.
Zork has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zork takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zork has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Zork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zork 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Zork!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Roscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and iwanna box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roscoe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Forgot About Dre. iwanna box has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Roscoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, iwanna box!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscoe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like iwanna box has been cut.
box misses with a hook.
box throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roscoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roscoe.
Roscoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
box is working an open guard so Roscoe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
box throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roscoe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for box!
A nice elbow there by Roscoe.
box is trying to stand up.
Roscoe raining down shots from the mount!
Roscoe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roscoe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. box looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
box wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roscoe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can box hang on?
The referee warns box that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roscoe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
box trying desperately to get to his feet.
box looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe raining down shots from the mount!
Roscoe won't let box get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Roscoe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
box taking shots to the head.
Roscoe controlling his opponent.
Roscoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roscoe with shots to the head and body - box looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roscoe landing strikes from the mount.
Roscoe with good strikes from the mount here!
Roscoe raining down shots from the mount!
Roscoe with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Roscoe.
Roscoe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roscoe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Roscoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that box really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roscoe breaks from box's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Roscoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roscoe punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns box that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roscoe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roscoe wants to control the pace but box is squirming around nicely.
Roscoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roscoe lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roscoe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roscoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roscoe breaks from box's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roscoe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roscoe lands a heavy elbow.
Roscoe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
box wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roscoe with a couple of short strikes.
Roscoe controlling from mount.
BOOM! Roscoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
box is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roscoe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe tries to control but box wriggling away.
box is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Roscoe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. box can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roscoe working box over with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roscoe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roscoe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roscoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roscoe dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that box really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roscoe lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
box wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roscoe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roscoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roscoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on iwanna box's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roscoe wants to break free but box has control.
box has had enough of the clinch but Roscoe keeps him there for the moment.
Roscoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roscoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on box. That did some damage!
Roscoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roscoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roscoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that box can do to turn this around?
Roscoe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roscoe controlling the action here.
Roscoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
box is breathing heavily.
box is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe is looking for a kimura here.
Roscoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks box with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roscoe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
An inside leg kick lands from Roscoe.
Roscoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roscoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
box is bucking up trying to escape but Roscoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roscoe controlling the position easily from mount.
Roscoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe lands a heavy elbow.
Roscoe wants to control the pace but box is squirming around nicely.
box'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.
Roscoe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roscoe scoring with strikes but box is staying in there.
Roscoe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roscoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
box is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Roscoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roscoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roscoe lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns box that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roscoe scoring with strikes but box is staying in there.
Roscoe breaks from box's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Damien Roscoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You get the feeling that box really doesn't like being in this position too much.
box is bucking up trying to escape but Roscoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roscoe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. box looks a forlorn figure.
box is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Roscoe controlling from mount.
box taking shots to the head.
box'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.
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.
Roscoe trying to control but box is having none of it.
box trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roscoe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
box wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
box taking shots to the head.
Roscoe working for a guillotine from mount but box is in no mood to give up.
Roscoe content just to control the position here.
box is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roscoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on iwanna box's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Roscoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
box misses with a combination
letting Roscoe counter with a right hand.
Roscoe throws a front kick that sends box stumbling back into the cage.
box misses with a double jab
and Roscoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roscoe is standing up over box. box looks to escape but Roscoe dives into side control.
Roscoe working the ground and pound.
Roscoe lands a decent elbow from side control.
box takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roscoe working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
box takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roscoe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roscoe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Damien Roscoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roscoe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roscoe lands in his opponent's guard.
Roscoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roscoe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roscoe moves in looking to clinch but box pushes him off.
Roscoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
box is trying to stand up here but Roscoe is controlling him well.
iwanna box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe content to control rather than advance.
Roscoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
box is trying to stand.
Roscoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roscoe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roscoe prevents box from standing back up.
Roscoe uses his free foot to push down on box's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for box.
box is trying to stand up.
Roscoe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of box's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that box really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roscoe is landing with some decent strikes but box is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
box is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
box is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
box swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
The referee warns box that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roscoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roscoe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
box throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roscoe. What's that going to do exactly?
box throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roscoe. What's that going to do exactly?
box wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
box in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roscoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roscoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. box can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roscoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
box flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Damien Roscoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roscoe working for a guillotine from mount but box is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Roscoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roscoe 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Roscoe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PJ Biro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Roe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Biro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Roe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roe tries to avoid it but Biro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roe to the ground. Roe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roe lands an elbow.
Biro wants to control but Roe postures up.
Roe trying to control the position but Biro is working away.
Roe wants to control for a moment but Biro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Roe manages to get to full guard.
Biro postures up.
Roe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roe is looking to regain half guard here but Biro keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Biro tries for a kimura but Roe is defending well.
Roe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roe is looking to reverse the position.
Biro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roe wants to control but Biro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Biro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biro.
Roe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biro's guard.
Roe wants to control from the top but Biro keeps moving.
Biro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roe works over Biro with some ground and pound from guard.
Biro trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe wants to pass the guard but Biro is keeping the position.
Biro controls Roe momentarily but Roe frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biro keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.
Roe wants to pass the guard but Biro is keeping the position.
Biro wants to sweep here but Roe controlling him for the moment.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Roe misses.
Biro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roe counters with a single leg into guard. Biro didn't expect that.
Biro is trying to control the position but Roe postures up.
Roe throwing strikes but missing.
Roe landing some decent shots from guard.
Roe won't allow Biro to sweep him here.
Roe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biro to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Roe 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.
Roe misses with a looping right.
Biro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roe sprawls well initially but Biro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Biro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Biro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Roe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Biro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). PJ Biro!
PJ Biro retains his lightweight title!
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